Autumn Festivals in Mallorca: Olive Oil, Honey & Wine — Three Reasons to Head Out This Weekend

Autumn on the island: markets that bring flavor and community

When November still has a warm gift to offer, you can smell it immediately: fresh olive oil, sweet honey and the light smoke from the grill stall. This weekend is worth getting up for — not only because of the products, but because these festivals give the island a soul (see Autumn Markets in Mallorca: Honey, Olives and Village Bustle on Sunday).

Caimari: Where the olives set the pace

In Caimari the lanes again become a stage for tables piled high, old oil mills and conversations that start with a spoonful of oil and end up in memory. The olive fair shows how different a 'simple' oil can be: green, peppery, sometimes surprisingly fruity. Locals stand behind tables, explain the differences between varieties and show small presses that still carry smoky aromas. If you listen closely, the clinking of jars mixes with the laughter of children cracking chestnuts. Editor's tip: come early — and try the olive paste from Sa Cooperativa; it still has that handmade, slightly robust bouquet (read more in Weekend on the Island: Autumn Village Festivals in Caimari, Llubí and Es Capdellà).

Llubí: Sweetness, music and warm lights

Llubí tempts the nose with honey in every variation: in turrón, as a spread or in small candles that keep the table warm long after dinner. In the evening the market turns into a small festival stage: wine tastings, guitar sounds from the village hall and an atmosphere that easily leads to conversations with a producer. The lighting nestles into the cobblestones, people sit on low steps and let the day wind down. My advice: try the honey pure, but also be open to combinations with sobrassada or cheese — surprisingly good.

Palma: Raïm Wine Fest by the sea — wine between cathedral and waves

Right below the cathedral in Parc de la Mar almost 40 bodegas present their wines. Over a hundred labels are on offer, and many glass tastings cost just around three euros — ideal for discovering something new without buying a barrel. In the evening, when a light east wind blows in from the port and the musicians play one last melody, those typical Mallorca scenes emerge: people with a glass in hand, conversations about vintages and winemakers, children running around with a small bag of almonds. The view of the sea makes the tasting even more beautiful.

Why is this good for Mallorca? Such markets support small producers, preserve traditional crafts and ensure that visitors leave with real stories — not mass-produced shelf products. They promote short supply chains, help distribute seasonal work, and are a piece of lived regionality.

Practical tips: Parking in the villages is limited — arrive early or carpool. Cash is often welcome; reusable bags and sturdy shoes are useful. And: dress in layers — warm during the day, cool in the evening.

If you split the weekend, you can easily do Caimari in the morning, Llubí in the afternoon and an evening glass in Palma. Whether you prefer the intensely bitter note of Tramuntana oil or the velvety drop from a young bodega: these markets deliver not only taste but stories that revolve around fires and old oil mills. A small, honest feast for the senses — typical Mallorca, and a little like coming home.