Mallorca, itineraries and cuisine
Gastronomic routes
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Mallorca’s gastronomic assets placed within the reach of anyone who wants to discover the island from its fields, its wine cellars, its shop counters and its kitchens. Enjoy your route...
The guide 4 CONCEPTS TO COMPLETE EACH ROUTE
Action Gastronomic activities
Establishment Where to buy the island’s products
At the table Selection of restaurants
Where to sleep Accommodation with charm
3 ELEMENTS WHICH PROVIDE THE COMMON THEME OF THE 10 ROUTES
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Territory, product and cuisine The Tramuntana Sierra The pla The north The Wine Route The Olive Oil Route The Sweet Route Traditional Avant-garde Tapas The sea route
The island’s heritage and gastronomic culture: quality products, markets, country estates and traditions.
MY ROUTE Information and contact details to complete every itinerary or to create your own routes based on other gastronomic activities.
Maps
Port de Pollença
Port d’Alcúdia
Route Ruta 10 10
Pollença
Route Ruta 33
Port de Sóller
Escorca
Cala Rajada
Sóller Lloseta
Deià
Route Ruta 22
Sineu
Route Ruta 11
Valldemossa Route Ruta 55
Es Verger
Esporles
Binissalem Petra Sta. Eugènia
Puigpunyent
Algaida
Route Ruta 99
Calvià
THE ROUTES Different gastronomic routes based on the individual features of each small region. Each of the proposed routes is designed to be a guideline that inspires you to plan your own route by joining routes together, extending them and creating new ones. A common thread, therefore, with suggestions to help you go on a gradual voyage of discovery and to savour all the nuances you can uncover along the way.
Route Ruta 88
Port d’Andratx
Portals Nous
Manacor
Route Ruta 44
Palma Port de Palma
Porreres
Porto Cristo
Route Ruta 77
Route Ruta 66
Felanitx Llucmajor Campos
Colònia de St. Jordi
Portocolom
Portopetro
1~ tramuntana route An opportunity to discover one of the most representative areas of the island through its gastronomy. What we suggest here is a leisurely route, looking from a new perspective at towns whose charm is already well known, but that now reveal their more native side through their local produce and cuisine. A route lined with places perfect for strolling around, with ideas such as and routes around olive groves, with their hundred-year old trees. There are very attractive establishments where you can learn about gastronomic tourism, and shops that represent the authentic larder of the island. Port de Sóller and Valldemossa are refuges of tranquillity you can pass through from landscapes to cuisine.
Sóller Deià Valldemossa
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 11 km Area Tramuntana Sierra Towns Sóller Deià Valldemossa Other related routes R5, R10
Scenic routes and walking excursions that take you through the . With different levels of difficulty and durations of between two and four and a half hours. Lighthouses, country estates, springs, orange trees, olive groves, footpaths and ravines. All of these can be found between Sóller and Biniaraix, Fornalutx and Port de Sóller. Sóller entre tarongers Ajuntament de Sóller Plaça de la Constitució, 1 Tel. (+34) 971 630 200 www.a-soller.es GPS: Exit N39º45’59’’ E 2º42’54’ End N 39º47’50’’ E 2º41’44’
This ice cream factory represents a true commitment to the traditional craft of the Sóller valley. In its charming patio you can sample the creamy texture and enjoy the aromas of more than forty different ice creams. Don’t leave without tasting their citrus ice creams, and, of course, the orange flavour is a must. Fàbrica de gelats de Sóller Sóller Avda. de Cristòfol Colom, 13 Tel. (+34) 971 631 708 www.gelatsoller.com GPS: N39º46’05’’ E2º42’49’’
A building declared a Cultural Asset because of its importance as a historic place; it exudes enchantment from every brick. The dining room is an old oil mill where Mediterranean cuisine, made using typical products grown on site, is on offer. Agritourism services are also catered for here. Sa Pedrissa Deià Ctra. Valldemossa a Deià, s/n Tel. (+34) 971 639 111 www.sapedrissa.com GPS: N39º45’20’’ E2º38’10’’
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Establiments d´or The Establiment d’or (gold Establishment) mark is the seal awarded to those retail establishments that offer agricultural food products carrying the quality denomination of the Balearic Islands.
Vall de tarongers Retailers, producers and restaurateurs from the towns of Sóller and Fornalutx have joined together under the brand of (Valley of Orange Trees) to promote their products and cuisine. www.ajsoller.net
There is nothing better to complement a gastronomic route than having the chance to buy the local produce. Always working to seek out and discover singular retailers, often omitted from the conventional commercial and tourist routes, the Establiments d’or provide you with the best Mallorca has to offer.
Production and sale of olive oil with the denomination of origin seal Oli de Mallorca. On sale in the factory store is a complete range of local farm produce. The oil mill is open to visitors from November to March, by appointment only. Cooperativa Agrícola Sant Bartomeu Sóller Tel. (+34) 971 630 294 www.cooperativasoller.com GPS: N39º46’13’’ E2º43’30’’
An old Mallorcan house located on the Son Olesa property, 3 km from Valldemossa. Its privileged location, surrounded by pines and thousand-year-old olive trees, makes the hotel a unique place in which to enjoy the peace and quiet and beautiful landscapes. Try the potato buns with chocolate –a typical afternoon snack here in the area of Valldemossa.
