What to expect
The Poble Espanyol in the west of Palma is an open-air museum with replicas of buildings from all over Spain, surrounded by a wall. During Advent it turns into a Christmas market: stalls with crafts, gifts and food spread across the squares and lanes, along with lights, music and a programme for children. Because the site is enclosed, the market feels more compact and calmer than the bustle in the city centre.
The key difference from the city's Fira de Nadal: here you pay to get in. In the 2025/26 season the market ran from 5 December to 4 January, daily from 12:30 pm to 11 pm. Admission was 10 EUR, and children under 12 got in free. These are last year's figures. Dates and prices for 2026/27 have not yet been announced, and the dates on this page are derived from last year's pattern.
If you go with children and do not expect an entry fee, the ticket desk comes as an unwelcome surprise. On the other hand, the market is a good choice if you would rather spend the evening in one place instead of moving between three locations in the city centre. For an overview of the whole season, including public holidays and opening hours, see our guide to Christmas in Mallorca.
Practical tips
- Getting there: The Poble Espanyol is in the west of the city, about a 25-minute walk from the old town. EMT buses stop nearby, and in the evening a taxi is more convenient. Parking in the surrounding streets is scarce on weekend evenings.
- When it gets busy: Friday and Saturday evenings and the days between Christmas and New Year. Weekday early afternoons are much quieter.
- Costs: Admission was most recently 10 EUR, free for under-12s. Food and purchases are extra. Check before you go whether online tickets are available and whether different hours apply on public holidays.
- Visiting from elsewhere: If you are coming to Palma for a few days, you will find places to stay in Palma in every neighbourhood. Around New Year and Three Kings' Day the choice gets smaller.