Studios & buying art

Buying art on Mallorca: the best places

If you want to buy a painting or a sculpture on Mallorca, you will find more than holiday souvenirs – from galleries in Palma’s old town to workshops with their own production away from the city.

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In brief

The most reliable places to buy genuine art on Mallorca are the established galleries in Palma’s old town, the art villages of Deià, Santanyí and Pollença, and artists who sell directly from their studios. Before you buy, it is important to ask about shipping, transport and proof of authenticity.

Galleries in Palma’s old town

Palma’s old town has the island’s highest density of selling galleries, from international houses to smaller, specialised galleries. Details and addresses are on our dedicated galleries page.

Deià, Santanyí and Pollença: buying art away from the city

Outside Palma, Deià, Santanyí and Pollença in particular have established themselves as small art towns. There, both galleries and individual artists sell directly from their workshops.

Directly from the artist: studios that sell

Some studios in the island’s interior, for example in Sa Pobla, sell works directly from the workshop, usually by appointment. Here, direct contact with the artist replaces the classic gallery.

What to bear in mind when buying art on holiday

Smaller formats can usually be carried in hand luggage without any problems; for larger works, many galleries offer a shipping service. For more valuable pieces, it is worth asking for a certificate of authenticity.

At a glance

Main places: Palma old town, Deià, Santanyí, Pollença
Price negotiation: Unusual at established galleries, sometimes possible at studios
Transport: Small: hand luggage; large: ask about the gallery’s shipping service

Practical tips

Before buying larger works, always ask about shipping costs and delivery time to your home country.
When buying directly at a studio, insist on a written receipt with details of the work.
If you want to combine several places, it is best to plan Palma, Deià and Santanyí on separate days.

Check the details

Admission prices, opening times and current exhibitions change at short notice. We only give the editorially checked status – check the venue’s official website before you visit.

Places

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Palma

Gallery RED Palma

Changing exhibitions of contemporary work without a ticket – typical of Palma’s dense gallery scene.

Admission: Free admission
Duration: approx. 30 minutes
Rain-friendly: 3/5 – fine during showers
Getting there: Plaça Major or Parc de la Mar car park

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Don’t miss: whichever solo exhibition is currently running; the collection changes several times a year.

RM24 tip: galleries in Palma open in the evening for private views – then the scene itself becomes part of the programme.

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Sa Pobla

Casa Gran artist’s studio, Sa Pobla

A working studio in the island’s interior – visits are possible, but only by prior arrangement.

Admission: Free, visits only by prior arrangement
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Rain-friendly: 4/5 – good for rainy days
Getting there: Street parking in the village

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Don’t miss: a look at work in progress rather than a finished hang.

RM24 tip: studios are workplaces – get your appointment confirmed in writing and stick to the time slot.

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Map & surroundings

Location and distances

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about buying art

Can you easily take art you have bought on the plane?

Smaller formats usually as hand luggage; for larger works many galleries offer a shipping service – ask before you buy.

Are prices in Mallorcan galleries negotiable?

At established galleries usually not, at studios and smaller workshops sometimes.