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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Sa Pobla
Spend a half‑day in Sa Pobla (30 min by bus from Palma), see the market, parish church and nearby caves; no overnight needed.
Sa Pobla is a small agricultural town in Mallorca’s Raiguer region. It is reachable in about 30 minutes from Palma by bus or train, and its main attractions – the Sunday market, the 18th‑century Sant Antoni Abat church and the Coves de Campanet – can be covered in a half‑day. Overnight stays are optional for those wanting a quiet B&B or a luxury resort nearby.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowds on nearby coasts)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–€45 excl. bed · Mid €45–€80 excl. bed · High €80+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.5–€2.5 |
| Tapas plate | €3–€6 |
| Meal at mid‑range restaurant | €12–€20 |
| Taxi (first 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (first 3.1 mi (5 km)) | €15–€20 |
| Caves entry fee | €17 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PMI · Palma de Mallorca Airport
- Bus A32 from airport to Sa Pobla (pre‑book stop) – about 45 min
Typical fares
- Bus A32 airport → Sa Pobla (pre‑booked stop)
- about €12, 45 min (check)
- Train Palma → Sa Pobla (return)
- about €8, 50 min each way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town centre is walkable; for sights outside (caves, Alcúdia) use the hourly T2 train (50 min) or TIB buses (A32, 301, 302). A rental bike or car is useful for nearby villages.
See and do
Known for
- Sunday market in Plaça Major
- Sant Antoni Abat parish church
- Coves de Campanet
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coves de Campanet | Bus 301 to Inca, change to local bus 314 (6 times/day) – total ~45 min | About 1 h |
| Alcúdia | Bus 302 from Palma, stop at Sa Pobla then continue – about 30 min total | ≈45 min |
| Pollença | Train T2 to Inca, change to bus 301 north – ≈40 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Flor de Mandarina
- B&B double €100, near railway station
- The Lodge
- Luxury B&B double €600, off Ma‑13 exit 37
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpidisculpi |
| Thank you | Gràciesgràcies |
| How much is it? | Quant costa?quant costa? |
| Where is the bus stop? | On és l'autobús?on és l'autobús? |
| Can I pay by card? | Puc pagar amb targeta?puc pagar amb targeta? |
| Where is the toilet? | On és el bany?on és el bany? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus A32 only stops at Sa Pobla if booked the day before; otherwise change at Inca.
- Train terminus is at the ring road; last train departs around 22:00.
- Coves de Campanet require a €17 entry fee; check opening hours.
Sa Pobla is low‑risk; watch for traffic on rural roads and keep valuables secure in crowded market.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sa Pobla yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sunday market in Plaça Major
- Sant Antoni Abat parish church
- Coves de Campanet
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Sa Pobla official site: www.sapobla.cat
- Wikidata – Sa Pobla: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Sa Pobla, revision 5296772 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296772
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/sa-pobla). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.