Overview
Sa Pobla is an agricultural town in Mallorca's Raiguer region with a 2024 population of 14,600. The town offers an authentic Mallorcan experience away from tourist-heavy coastal areas.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Culture
The town grew from a Moorish farmstead (Huyar Alfaz meaning 'water of the meadows') after the 1230 conquest by James I of Aragon. Catalan name Sa Pobla means 'the town'. Wine production is a significant local industry.
Money
Spain uses the Euro (€). Standard banking and credit card services available. ATMs likely present in town centre.
Shopping
Two major supermarkets on the ring road: Eroski (daily 09:00-21:30) and Lidl (daily 09:00-22:00). Sunday market in Plaça Major runs 08:00-13:00.
Transport
Bus 301 runs hourly from Palma (40 min) to Sa Pobla. Train T2 from Palma takes 50 min. The town has a taxi stand at Plaça des Tren.
Weather
Mediterranean climate typical of Mallorca. Year-round irrigation from limestone aquifers supports agriculture.