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Mallorca Island News Sun, Sea and…Shopping!
Mallorca Island News Sun, Sea and…Shopping! Sun, Sea and…Shopping!
Palma’s history and traditional pleasures have enticed people to the city for centuries, but these days many visitors also come to discover one of its modern delights – shopping! Mallorca’s capital offers a wide and eclectic shopping experience; from exclusive designer boutiques to unique local craft shops and bustling markets. Such is its appeal, some have dubbed Palma ‘the mini Barcelona’, and this relative compactness is a boon for the shopper, as the main retail areas are all very close to each other.
If you are in the mood to splash out, the most exclusive shopping
district in Palma is the area around Avenida Jaume III, where elegant
avenues host some of the top international designer brands, as well as
the more select Spanish labels. Luckily, the area also boasts plenty
of stylish cafes, where you and your credit cards can pause and relax
during a busy day’s shopping.
If you are searching for something truly unique, visit the historic quarter of Palma. Tucked away in the maze of narrow streets that spread out behind the Cathedral, you will discover some charming traditional shops selling everything from locally-crafted footwear to delicious, traditionally-made ice cream.
Lying centrally between the main shopping areas is Placa Major which, three days a week, plays host to the lively ‘Mercat Artesanal’, or craft market. Here, the appealing stalls sell all manner of wares and attract a large, good natured crowd. With street entertainers and open-air cafes to add to its appeal, the market is a great place to spend a morning; strolling, browsing and absorbing the atmosphere.
For gastronomes, or anyone wanting a true taste of Mallorca, the delightful Mercat de l’Olivar is well worth a visit. Set in a picturesque area of town, the market is very popular with Palma’s residents and is choc-full of local produce and authentic Mallorcan specialities.
No visit to this area of town would be complete without a walk down ‘La Rambla’, Palma’s ‘lane of the flower-sellers’. As well as being a great photo-opportunity, the glorious scent from the thousands of brightly-coloured blooms that line the way should stay with you all holiday long.
If you are searching for something truly unique, visit the historic quarter of Palma. Tucked away in the maze of narrow streets that spread out behind the Cathedral, you will discover some charming traditional shops selling everything from locally-crafted footwear to delicious, traditionally-made ice cream.
Lying centrally between the main shopping areas is Placa Major which, three days a week, plays host to the lively ‘Mercat Artesanal’, or craft market. Here, the appealing stalls sell all manner of wares and attract a large, good natured crowd. With street entertainers and open-air cafes to add to its appeal, the market is a great place to spend a morning; strolling, browsing and absorbing the atmosphere.
For gastronomes, or anyone wanting a true taste of Mallorca, the delightful Mercat de l’Olivar is well worth a visit. Set in a picturesque area of town, the market is very popular with Palma’s residents and is choc-full of local produce and authentic Mallorcan specialities.
No visit to this area of town would be complete without a walk down ‘La Rambla’, Palma’s ‘lane of the flower-sellers’. As well as being a great photo-opportunity, the glorious scent from the thousands of brightly-coloured blooms that line the way should stay with you all holiday long.