Some of these establishments are far more than just a place to shop in; they provide an education on the island’s gastronomy.
Sóller, Valldemossa and Andratx Passing through Valldemossa as far as Andratx, you will encounter different tourism and cultural activities to complement your route. The different town councils and tourist offices provide information about the schedule of events in the area. www.sollerturisme.com www.andratx.net www.valldemossa.net
Olive oil tourism and agricultural routes The area of Sóller and the Tramuntana Sierra is included in the Olive Oil Route and Western Mountains of Mallorca Agro-route. www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat Adopt an orange tree Ca’s Sant is an agritourism property in Sóller that offers the opportunity to adopt an orange tree and enjoy your very own harvest. www.cas-sant.com
Cases de Ca’s Garriguer Valldemossa Ctra. Valldemossa a Andratx, km 2,5 Tel. (+34) 971 612 300 www.vistamarhotel.es GPS: N39º42’46’’ E2º35’40’’
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2~ pla route This route proposes a trip through inland Mallorca (or the Pla), during which you will wind your way along narrow, curving roads of exceptional beauty, into the heart of the land of vineyards, almond and olive trees. If you are lucky, you may even see some black pigs grazing in the wild. This is a route with an important traditional element. You will discover mills and visit buildings with history, such as the island’s typical country estates, known locally as possessions, many of which have been converted into tourist accommodation. This lineal itinerary can be combined with other routes and, in particular, with different gastronomic offers related to wine; why not take advantage of finding yourself in the territory of the main wine denominations? Don’t miss the small bakeries in the towns –they bake delicious pastries of Arab origin.
Lloseta
Sineu Petra
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 34 km Area El pla Towns Lloseta Sineu Petra Other related routes R4
Sa Teulera is a family farm dedicated to organic agricultural production. It produces vegetables, cereals, meat, fruit and grapes. One of the highlights is the cheese made from raw milk and its home-baked bread. Products on sale and free guided tours for groups of up to 25 people. Sa Teulera Petra Ctra. Petra a Manacor, km 4 Tel. (+34) 971 183 474 GPS: N39º36’00’’ E3º07’40’’
Located in an 18th-century house, the Celler de Can Carrossa prepares Mallorcan cuisine based on recipes found in old books and passed down by word of mouth. The result is a unique cuisine, full of flavours and aromas. Celler Can Carrossa Lloseta Carrer Nou, 28 Tel. (+34) 971 514 023 GPS: N39º43’10’’ E 2º52’06’’
A small inland hotel for those who want to spend their holidays relaxing and enriching their cultural side. This establishment organises wine tastings, visits to wineries and tasting menus. The restaurant offers a wide range of local and international dishes, as well as market cuisine. In Sineu, we recommend visiting the Wednesday market. Hotel Son Cleda Sineu Plaça del Fossar, 7 Tel. +(34) 971 521 038 www.hotelsoncleda.com GPS: N39º38’38’’ E3º00’41’’
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The possessions These are Mallorca’s great country estates. Their previous owners, the Lords of the manor, formed part of the island’s landed gentry.
Gastronomic routes The tourism section of this website provides information on establishments grouped around the different regions. www.conselldemallorca.cat
These country estates were a complete productive microsystem based on self-sufficiency, where wheat, oil and other basic necessities were produced. The estate usually consisted of various buildings, often organised around a central patio where the owner’s rooms, chapel, wine cellar, oil press, flour mills and stables would have been found.
Windmills are a testimony to the agricultural character of Petra. Today 12 of these flour producing installations from the 18th century still survive. In some cases they have been transformed into homes. An example of architecture related to the region’s produce. Molins de Petra Petra Carrer de la Font, 1 Tel. (+34) 971 830 000 www.ajpetra.net GPS: N39º37’02’’ E3º06’46’’
Charming and genuinely Mallorcan winery. The building, dating from 1868, is half underground and boasts some of the island’s pioneering facilities. The winery produces award-winning and nationally recognised wines which are included in the Pla i Llevant denomination of origin. The winery is open to the public from Monday to Friday during July and August.
Quely If you are passing through Inca, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the biscuit factory in Quely. www.quely.es
Other agricultural routes in the area and also classified by product: www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat Accommodation with charm To discover enchanting accommodation on the island the following websites will be of assistance: www.reisdemallorca.com www.agroturismo-balear.com www.possessionsdemallorca.com
These estates evolved and became fortifications or rural palaces, some in Baroque and Modernist style. Recently, there has been an important trend for converting these estates into hotels or agritourism establishments.
