Menorca's best summer markets: crafts, local flavors, and musical performances

While Menorca's artisan and commercial activity remains alive year-round in its various markets, it's between June and September that the island transforms its streets, flooding them with a vibrant offering of summer markets . Here, visitors and residents can discover a carefully curated selection of unique pieces: from elaborate jewelry and delicate leather goods to original textiles. All of this, of course, bears the unmistakable and beloved "made in Menorca" seal, which guarantees the authenticity and uniqueness of each creation .

Fornells and its agri-food commitment

The Agro-Food Market has just opened in the picturesque coastal town of Fornells . On Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, fourteen stalls brimming with fresh produce offer an exquisite selection: from seasonal fruits and vegetables to artisanal cheeses and cured meats, among other delicacies celebrating local produce .

Alaior lights up the night with its XXIV Mercat de Nit

The summer calendar is enriched with the opening of a classic: the Mercat de Nit d'Alaior , which this year celebrates its twenty-fourth edition and runs until September 10. Between 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. every Wednesday, the streets and square of Es Ramal become a hive of activity. Visitors can explore a vast selection of local crafts , food products, jewelry, and items from the town's shops, with a special emphasis on local Menorcan produce.

This year's edition promises an even more enriching experience, with fourteen musical performances scheduled. In addition, the market will offer a varied program of cultural and leisure activities for all ages: from traditional wooden games and cheese-making demonstrations to Zumba sessions and various exhibitions.

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Es Mercadal: the great summer meeting point

Another of the island's largest and most attractive Summer Markets has just opened: Es Mercadal. With an impressive 90 stalls spread throughout the town's most central streets, this market is a paradise for those seeking artisanal and agricultural products of all kinds. It runs every Thursday from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM during the months of June, July, August, and September, making it a must-see event.

Ciutadella and Mahon, crafts and agri-food

Ciutadella has interesting attractions, such as the Des Born market on Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the Capllonc market from Monday to Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to midnight and from Friday to Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; the Costa Marina market , on Portal de la Mar street, from Monday to Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to midnight and from Friday to Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and the craft market, with products made exclusively by master craftsmen, on Mondays and Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.

For its part, Maó has a significant number of craft stalls at its Mercat Artesà de Maó , held on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the Mercat de Nite , held every Tuesday; and the Mercat del Port , held on Saturdays at the Moll de Llevant, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. If that weren't enough, Agro Maó can be visited on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., all year round.

Many more markets to explore without rushing

There are still many options for strolling through the center of different towns on the island to find that gift you've been looking for for a while, which may be found at one of these market stalls. Es Castell holds the night market every Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (except July 24th). The Caslesfonts market (on the steps leading down to the port) is also open every day from 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sant Lluis has the Molí Market, which also features musical performances, every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Punta Prima market changes its hours during the summer, opening Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Es Migjorn Gran brings together various producers and artisans every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM in a market that also offers cultural and leisure activities. Ferreries, for its part, opens its artisan and agricultural market year-round every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. In summer, the night market in the historic city center is a must-see every Friday from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.