Markets in Mallorca

No visit to Mallorca would be complete without a visit to one of the many markets. There are great sources of local produce, fruit, vegetables, cheese and meat. Clothes and good quality gifts can also be found. The markets are very much used by the locals and must not be confused with the poor quality tourist markets in other countries. Markets start early in Mallorca and most are finished by lunchtime.

Markets on Monday: Calvià, Manacor

Markets on Tuesday: Alcúdia, Arenal, Artà, Campanet, Can Picafort, Santa Margalida

Markets on Wednesday: Andratx, Capdapera, Colónia de Sant Jordi, Llucmajor, Lluc, Petra, Port de Pollensa, Santanyi

Markets on Thursday: Campos, Inca, Lluc, Ses Salines, Sant Joan

Markets on Friday: Can Picafort, Inca, Llucmajor, Lluc, Maria de la Salut, Marratxi

Markets on Saturday: Campos, Cala Ratjada, Santa Margalida, Santanyi, Sóller

Markets on Sunday: Alcúdia, Felanitx, Inca, Llucmajor, Lluc, Muro, Sa Pobla, Pollensa, Porto Cristo, Valldemossa

Getting Around

Cala dOr is very similar to the rest of mallorca in the fact that it is easy to get around, and you have a number of choices.

The best option is to hire a car as this gives you the most freedom to explore the surrounding area and also the rest of the island. Cala dOr is around a 45 minute drive from Palma, the north of the island can be reached in just over an hour. If you choose to explore the island and head north you will drive right across the interior and will see the real Mallorca with its farming. Places certainly worth visiting are Pollensa, Formentor, Valldemossa, Soller, Cala Mondrago, Es Trenc.

If you choose not to hire a car, taxis are readily available in Cala dOr and are of a good standard and reliable. They are able to be booked by phone, and have a number of Taxi Ranks across the resort,with the main one being at the bottom of the pedestrian area in Cala dOr center. As a guide taxis from the airport to Cala dOr will cost around 75 euro.

Cala dOr also has the train which travels around the resort on a fixed route, this can be a good way to see the resort, it is cheap, but is a little slow.

HIRE CARS 2009 it must be mentioned that hire cars are in very short supply this year, so it is vital to book as soon as you know your travel dates, or you seriously risk being disappointed.