Shopping in Palma

A visit to Mallorca’s cosmopolitan capital Palma reveals why it is considered one of the jewels of the Mediterranean.

Palma offers many interesting narrow streets to wander, browse in the local shops and find some wonderful products handcrafted on the island. Here is your guide to shopping in Palma.

Borne

In the past few years Paseo del Borne has become the most important shopping street on the island, with the opening of Rialto Living, the Louis Vuitton store, Hugo Boss, Escada and Bvlgari making this the ‘designer street’ for luxury shopping. Borne is now known as the golden mile of Palma.

Uterqüe Boutique

Located in the restored Ca N’Alomar mansion in the smart Borne, this upmarket fashion brand is from the same company as Zara and offers high-quality fashion that isn’t found in many countries outside of Spain. Great if you want to find something your friends won’t have in their wardrobes! This two-storey boutique offers 300 square metres of retail space.

Zara

If you love high-street shopping, then Zara is probably on your hit-list. It is well worth checking out Zara on the Borne as it is housed in one of Palma’s most architecturally-renowned buildings which used to be Palma’s main cinema before the global fashion house moved in.

Massimo Dutti

Another Spanish high street favourite is Massimo Dutti for affordable fashion for all the family. There is a flagship store just off the Borne and it is well worth a visit. Prices are generally lower in Spain for Zara and Massimo Dutti than in Northern Europe.

More stores close to Paseo del Borne

Rialto Living lifestyle store

This is considered one of the most impressive stores in Mallorca and is the home of luxury lifestyle on the island. An interesting mix of art, fashion, interiors, books, gifts and a café/restaurant makes this a wonderful shopping experience in the city.

Casa Lima

Casa Lima is a furniture and accessories shop with a focus on high quality and handmade products. A new showroom opened in March 2018 near the Paseo del Borne, offering customers the opportunity to see a selection of the store’s own line of furniture, a selection of furniture inspired by travelling the world, as well as top international brands.

Jaime III

Fashion, fashion, fashion!! If you are on Jaime III it can mean only one thing – shopping. It was Palma’s most important high street until Borne become the new designer street for the big brands but now you will still find stores such as Cartier and Lottusse here. El Corte Ingles also have a store here, albeit smaller than the one on Avenidas, and has a good selection of products.

More shops close to Jaime III

El Corte Inglés

If it is department store shopping you are looking for then the main one in Spain is El Corte Inglés and there are two stores in Palma – the largest one is in the Avenida de Alexandre Roselló and the smaller one in Jaime III. El Corte Inglés now stock many international brands and is well worth a visit.

Via Verí

It is hard to believe that walking along this little lane you can find some impressive old palaces – one of which used to house the abcMallorca offices. There are interesting shops such as Holger Stewen, Bondian and Janer and several important art galleries.

Stores close to Via Verí

The lively streets next to the Via Verí are full of stylish retailers and independent shops. Along the wide, stone street of Calle Sant Nicolau and smaller streets such as Costa d’en Brossa that wind out towards the Plaza Mercat, you will find American Vintage and Essential, the fantastic men’s shop, La Principal and the stunning jewellery designer, Isabel Guarch.

Designed to create memorable moments for a savvy crowd, Gallery Red introduced the Balearics to a combination of the coolest lifestyle, iconic design, one-of-a-kind contemporary art as well as vintage handbags and accessories by the most coveted designers.

Central Palma

The long, narrow shopping street San Miguel leading from Calle Olmos near Plaza España to Plaza Mayor and the nearby streets is where you will find the traditional, local shops of yesteryear. To truly experience shopping in Palma you need to pass through this street until you arrive at Plaza Cort. Ladies will find a great selection of leather shoes made in Spain as well as exclusive boutiques and some well-known brand stores.

Calle Quint is known amongst many Mallorcans as ‘the street with the stupid stairs’ (las escaleras bobas), as you never know whether to take the steps one, two or three at a time – which unfortunately means you spend most of your time looking down rather than taking in lovely shop windows of places such as Pasatiempos, La Industrial toy shop, and La Pajarita.

Stores in Central Palma

Santa Catalina

The Bohemian place to hang out in Palma, Santa Catalina is famous for its market, trendy restaurants and endless bars. The market is the heart of this area and the many streets that run off the square are full of unique shops, trendy bars and plenty of international restaurants. Adding to the attractiveness of the area, the recent pedestrianisation of some of the streets makes Santa Catalina even more worthy of a visit.

Olivar Food Market

It may not be one of Palma’s cheapest markets but it’s definitely the largest and most entertaining. Even though it was renovated some years ago, it still has that haggling, bustling, fresh-smelling feel to it. Fish, fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses, spices, olives and other preserves are offered in abundance here. There are also eateries within the market, a cava bar and a Mercadona supermarket on the top for your everyday essentials.

More about shopping at Olivar market

Porto Pi Shopping Centre

This is a popular shopping centre with 140 shops and lots of brands such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, Cortefiel, Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, Pull & Bear and many more including a large Carrefour hypermarket. Porto Pi is situated at the end of Palma’s Paseo Marítimo promenade and within easy reach of the city.

Mallorca Fashion Outlet

Mallorca Fashion Outlet is the best place to enjoy an excellent shopping experience if you are looking for a bargain. The outdoor mall boasts more than 60 international fashion brands, 17 restaurants and 4 leisure centres. Located only 10 minutes away from Palma and easily reached by train from Intermodal Station, it is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00 hrs.

FAN Mallorca Shopping

Near Palma’s airport and a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Palma, FAN Mallorca opened in autumn 2016 and offers 120 stores (including a huge Primark), food and drink outlets, and a multi-screen cinema. While you shop ‘til you drop, the kids can have fun in the leisure and adventure centre Dock 39.