The Tuesday market and patron saint festivities give S'Alqueria Blanca its own annual rhythm. The Oratory of La Mare de Déu de la Consolació also helps with orientation: the village lies at its foot. The oratory is five kilometres from Santanyí, in the direction of Cala d'Or and Portopetro.
Market and Patron Saint Festivities in S'Alqueria Blanca
The market in S'Alqueria Blanca mainly sells fruit and vegetables on Tuesday mornings. Check local information about the market day before travelling.
Two recurring occasions provide further points of reference in the calendar. Sant Josep, the patron saint of S'Alqueria Blanca, is celebrated on 19 March with religious and social events. Sant Roc falls on 16 August and is celebrated with several days of cultural and social events.
Specific programme dates are also relevant for past Festes de Sant Roc: in 2025, they were scheduled from 3 to 17 August and designed for residents and visitors of all ages. The 2026 programme included the traditional dance of the caparrots and the corregudes de joies. This information relates to the programmes for those particular years.
The Oratory and Heritage in the Surrounding Area
The nearby area includes Pou del Rei, an important and well-preserved heritage site in the municipality of Santanyí. The well lies on the route from S'Alqueria Blanca to Puig de Consolació. Other cultural sites are located in the municipality of Santanyí.
Santanyí: Market Days, Architecture and Festivities
In the wider destination of Santanyí, Plaça Major is the centre, and the festivities and market take place there. The parish church of Sant Andreu stands beside the town hall as one of the two main buildings on the square. It was built from Santanyí stone. Construction began on 25 July 1786 and took 25 years. The church houses a monumental Baroque organ from the Dominican monastery in Palma.
El Roser is the former parish church of Santanyí. It was built in the first half of the 14th century in a transitional style between Romanesque and Gothic. During pirate raids, it regularly served as a refuge for the population and was therefore fortified. La Porta Murada is a gate tower in Santanyí's 16th-century defensive walls. Together, these buildings illustrate different chapters in the architectural history of the wider destination.
The market days are also easy to distinguish: in S'Alqueria Blanca, the market is held on Tuesday mornings, while the Santanyí market takes place year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In Santanyí, more than 150 stalls are spread across Plaça Major and the surrounding streets; the number may vary. They offer local produce, clothing and handicrafts. Local products at the Mercat include sobrassada, oil and wine.
The Sant Antoni festival in Santanyí on 17 January includes animal blessings; traditional bonfires and barbecues are held on the eve. The Fira de Santanyí takes place on the third Saturday in October and focuses on agriculture, crafts and industry. The patron saint festival of Sant Andreu falls on 30 November. The week of festivities includes a solemn Mass as well as numerous social and cultural activities.
Between festival dates, the narrow streets of Santanyí offer another cultural point of interest: they are home to several art galleries and art workshops. In the wider destination, architecture and art take centre stage alongside weekly markets and recurring festivities.
Discover more destinations: S´amarador, Calonge, Cala D'or, Portopetro, Cala Llombards, Cala Figuera, Cala Santanyi, Cap Des Moro
Go to the overview of the wider destination: Santanyi.
