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Ensaïmada Recipe: Origin, Varieties and How to Really Understand the Lard SpiralFood & Drink
12 June 2026

Ensaïmada Recipe: Origin, Varieties and How to Really Understand the Lard Spiral

A practical, knowledgeable introduction to the Ensaïmada: what defines it, which varieties exist and how best to take it with you.

Coca de Patata: the sweet yeasted pastry from ValldemossaFood & Drink
11 June 2026

Coca de Patata: the sweet yeasted pastry from Valldemossa

A fluffy, lightly sweet potato pastry that's a Valldemossa breakfast staple with hot chocolate — a Mallorcan tradition that combines heritage and indulgence.

Vegan Mallorca: The Taste of the Island's Plant-Based CuisineFood & Drink
10 June 2026

Vegan Mallorca: The Taste of the Island's Plant-Based Cuisine

Plant-based classics, practical ordering tips and where to find the best seasonal ingredients.

Mallorcan Olive Oil: Oli de Mallorca, Varieties and OriginsFood & Drink
9 June 2026

Mallorcan Olive Oil: Oli de Mallorca, Varieties and Origins

A guide to DOP Oli de Mallorca, typical varieties like Arbequina and Mallorquina, ancient groves, and how to spot good oil.

Hierbas Mallorca: The Island's Herbal LiqueurFood & Drink
8 June 2026

Hierbas Mallorca: The Island's Herbal Liqueur

A compact guide to the types, herbs, production and drinking rituals of the Mallorcan classic.

Mallorca Almond Cake: Gató d'ametlla — Mallorca's Moist Almond CakeFood & Drink
7 June 2026

Mallorca Almond Cake: Gató d'ametlla — Mallorca's Moist Almond Cake

Gató d'ametlla is the classic Mallorcan almond cake: nutty, moist, and often served with almond ice cream.

Pa amb oli: Mallorca's most honest snackFood & Drink
6 June 2026

Pa amb oli: Mallorca's most honest snack

A down-to-earth dish of bread, ripe tomato, good olive oil and regional toppings — simple, filling and deeply rooted in the island's culture.

Frito Mallorquín: Mallorca’s hearty offal-and-potato skilletFood & Drink
5 June 2026

Frito Mallorquín: Mallorca’s hearty offal-and-potato skillet

A rustic skillet dish of offal, potatoes and peppers — versatile, regional and deeply rooted in the island’s cuisine.

Tumbet: Mallorca's vegetable classic, simply explainedFood & Drink
4 June 2026

Tumbet: Mallorca's vegetable classic, simply explained

Layered vegetables in tomato sauce — how tumbet comes together, when to eat it, and what regional variations exist.

Mallorca's Specialties: Culinary Souvenirs That LastFood & Drink
4 June 2026

Mallorca's Specialties: Culinary Souvenirs That Last

A compact guide to Ensaïmada, Sobrassada, almonds, olive oil, sea salt from Es Trenc and Hierbas — what’s worth packing and how best to travel with it.

Mallorca Wine: Wineries, Grape Varieties and the Main RegionsFood & Drink
4 June 2026

Mallorca Wine: Wineries, Grape Varieties and the Main Regions

A compact guide to Binissalem, Pla i Llevant, native grape varieties and how to plan winery visits in Mallorca.

Tapas on Mallorca: Discover the Island's CuisineFood & Drink
4 June 2026

Tapas on Mallorca: Discover the Island's Cuisine

A compact guide to Mallorcan tapas culture, what typically appears on the table and how to best experience the scene in Palma and beyond.

Sobrassada: Get to know Mallorca's spreadable sausage specialtyFood & Drink
4 June 2026

Sobrassada: Get to know Mallorca's spreadable sausage specialty

A distinctive paprika sausage from Mallorca, creamy, spicy and ideal for sharing — this is how Sobrassada is made and enjoyed.

Mallorcan Cuisine: The Key Dishes and Eating HabitsFood & Drink
4 June 2026

Mallorcan Cuisine: The Key Dishes and Eating Habits

A compact, timeless overview of the typical dishes, ingredients and where to discover them best on the island.

Tips for foodiesFood & Drink

Tips for foodies

Mallorcan cuisine has been exposed to various influences over the centuries. Although there are similarities to Spanish cuisine, the "Cuina Mallorquina" has ...

Summer red wineFood & Drink

Summer red wine

Tinto de Verano: The cool mix of red wine and lemonade is Spain's refreshing drink for high temperatures

Restaurants & BarsFood & Drink

Restaurants & Bars

The island offers a wealth of restaurants and bars that have something to offer for every taste and budget.

Mallorca's youngest star chefFood & Drink

Mallorca's youngest star chef

Javier Hoebeeck cooked up his first Michelin star on Mallorca at the age of 31. He wields the cooking spoon at Playa de Muro in the north of the island.

Red Wine Guide Southern EuropeFood & Drink

Red Wine Guide Southern Europe

Experience the journey of southern European red wines - from their origins in Spain and Italy to the tantalizing delights of Mallorca.

Wein aus der D.O. Pla i LlevantFood & Drink

Wein aus der D.O. Pla i Llevant

In a class of their own: the quality wines from Mallorca's Denominación de Origen Pla i Llevant.

Wine from MallorcaFood & Drink

Wine from Mallorca

Mallorca's winemakers focus on quality. The first designation of origin for wine was the Denominación de Origen (D.O.) Binissalem in the heart of the island.

TapasFood & Drink

Tapas

Whether cod in garlic oil, meatballs in tomato sauce, cream cheese with Ibérico ham or fried squid rings - tapas are hearty snacks that are eaten at any ...

Michelin-starred restaurantsFood & Drink

Michelin-starred restaurants

Top cuisine in Mallorca: 11 Michelin stars for 10 restaurants make the island a hotspot for gourmets.

Golden catchFood & Drink

Golden catch

The Llampugas are in season in autumn. In October Cala Ratjada celebrates its traditional dolphinfish festival: the "Mostra de la Llampuga".

Mallorca's valuable podsFood & Drink

Mallorca's valuable pods

They are chocolate brown, versatile and now valued as a typical product of Mallorca in the upscale cuisine: the fruits of the carob tree.

Comeback of the "variat"Food & Drink

Comeback of the "variat"

The most typical of all Mallorcan tapas is making a comeback: Long live the "variat" with very different tapas on just one plate.

Mallorca's sweet sideFood & Drink

Mallorca's sweet side

Traditional pastries of the island: bunyols, profiteroles, cocas and the famous ensaïmadas.

Mallorcas typische RebsortenFood & Drink

Mallorcas typische Rebsorten

Among wine connoisseurs they are considered true treasures: Mallorca's native grape varieties such as Prensal Blanc, Mantonegro and Callet.

The variety of FigsFood & Drink

The variety of Figs

Fresh from the tree, they are irresistible. But they are also delicious in salads, with cheese or on Mallorca's famous pastry snail ensaimada.

Recipes from MallorcaFood & Drink

Recipes from Mallorca

Delicious Mallorca recipes, very easy to copy: from traditional to innovative. Bring a piece of the island to your table.

Market OlivarFood & Drink

Market Olivar

Palma's big market hall: shopping and feasting in the heart of Mallorca's Capital. The Mercado del Olivar is just the right place for this in the morning.