Is Palma good for shopping?
The old town of Palma is where you can enjoy the best and most varied shopping. A bonus of shopping in Palma is being amongst magnificent architecture along with great bars and charming cafes. Passeig des Born is well-known for its popular high street brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti and H&M.
What is the main shopping street in Palma?
Paseo del 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, ROUGE Mallorca, 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.
What should I buy in Palma?
Top 15 Things to Buy in Palma de Mallorca
- Mallorca Pearls. Mallorca is well-known for its man-made pearls which are indistinguishable from genuine pearls.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil.
- Almonds.
- Wine.
- Flor de Sal Salt.
- Siurells de Fang Figurines.
- Ikat Fabric.
- Leather.
What should I bring home from Mallorca?
What time do the shops shut in Palma?
Most shops open Monday to Friday 0900-1300, 1630-2000 and Saturday mornings. Hypermarkets stay open all day, and the main department store, El Corte Inglés, Avinguda Jaume III 15, is open Monday to Saturday 0930-2130.
How do people dress in Mallorca?
Casual clothes are the usual essentials when it comes to packing outfits for Majorca. Items like shirts, shorts, skirts and dresses will be suitable for the day.
Where to shop in Palma de Mallorca, Spain?
Luxury fashion can be found on the “designer mile”, Paseo del Borne, while in the narrow shopping street of San Miguel you can stock up on Mallorcan leather goods and Spanish fashions. Fresh products from avocado to octopus are offered at the Olivar market and on the covered Mercat de Santa Catalina.
Which is the best shopping street in Mallorca?
From the Plaza de la Reina to the Turtle Fountain at Plaza Rei Joan Carles I, Mallorca’s Paseo del Borne is the shopping street on the island. The wide pedestrianised area has the dual role of being a pleasant boulevard and shopping paradise at the same time.
Which is the best department store in Palma?
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.
When is the best time to shop in Palma?
Palma is the perfect size for shopping, big enough that has the variety of shops you’d expect from a capital city but small enough that you can walk around it. General hours for shops are 10am to 8pm, however not all shops open on Sundays or Bank Holidays. (some smaller shops may close in the afternoon)