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Mercat de Sineu

Mercat de Sineu runs Wednesday in Sineu.

In the middle of the island, Sineu holds Mallorca's most traditional weekly market every Wednesday, one that still trades farm animals alongside produce and craft. Its market privilege, the 'Mercadal', was granted by King Jaume II in 1306 and reconfirmed in 1366.

A charcuterie stall with hanging hams at the Sineu Wednesday market
King Otto · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia

Mercat de Sineu Market Days & Opening Hours

Market day
Wednesday. Wednesday mornings across the old town
Hours
Wednesday 8:00–14:00.
Where
Plaça d'Es Fossar, 07510 Sineu · Google Maps →
From Palma
About 32.2 km from Palma Cathedral, straight-line.
What's sold
Fruit and vegetables, local produce and seasonal goods, plus the livestock the market is known for, alongside tools, clothing and household stalls.
History
Market privilege ('Mercadal') granted by King Jaume II of Mallorca in 1306, reconfirmed in 1366 by Peter the Ceremonious.

About Mercat de Sineu

What you'll find

Sineu is the most traditional weekly market on the island and the only one that still trades farm animals, which is what people come for. The market holds a royal privilege, the Mercadal, granted by King Jaume II in 1306 and reconfirmed in 1366 by Peter the Ceremonious, and it has run on Wednesdays ever since. The stalls cover fruit and vegetables, local produce and seasonal goods, alongside tools, clothing and household items, so it reads as a working country market rather than a visitor attraction. Sineu sits in the middle of the island in the Pla, which is also the heart of the Mallorcan celler tradition.

When to go

Wednesday, 8:00 to 14:00, per the market's own site. It centres on Plaça d'Es Fossar and runs through the old town. Since it's a six-hour market that starts early, the first half of the morning is when the livestock section is at its most active.

Eating around the market

Sineu is celler country and the closest of our ranked venues proves it: Hotel i Celler Can Font sits about 166 metres from the market, in the traditional cellar-restaurant format the inland towns are known for. Restaurant Molí d'en Pau and Restaurante Es Cós are both within about 600 metres, and we rank 13 venues in and around the town.

Mercat de Sineu FAQ

What day is the Sineu market?

Wednesday, 8:00 to 14:00, in Plaça d'Es Fossar and through the old town, per the market's own site.

Does the Sineu market still sell live animals?

Yes. The market's own site confirms farm animals are still part of it, which makes Sineu unusual among Mallorca's weekly markets.

How old is the Sineu market?

Its market privilege, the Mercadal, was granted by King Jaume II of Mallorca in 1306 and reconfirmed in 1366 by Peter the Ceremonious.

Is Sineu worth visiting for the market?

It's the most traditional weekly market on the island and the livestock section is genuinely unusual. Sineu sits in the middle of the Pla, so it's a working country town rather than a coastal resort.

How far is Sineu from Palma?

About 32km straight-line from Palma Cathedral, in the centre of the island.

What should I buy at the Sineu market?

Fruit and vegetables, local produce and seasonal goods. Sineu is also the only market on the island still trading farm animals, and the town sits in the heart of celler country, so the eating around it is part of the trip.

Where should I eat near the Sineu market?

Sineu is celler country. The closest ranked venues are Hotel i Celler Can Font (166m), Restaurant Molí d'en Pau (558m), Restaurante Es Cós (630m).

How do I get to the Sineu market from Palma?

By train. Sineu has its own station on TIB line T3 (Palma to Manacor, calling at Inca, Sineu, Petra and Manacor), so you can reach the Wednesday market from Palma without a car. Check TIB for current timetables.

Where to Eat Near Mercat de Sineu

13 restaurants on Guidavera in and around Sineu, closest first.

Getting to Mercat de Sineu

By train
Sineu has its own station on TIB train line T3 (Palma to Manacor, calling at Inca, Sineu, Petra and Manacor), so the Wednesday market is reachable from Palma by train.
By bus
TIB lists local lines 432 (Sineu to Algaida), 441 (Ariany to Maria to Sineu) and 442 (Sant Joan).
Parking
We haven't found parking guidance published by the town hall for this market, so we don't describe specific car parks. The market takes over the town centre streets, so expect to park outside the centre and walk in.

Routes per TIB: train lines and stations and TIB (Transports de les Illes Balears): bus lines and timetables. Timetables change, so check before travelling.

Around Mercat de Sineu

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Sources

Last verified 2026-08-28.

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