Market day in the centre of Sineu

Island centre Es Pla (Sineu, Petra, Santa Maria)

Sineu

Sineu lies in the geographical centre of Mallorca and is best known for its Wednesday market – the island's oldest market, which is still held as a livestock market today.

Culture & town Peace and quiet Nature

Sineu lies almost exactly in the middle of the island.

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Sineu was once a royal residence and is today a quiet country town with a rail link to Palma. Wednesday's market day sets the rhythm of the town; on the other days Sineu is a stop for cyclists and a base for finca holidays in Es Pla.

Is Sineu right for your holiday?

Well suited to

  • A visit to the Wednesday market
  • A finca holiday in the quiet interior of the island
  • Cyclists, as a refreshment and stage stop

Less suited to

  • Beach holidays
  • Evening going-out options

At a glance

Region
Island centre Es Pla (Sineu, Petra, Santa Maria)
From the airport
40 km · approx. 35 min
Without a car
3/5
Nearby beaches
–
Coordinates
39.6428, 3.0117

Town profile compared

Editorial assessment from 1 to 5 – for comparing towns, not as a rating.

  • Beach1/5
  • Peace and quiet4/5
  • Nightlife1/5
  • Families3/5
  • Culture4/5
  • Food & drink3/5

On the ground

What makes Sineu special

The island's oldest market

The Wednesday market is Mallorca's most traditional market and is still a livestock market today.

Former royal residence

The historic town centre dates back to its time as a royal seat.

Cycling hub

Thanks to its central location, Sineu is a classic refreshment stop on circular rides through Es Pla.

Sights

What to see in Sineu

Accommodation

Where to stay in Sineu?

Agroturismos (rural hotels) in the surrounding countryside and small town hotels make up the choice. Fincas play a very big role in Es Pla; Sineu is not a hotel resort.

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Getting around

The town centre is easy to explore on foot and can be reached by train from Palma; for fincas in the surrounding area you need a car.

Bus connections: Sineu is on the Palma–Manacor railway line; there are regular services from Palma Intermodal.

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Location of Sineu and the nearest beaches.

Food & drink

Restaurants in Sineu

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Bars & cafés

Coffee, aperitifs and evenings in Sineu

Traditional bars & cafés

Everyday places for coffee, breakfast, tapas and an afternoon beer – explicitly not nightlife.

  • Sa Mola 13 ↗

    Specialty coffee shop & bakery

    Popular with cyclists, good espresso, listed in coffee travel guides

    Crowd: cyclists, café lovers

    Carrer de sa Mola 13, Sineu

    Get directions ↗

Market

Market days in Sineu

  • Sineu market ↗

    Wednesday · 08:00-13:30

    The island's oldest livestock/weekly market, live animals still traded

    the whole old town centre, Plaça des Fossar

    all year round

Culinary discoveries

Specialities around Sineu

Around the market, the rural cuisine of Es Pla has survived – produce comes straight from the growers.

Topics around Sineu

Alternatives with a different character

Frequently asked questions about Sineu

When is the market in Sineu?

On Wednesdays – times and location are listed in the market section of this page.

Is Sineu worth it as a base?

For a finca holiday in the island's interior, yes; as a beach resort, no – the coast is around a 30-minute drive away.

Can you get to Sineu by train?

Yes, the town is on the Palma–Manacor line.

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Image credits: Market day in the centre of Sineu: Photo Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons