Shopping in Northern Mallorca: Top Spots

Shopping in Northern Mallorca: Where to Go

Northern Mallorca is known for its beaches, but it is also a pleasant place to shop at a relaxed pace. The towns and ports of Pollença, Puerto Pollença, Alcúdia, Puerto de Alcúdia and Playa de Muro combine independent boutiques, craft and souvenir shops, weekly markets and, a short drive away, some of the island’s best wineries. This guide shows you what to look for in each place, so you can plan your shopping around your stay.

Pollença: boutiques, crafts and the Sunday market

Pollença is a town full of character, where tradition and modern life sit side by side. Its narrow streets are lined with small fashion boutiques, shoe shops, jewellers and artisan stores, and the pace is relaxed enough to wander without a plan. Linen and cotton clothing, leather sandals and espadrilles, ceramics and locally made gifts are all easy to find.

The area around the Calvari steps, the long stairway leading up to a small chapel, is a good place to look for souvenirs, hand-crafted ceramics and textiles. Pollença has also long attracted painters, so you will find galleries and studios where local and visiting artists show their work.

The weekly market takes place on Sunday mornings and is the best time to see the town at its liveliest, with fresh produce, plants, clothing and handicrafts around the main square.

Puerto Pollença: beachwear and nautical gifts by the sea

Puerto Pollença is known for its relaxed atmosphere and its seafront promenade, which makes shopping part of the pleasure of a walk by the bay. Look for beachwear, swimsuits, hats and sunglasses, as well as casual fashion and nautical-themed gifts that remind you of your time by the port. Traditional espadrilles are a comfortable, typically Mallorcan choice for the island’s warm climate.

The market in Puerto Pollença is held on Wednesdays.

Alcúdia: a walled old town and two weekly markets

Alcúdia, with its medieval walls, is one of the most charming towns on the island, and shopping here is a mix of sightseeing and discovery. The old town has fashion boutiques, craft shops and stores selling local ceramics, textiles and decorative objects.

The markets are the highlight. Alcúdia holds a market on Tuesdays and Sundays, with fresh local produce, handicrafts and souvenirs, an easy way to take home something authentic.

Puerto de Alcúdia and Playa de Muro: holiday fashion and beach days

Puerto de Alcúdia blends tradition and modernity, and its shops reflect it: casual and beach fashion, swimwear, light dresses, sandals, souvenirs and jewellery inspired by the sea. It also has a market on Fridays.

Playa de Muro is famous for its long white beaches and clear water. Shops here are geared to beach life, with swimwear, pareos, hats and summer footwear, along with small gift and souvenir shops.

Wine shopping in Mallorca

If you enjoy wine, the island has several wine shops and wineries worth a visit. Mallorcan wines are well worth tasting, and many shops in the north also stock a selection from other Spanish regions.

• Binissalem: the best-known wine area on the island. Bodega José L. Ferrer is one of the oldest wineries in Mallorca and offers visits, tastings and sales. Bodega Tianna Negre is another good choice in the same area.
• Santa Maria del Camí: home to Bodegas Macià Batle, which offers winery visits and a shop.
• Felanitx: here you will find Bodega Ànima Negra, a winery known for wines made from native grape varieties, with tastings and direct sales.

Opening hours, visits and tastings often require a reservation, so check with each winery before you go.

Practical tips for shopping in the north

• Market days can change, so confirm the current schedule with the local town hall before you go.
• Many small shops close for a few hours in the afternoon, so plan your shopping for the morning or the early evening.
• A car makes it easy to combine several towns in one day, especially if you also plan to visit wineries.
• Bring a reusable bag for market produce and ceramics.

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