This Mallorcan town sits at the foot of Serra de Tramuntana mountains, with textile factories from the 19th century and a weekly Thursday market in its medieval streets.
Inca, Mallorca's third-largest town, lies at the foot of Serra de Tramuntana mountains in the center of the island. Walk through streets lined with leather workshops, shop at the Thursday market where more than 200 vendors gather, or dine in centuries-old wine cellars with stone walls and arched ceilings. The baroque Santa Maria la Mayor church rises above the town center, while the nearby vineyards welcome visitors for wine tastings.
Getting to Inca by Public Transport
Trains run every 30 minutes between Palma and Inca, with the journey taking 35 minutes. The TIB A32 bus operates four daily services from Palma airport through Inca to Port d'Alcudia. The town's central train station connects to Sa Pobla and Manacor with hourly services.
Thursday Market in Plaça d'Espanya
The weekly market spreads across six streets around Plaça d'Espanya from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. More than 200 vendors sell fresh produce, leather goods, clothing, and local crafts. In November, the Dijous Bo fair takes over the entire town center, adding livestock shows, craft demonstrations, and food festivals to the regular market activities.
Dining in Historic Wine Cellars
The cellers of Inca, built as wine storage facilities in past centuries, now serve local cuisine under stone arches and vaulted ceilings. You can taste Mallorcan specialties like sopes mallorquines (vegetable and bread soup), tombet (layered vegetables), and gató d'ametlles (almond cake) in these atmospheric spaces.
Leather Making and Shoe Industry
When phylloxera destroyed local vineyards in the 19th century, Inca's residents developed leather making into the town's main industry. At the Museu del Calçat i Ia Pell d'Inca, you can see the machinery, tools, and techniques used in this craft. The shoe company Camper, founded in Inca, maintains its headquarters here and continues the town's shoemaking tradition.
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