It is a tradition that comes from northern Europe, specifically Germany, where the first of these markets apparently took place in the Saxon City of Dresden in 1434. Today they have become the essence of the Christmas spirit and atmosphere in a good part of the world and the most attractive way of buying at this time gifts for the whole family.
In Mallorca an increasing number of places add to this tradition and we can find Christmas markets of very different environments, from indigenous to the most international which reflects the confluence of cultures on the island.
In this guide we suggest you visit some of these markets and fairs where we are sure you will find those special gifts that we all seek.
Christmas and Kings Fair
Palma: Plaça Major, La Rambla, Via Roma, Plaça d'Espanya, Plaça de la Porta Pintada
From November 18, 2016 to January 8, 2017
Fira de Nadal a Lluc
Escorca: Plaça dels Pelegrins de Lluc
3 and 4 December
Nadal Fet a Mà
Sineu: Carrer Gran
10 December
From 16:00 to 23:00 h.
Mercadet de Nadal
Marratxí: Plaça Bartomeu Riera. Sa Cabana
10 December
From 10:00 to 20:00 h.
Rata Market
Palma: Carrer Gremi Picapedrers, 1
10 and 11 December
From 11:00 to 20:00 h.
Christmas Fair
Calvià: Carrer Riu Sil. Santa Ponça
11 December
From 11:00 to 18:00 h.
Display of Convent Pastry and craftwork
Palma:Center of Military History and Culture of the Balearics
From 11 to December 22
Christmas Market of Puerto Portals
Calvià
From December 16 to January 6
From Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 21:00. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 22:00. December 25 and January 1, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Mercat Nadalenc
Porreres: Plaça de la Vila
17 December
From 17:00 to 22:00 h.
Mercadet de Nadal
Alcúdia
17 December
From 17:00 to 21:00 h.
Mercat de Nadal
Manacor: Plaça del Llop. S'Illot
17 December
From 16:00 to 20:00 h.
Mercat de Nadal
Alaró
17 and 18 December
Mercat de Nadal
Algaida
17 December
Mercadet Solidari Nadalenc
Marratxí: Cal Secretari Vell. Camí de N'Olesa, 5. Sa Cabaneta
18 December
From 10:00 h.
Mercat de Nadal
Manacor
From December 20 to 24 de diciembre
From December 20 to 23: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
December 24: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
