Open Shopping Sunday in Mallorca: Where You Can Shop Today

Open Shopping Sunday in Mallorca: Where You Can Shop Today

First Advent, window-shopping and practical opening times

Today, on the first Advent Sunday, several large branches and shopping centers on Mallorca are open. Whether you're following the scent of roasted almonds or still need to buy gifts, you'll find options in Palma and around Marratxí. Please note: all information is provided without guarantee; some shops are operating reduced hours.

In Palma the two El Corte Inglés stores on Avenida Alexandre Rosselló and Jaime III street are open today from 9:00 to 21:30. If you prefer a larger mall you can go to Porto Pi, which is open today from 9:00 to 22:00. Right next door, quiet before the Christmas bustle is rare — the escalators creak and soft music drifts from cafés.

Supermarkets follow different rules: Carrefour (Coll d’en Rabassa, Porto Pi, Son Cotoner and General Riera) gives many customers access to the shelves today from 10:00 to 22:00, Alcampo in Marratxí opens already from 9:00 to 22:00. Mercadona remains closed; Eroski keeps most branches open, but for some locations it is advisable to check the times briefly.

Shopping destinations outside the city are also included: the Mallorca Fashion Outlet (Festival Park) is open today from 10:00 to 22:00. The large furniture store Ikea (Marratxí) welcomes visitors today between 09:30 and 21:30. And FAN Mallorca Shopping has its doors open from 10:00 to 22:00.

Small shops and supermarkets in villages and districts vary: many are open, some with shortened hours. On the streets you can sense a mix of rushed purchases and leisurely Advent strolls: bags rustle, children examine Christmas decorations in shop windows, and shopkeepers wish passersby a happy holiday.

Why is this good for the island? Quite simply: open shops bring life to the town center, give employees extra shifts and offer visitors more choice. For many small retailers, such a Sunday during the pre-Christmas period is often one of the busiest days of the year.

A few practical tips to keep the outing relaxed: plan your route in Palma on foot or with a short bus ride to avoid searching for parking. Small gift ideas are often found in the side streets rather than just in the big chains. Take time for a break in a café — on the Passeig or near Jaime III the smell of coffee and cinnamon warms you up.

If you want to avoid full car parks, visit the outlets and markets outside the city center or use the late opening hours of Carrefour and Alcampo. And again: opening times can change at short notice. A phone call or a quick check of the individual store websites helps avoid surprises.

Conclusion: For the Advent Sunday, Mallorca offers today a good mix of large shopping centers, supermarkets and open specialist shops. Perfect for last-minute errands before the festivities — or for a leisurely stroll with a hot drink in hand.