Ciutadella market takes place in two central squares: Plaça de la Llibertat hosts an agricultural market, while Plaça des Born has a street market. The Llibertat market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year; Born market operates on Mondays and Fridays.
- Agricultural market: Plaça de la Llibertat, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:00 to 14:00.
- Street market: Plaça des Born, Mondays and Fridays throughout the year.
- What to look for: Menorcan farm produce at Llibertat; textiles, ornaments, footwear and antiques at Born.
Where to find Ciutadella's markets
Ciutadella’s two market squares are Plaça de la Llibertat and Plaça des Born, both in the town centre. The agricultural market is tied to Llibertat by the Town Hall’s street-trading by-law, while Born is associated with the street market.
The squares offer different market experiences, so choose based on the stalls you want to browse and the day you can go. Guests at Grupoandria Platja, a three-star hotel in Ciutadella, can make a market visit part of a town-centre outing.
What can you find at Plaça de la Llibertat market?
Plaça de la Llibertat market focuses on agricultural products made or grown on Menorcan farms. Its regular days are Wednesday and Saturday, with hours from 8:00 to 14:00 throughout the year.
Stalls may offer cheese, fruit, vegetables, traditional cured meats, bread and pastries, plants, wine, liqueurs and honey. The range makes this a useful stop for sampling local produce or picking up something made on the island.
If a market day falls on a public holiday, the municipal by-law allows the Town Hall to move it to the preceding day, the following day or another suitable day, with its agreement. The Town Hall may also authorize an extra market day specifically for ecological produce.
What is the market activity around Plaça des Born?
Plaça des Born has a street market on Mondays and Fridays throughout the year. Its stalls include textiles, ornaments, footwear and antiques, making it distinct from the farm-produce focus at Plaça de la Llibertat.
For a broader town-centre outing, the square is also the setting for Teatre des Born. The theatre has its own history and visiting details, while the Teatre des Born guide can help you plan around a performance or visit.
When should you go, and what should you check?
For agricultural produce, plan around Wednesday or Saturday morning at Plaça de la Llibertat. For the Born street market, check the day’s schedule before setting out, since market times can change without prior notice.
Public holidays can affect the agricultural market’s regular day, and the Town Hall may authorize a replacement day. Check the official site before you go, especially if your plans depend on a particular market session.
How can you combine the market with an old-town walk?
Pair a market visit with a walk through Ciutadella’s old town, keeping the two squares as natural points on your route. If you are visiting Plaça des Born, you can also look into the town’s municipal museum at Bastió de sa Font; the Museu Municipal de Ciutadella occupies that historic site.
For a fuller day in town, a one-day Ciutadella itinerary brings together central sights and helps you fit the market into a wider visit.
FAQs
Which days is the Plaça de la Llibertat market open?
The agricultural market is held on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the year, from 8:00 to 14:00. Public holidays may prompt a change of day.
What does the Plaça de la Llibertat market sell?
It features products from Menorcan farms, including produce, cheese, cured meats, baked goods, plants, wine, liqueurs and honey.
What is sold at Plaça des Born market?
The street market is associated with textiles, ornaments, footwear and antiques. It operates on Mondays and Fridays throughout the year.
Can market schedules change?
Yes. Market times may change without prior notice, and the agricultural market can move when a regular day falls on a public holiday.