The independent Kingdom of Mallorca ended on the fields outside this town in 1349. Today Llucmajor is a working town with broad squares shaded by plane trees, markets three times a week and the island’s largest municipal area.
Llucmajor
Llucmajor in 30 seconds
The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- You’re visiting on a market day, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday.
- Best months
- January–May, October–December
- Time to allow
- One to two hours.
- Without a car
- Hire car recommended
- Parking
- Around the squares; spaces fill early on market days.
- Keep in mind
- You expect a picturesque old town.
- Access
- Pushchairs: Straightforward. · Wheelchairs: Most of the centre is accessible.
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The parish church is the town’s largest building and its main distant landmark.
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, when local people come to do their shopping.
Town hall, clock and plane trees at the centre of a working town.
Getting to know Llucmajor
Does Llucmajor suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- You’re visiting on a market day, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday.
- You’re exploring the south and want a lively everyday town.
- You enjoy squares shaded by old plane trees.
- You’re heading to Cala Pi or Capocorb Vell and need supplies first.
Things to bear in mind
- You expect a picturesque old town.
- You want to swim; the coast is several kilometres away.
- You’re arriving at midday in high summer.
- You want lively evenings.
Drive from the airport
25 minutes
22 km
Bus connections
Regular services from Palma and s’Arenal
Region
Migjorn
Nearest beach
Cala Pi
15 km
Elevation
140 m
above sea level
Season guide for Llucmajor
November Worth a visit
Quiet Open
Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Less suitable in July and August.
Location
Location of Llucmajor
- Region
- Migjorn
- Population
- 38,000
- Elevation
- 140 m above sea level
- Airport
- 22 km , around 25 minutes
- Hire car
- recommended
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.4906,2.8917
About Llucmajor
Llucmajor is a town of around 38,000 people in the south, beside the Ma-19 between Palma and Campos. It has Mallorca’s largest municipal area, stretching to the coast at Cala Pi and s’Arenal.
There’s no cathedral, castle or picture-postcard old town. Instead, you’ll find a large pale sandstone parish church, broad squares beneath old plane trees and busy shopping streets.
25 October 1349
In the fields outside town, Jaume III, Mallorca’s last king, was defeated by the forces of Pere IV of Aragón and died in battle. His death ended the independent Kingdom of Mallorca.
It’s a date widely known on the island, though no grand monument dominates the town to mark it.
The cobbler
Llucmajor made its living from shoemaking. In the last century it was a centre of the shoe industry, which generated the wealth reflected in houses along the main street.
A monument in the centre honours a craftsman, rather than a general or bishop. It says a lot about the town.
The market
Held on three mornings a week, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, on Plaça d’Espanya. It’s a market for local shoppers, making it particularly interesting to visit.
When to come
Choose April or October, or February for almond blossom in the surrounding fields.
In July and August, the southern heat keeps people indoors at midday. On rainy days, however, Llucmajor is a reasonable option. It’s also the last major place to buy supplies before Cala Pi, Capocorb Vell and the south coast.
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Llucmajor in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Llucmajor
Three hours
Explore Plaça d’Espanya, the parish church and grand houses along the main street. On market days, browse the stalls too.
Half a day
Combine it with Capocorb Vell and Cala Pi, both to the south.
A full day
A useful base for the south, with Es Trenc, Cala Pi, Ses Salines and the island’s southern tip within roughly half an hour’s drive.
On a rainy day
A reasonable choice, with shopping streets, cafés beneath arcades and a market that also runs in the rain.
Practical details
- Parking
- Around the squares; spaces fill early on market days.
- Public transport
- Regular services from Palma and s’Arenal.
- Time to allow
- One to two hours.
- Good to know
- The market is held on Plaça d’Espanya on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Llucmajor is also the last major place to stock up before Cala Pi, Capocorb Vell and the south coast.
- Bus
- Regular services from Palma and s’Arenal.
- Shops and services
- Supermarkets: Several, including large supermarkets on the outskirts. · Pharmacy: Several in the centre. · Medical care: Health centre in town; hospital in Palma. · Cash machines: Throughout the centre. · Fuel: On the roads out of town.
- Access
- Level paved squares and streets. · Pushchairs: Straightforward. · Wheelchairs: Most of the centre is accessible. · Dogs: Generally straightforward; crowded at the market.
- What you will not find
- Beach · Picturesque old town · Lively evenings · Quiet on market days
- Coordinates
- 39.4906,2.8917 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Where to swim nearby
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Llucmajor
When is Llucmajor’s market?
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings on Plaça d’Espanya. It serves local shoppers rather than being aimed mainly at tourists.
What happened near Llucmajor in 1349?
On 25 October 1349, Jaume III, Mallorca’s last king, was defeated by the forces of Pere IV of Aragón in the fields outside the town and died in battle. This ended the independent Kingdom of Mallorca. A monument in town commemorates him.
Why is there a monument to a cobbler?
Shoemaking provided Llucmajor’s livelihood. In the last century it was a centre of the shoe industry, which paid for many of the grand houses on the main street. The monument honours that craft.
Is Llucmajor a useful base?
Yes, for the south. Es Trenc, Cala Pi, Capocorb Vell, Ses Salines and the southern tip are within roughly half an hour’s drive. The town has services that some coastal places lack, though the sea isn’t on your doorstep.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Llucmajor?
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
Is Llucmajor worth visiting in July and August?
July: another month may suit you better. Usually lively. The south gets very hot; few people are outside at midday. August: another month may suit you better. Usually lively.
How far is Llucmajor from Palma airport?
About 22 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 25 minutes by car. Beside the Ma-19 between Palma and Campos. Parking around the squares fills early on market days.
Do I need a hire car for Llucmajor?
A car is useful Regular services from Palma and s’Arenal.
Where can I park in Llucmajor?
Around the squares; spaces fill early on market days.
Can you swim at Llucmajor?
There is no beach here. See the nearby swimming options on this page.
Can I visit Llucmajor with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Level paved squares and streets. Pushchairs: Straightforward. Wheelchairs: Most of the centre is accessible.
Are dogs allowed at Llucmajor?
Generally straightforward; crowded at the market.
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.