Inca

Inca is Mallorca's third-largest city (about 35,000 inhabitants) and has been the center of the Mallorcan leather industry since the 19th century. Shoes, bags, belts, jackets — what is made of leather in Mallorca mostly comes from Inca or the neighboring community of Lloseta. The major brands Camper (founded in 1975 in Inca), Lottusse, and Barrats have their roots here.

For visitors, this means: Outlet shopping. Along Avinguda del General Luque and in the Zona Industrial, factory outlets line up. Camper shoes 30–50% below retail price, Lottusse leather shoes from €80 (instead of 200+), leather bags and jackets significantly cheaper than in Palma. The largest selection is at the Camper Factory Store (Polígon de Lloseta) and Munper (Avda. General Luque 152). Opening hours: usually Mon–Fri 10–13:30 and 16–19:30, Sat 10–13:30.

The Thursday market (Dijous, hence also Dijous Bo = Good Thursday, the big market festival in November) is the second-largest market on the island after Sineu. On Plaça d'Espanya and the surrounding streets, farmers, craftsmen, and traders offer their goods. Less picturesque than Sineu, but more authentic — this is where the residents of Inca and the surrounding area come to shop. Fresh produce, textiles, household goods, plants.

The culinary highlight of Inca is the Cellers — former wine cellars converted into restaurants. In the huge, vaulted cellar rooms with old wine barrels on the walls, hearty Mallorcan cuisine is served: Lechona (suckling pig), Frit mallorquí (fried offal with potatoes and fennel), Tumbet (vegetable casserole), Caracoles (snails). The atmosphere in these centuries-old cellars is unique.

The best Cellers: Celler Ca'n Amer (Carrer Pau 39, since 1700, Michelin recommendation), Celler Ca'n Ripoll (Carrer Jaume Armengol 4, the oldest, since 1768) and Celler Sa Travessa (a bit more modern, but also in a historic vault). Main courses €12–25, Menú del Día about €14–18. Best on Thursdays after visiting the market — then the Cellers are full of locals.

Also worth seeing is the Parish Church of Santa Maria la Major (14th century, baroque facade), the Monastery of Sant Bartomeu (with a museum of Mallorcan handicrafts), and the old town with its city palaces. Inca is not a beauty in the classical sense — it is a working-class town with character. But that's exactly what makes it authentic.