Artà brings together a weekly market held on a set day, distinctive cultural heritage and a former railway line now used for walking and cycling. Two questions are particularly important when planning your trip: Does your stay coincide with market or event days, and would you prefer to focus on local culture or on activities along the Via Verde? The options offer different things to consider.
Market and events calendar
The Mercat d’Artà takes place every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the town centre. More than 300 stalls are spread across Plaça del Conqueridor and the adjacent streets. They offer fresh produce, cured meats, cheese, handicrafts and fashion items. The product mix may vary from one market day to another.
Another date to note is the Fira d’Artà, held on the second Sunday in September from the morning until around 2 p.m. It features, among other things, typical Mallorcan food. The Tuesday market and the September Fira therefore offer different dates to consider when planning your trip. Check the programme for the relevant year before travelling.
Sant Salvador and historic buildings
Sant Salvador is Artà’s emblematic landmark. The complex stands on a small hill offering views over the surrounding area. It includes a walled enclosure, a sanctuary and the buildings of Es Donat. Construction of the present-day sanctuary began in 1825, and it was consecrated in 1832.
The parish church of the Transfiguration of the Lord is a separate building. Located on the slope of Sant Salvador hill, it overlooks Artà. Built in the Neo-Gothic tradition, its construction began in 1573 to replace the medieval church from the 13th century, which had become too small. Inside are up to 14 small chapels, a 19th-century organ and 20th-century stained-glass windows. The construction histories of the parish church and the present-day sanctuary provide two distinct historical points of reference.
Culture, crafts and practical information
The Teatre Municipal d’Artà regularly hosts theatre and other performing arts. Its auditorium has 460 seats. As you should check individual dates in the programme before travelling, you can take performance days into account when planning your trip. The regional museum next to the town hall displays stuffed birds and prehistoric objects from archaeological sites in the region, including Ses Païsses.
In the municipality of Artà, the traditional craft of Llatra involves weaving leaves from the local Garballó palm. The skill is passed down orally through several generations. Products bearing the d’Artà brand can be viewed and purchased at the craft centre in the old railway station at Avinguda Costa i Llobera 7. A tourist information office is also located there. The range of individual products may change.
Via Verde and trails in Mallorca
The Via Verde between Manacor and Artà is a 29-kilometre former railway line used for walking and cycling. It passes through the municipalities of Manacor, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Son Servera and Artà. The Artà section of the Via Verde has a car park, an interpretation centre, a tourist information office and bicycle rental. Local products, cafés and restaurants are also available there; the offerings of individual businesses may change.
In Mallorca, the GR-222, the Artà-Lluc route, links the Llevant mountain ranges and their nature park with the central area of the Serra de Tramuntana. This brings together routes on different scales: the 29-kilometre Via Verde, a former railway line for walking and cycling, and a regional route between different landscapes. When planning a stay in Artà, you can take into account the market’s day of the week, the September date of the Fira and the theatre programme, as well as deciding between cultural activities and activities along the Via Verde.
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