Es Raiguer: where Mallorca’s mountains meet the plain

Between mountains and plain

The Consell de Mallorca describes Es Raiguer as a transition zone with a varied landscape: woods, valleys and fields, plus villages on the edge of the mountains. Inca is the main town and known for its leather crafts. The region also includes Alcúdia with its medieval town walls and Roman remains.

Source: Fundació Mallorca Turisme: Es Raiguer, checked on 3 October 2026

Getting there without a car

All journey times come from the official TIB scheduled timetable (as of 30 September 2026) and apply from the Estació Intermodal on Plaça d’Espanya. They are timetable times, not real time. Delays are possible.

• Train T1, T2, T3: Santa Maria (around 23 min), Alaró/Consell (around 26 min), Binissalem (around 29 min), Lloseta (around 32 min), Inca (35 to 38 min).
• Train T2: continuing to sa Pobla (around 56 min).
• Bus 301 and 302: Inca in 25 to 30 min; the 302 continues to Port d’Alcúdia (55 to 65 min).
• Bus 304: Palma, Sencelles, Inca.

Source: TIB: lines and timetables (scheduled timetable as Open Data, CC BY 4.0), checked on 3 October 2026

Market days in the Raiguer

The weekly markets according to the municipalities. On public holidays, markets may be cancelled or moved, so if in doubt, ask at the town hall.

• Inca: Thursdays, all year round, in the town’s shopping streets.
• Santa Maria del Camí: Sunday mornings on Plaça Nova, with over 500 stalls, in winter too.
• Marratxí: Tuesdays Pla de na Tesa, Wednesdays Sa Cabana, Thursdays Pòrtol, Fridays Pont d’Inca, each 8:00 to 13:00.
• Alcúdia: Tuesdays and Sundays.

Source: Ajuntament d’Inca: Mercats i Consum, checked on 3 October 2026 · Ajuntament de Santa Maria del Camí (Per moltes raons): Weekly market, checked on 3 October 2026 · Ajuntament de Marratxí: Mercats, checked on 3 October 2026 · Fundació Mallorca Turisme: Es Raiguer, checked on 3 October 2026

Wine and festivals

The DO Binissalem designation of origin has existed since 1990. It covers Santa Maria, Consell, Binissalem, Santa Eugènia and Sencelles. Red wines with this label contain at least 30 per cent Manto Negro. The Consell lists a wine route through Santa Maria, Consell and Binissalem.

In September Binissalem celebrates the grape harvest. In November Inca holds Dijous Bo; in 2025 it ran from 7 to 13 November with a farmers’ market, concerts and exhibitions. In January sa Pobla celebrates Sant Antoni.

Source: Consell Regulador DO Binissalem: DO Binissalem, checked on 3 October 2026 · Fundació Mallorca Turisme: Es Raiguer, checked on 3 October 2026 · Ajuntament d’Inca: Dijous Bo 2025, checked on 3 October 2026

Up to the Castell d’Alaró

On the Puig d’Alaró stand the remains of a medieval castle. According to the municipality, the oratory of the Mare de Déu del Refugi was built in 1622, and since then the summit has been a place of devotion. The climb is 4.2 kilometres long, and at the top there’s a hostel for up to 30 people.

This page doesn’t describe a walking route. Before you set off, check the path, the weather and your journey back with the official bodies.

Source: Ajuntament d’Alaró (Visit Alaró): Castell d’Alaró, checked on 3 October 2026 · AEMET: weather warnings for the Balearic Islands, checked on 3 October 2026

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