The Balearic island of Majorca is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Its name comes from its being the larger of its neighbouring island, appropriately named Minorca. Its culture is a colourful and celebratory one, making it a really special place to spend a holiday. One such example of its vibrant culture is its markets, where you can find just about anything to buy. This article is a brief look at the markets of Majorca.
In Majorca there is not a day that goes by that you can't find a market to go to; starting at around 9 or 10am, they usually run to around 2 in the afternoon. To give an indication of the wealth of things you can buy at a Markey in Majorca, there are shoes, leather belts, bags and other clothes, ceramics including decorative pots and dishes, and much more. The best approach is to just arrive without a clear intention as to what you will buy so you can be more open to that ultimate bargain when you see it.
If you go at different times of year, you will find different locally sourced fruits and vegetables on offer at these markets. If you really are just interested in the food, then you should go in orange season, for the oranges grown on Majorca are apparently to die for. For something really traditional and local you should go to the agricultural and livestock market found in Sineu.
For the biggest markets with the most variation on offer you should head to the Thursday market in Inca, which is the biggest. The market at Santa Maria each Sunday is a good option too because it has literally everything on offer. Most items will be fixed price, but do not be afraid to haggle if you think that it is too much.
Going to a market in a foreign place is not just a nice way to spend a day, or an opportunity to pick up some nice bargains; it is also a nice gesture. It tells the locals that you are trying to fit into their everyday life, and you will learn, and experience more in this way.
In Majorca there is not a day that goes by that you can't find a market to go to; starting at around 9 or 10am, they usually run to around 2 in the afternoon. To give an indication of the wealth of things you can buy at a Markey in Majorca, there are shoes, leather belts, bags and other clothes, ceramics including decorative pots and dishes, and much more. The best approach is to just arrive without a clear intention as to what you will buy so you can be more open to that ultimate bargain when you see it.
If you go at different times of year, you will find different locally sourced fruits and vegetables on offer at these markets. If you really are just interested in the food, then you should go in orange season, for the oranges grown on Majorca are apparently to die for. For something really traditional and local you should go to the agricultural and livestock market found in Sineu.
For the biggest markets with the most variation on offer you should head to the Thursday market in Inca, which is the biggest. The market at Santa Maria each Sunday is a good option too because it has literally everything on offer. Most items will be fixed price, but do not be afraid to haggle if you think that it is too much.
Going to a market in a foreign place is not just a nice way to spend a day, or an opportunity to pick up some nice bargains; it is also a nice gesture. It tells the locals that you are trying to fit into their everyday life, and you will learn, and experience more in this way.
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