About
The Mercado de Santa Catalina is a bustling local market in Palma, on the island of Mallorca in Spain. It is the kind of place where the day's shopping is still done in person, and where visitors can get a close look at the island's everyday food culture.
What you will find
- Fresh seafood from the stalls, a good starting point for anyone interested in what the island eats.
- Traditional sobrasada, the soft, spreadable cured sausage associated with Mallorca.
- Local wines, which give a sense of the island beyond its beaches.
- Artisanal crafts, a pleasant addition to a browse between food stalls.
Why visit
The market suits a visitor who likes to wander and look rather than follow a fixed plan. Moving between the produce, the seafood and the crafts gives an authentic taste of Mallorcan life, and it is an easy way to bring home something local. Because it is a working market, the mood is lively and practical rather than staged for tourists.
Tip: the market works well as a stop within a walk around Palma's old town, where you can combine a food-focused visit with the city's streets and architecture.