Celler Miquel Oliver Petra Carrer de la Font, 26 Tel. (+34) 971 561 117 www.miqueloliver.com GPS: N39º37’02’’ E3º06’45’’
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3~ north route This itinerary, focused on the north coast, is lined with sea and mountain landscapes. The beaches at Alcúdia, the Sant Vicenç Cove in Pollença and the Albufera Natural Park are some of the most privileged spots on the Mallorcan coast. Some of the highlights of its fish and shellfish cuisine are the red mullet, scorpion fish, sea bass and the popular fish rice –and not forgetting the stewed lobster casserole. The towns of Alcúdia and Pollença offer different tourist activities connected with gastronomy and regional produce.
Pollença
Escorca
Duration 1 day Route distance 39 km Area El nord Towns Escorca Pollença Port de Pollença Other related routes R10
The Vinyes Mortitx project is a recent creation that resulted from an idea thought up by a group of wine enthusiasts. The initiative also contributes to energising the rural environment, as it promotes the agriculture, economy and culture of the territory. At its location, in the wild Tramuntana Sierra, the company has planted the very finest varieties of grapes, which enables it to produce truly singular wines. There are organised tours of the vineyards and wineries. Furthermore, it is possible to purchase the products directly. Vinyes Mortitx Escorca Ctra. Pollença a Lluc, km 10,9 Tel. (+34) 971 182 339 www.vinyesmortitx.com GPS: N39º52’11’’ E2º55’40’’
Stay restaurant, recently renovated in a modern and Mediterranean style and with a privileged location facing the sea, provides one of the most beautiful snapshots of the north of the island. Stay offers a wide gastronomic selection, with some specialities from among which the different fresh fish dishes really stand out. Stay Restaurant Pollença Port de Pollença Tel. (+34) 971 864 013 www.stayrestaurant.com GPS: N39º54’25’’ E3º04’55’’
This historical butcher’s shop in Pollença forms part of a network of retailers selling the island’s products, known as Establiments d’or. Specialising in meats and charcuterie, the shop completes its offer with a delicatessen selection and a wine cellar. Traditional sobrassada and botifarró sausages and pâtés are made on the premises. Ensenyat Alimentació Pollença Carrer d’Alcúdia, 5 Tel. (+34) 971 533 618 www.ensenyat.com GPS: N39º52’34’’ E3º01’01’’
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Island cuisine Mallorca boasts native raw materials of the highest quality with an extraordinary flavour that gives its cuisine its character and value.
Tourist activities For information on other tourist activities in this area, please consult the websites of the town councils in Pollença, Alcúdia and Albufera. www.pollensa.com www.alcudia.net www.mallorcaweb.net/salbufera
It would not be exaggerating to say that Mallorca’s cuisine is one of the most spectacular in the Mediterranean. Its country cooking, with its simple dishes, or its fisherman’s cuisine, with recipes often passed down from one generation to the next, give the island’s dishes their identity.
This hotel is a member of the Balearic agritourism network. It was one of the first in Mallorca to have its own spa. The hotel’s restaurant is presented as the reawakening of Mallorcan cuisine. Close to the oil mill there is a second space for relaxing in and enjoying a cocktail. The hotel organises themed cuisine evenings and wine tastings. Son Brull Hotel & Spa Pollença Ctra. Palma a Pollença, km 49,8 Tel. (+34) 971 535 353 www.sonbrull.com GPS: N39º51’48’’ E3º01’28’’
This winery is open to visitors and organises guided wine tastings. The Romans were the first to cultivate vines on the land that nowadays forms part of the Ca’n Vidalet estate. The cellar produces fresh and fruity wines, with different aromas, made using Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Ca’n Vidalet Pollença Ctra. d’Alcúdia a Pollença, km 4,85 Tel. (+34) 971 531 719 www.canvidalet.com GPS: N39º52’44’’ E3º01’08’’
Mallorcan cooking is not only a cuisine rooted in the land and its products, it also has a cultural element tied in with the island’s history. Everyday cooking is basic and simple, typically Mediterranean, but full of imagination with creations as fabulous as tombet or as simple as bread with olive oil.
Other routes All over Mallorca there are other routes based on different themes which can be designed. Train Route In Sóller, and also in Palma, Inca and Manacor. Talaiot Route The talaiot culture of Bronze Age megaliths has left its enigmatic legacy on the island. Various itineraries recommend points of interest all over Mallorca. Sanctuaries, Hermitages and Castles Route Natural Protected Spaces Route Details of all of these natural itineraries can be found at: www.infomallorca.net
Festival cuisine and cooking in wealthy homes is rich and refined and not found in many other places in the Mediterranean. It is a cuisine with added historical value which, often, includes roasts, stews and stuffed dishes –uniquely exquisite and with a Baroque sumptuousness.
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4~ wine route In terms of gastronomic tourism, wine producers have led the way. The recognition of certain quality brands identified with Mallorca has enabled some very attractive tourist activities to be organised around this theme. The possibility of visiting a vineyard and learning about the production cycle, with all its variations, to take a look inside a winery, participate in a wine tasting and finally to take the product home with you, all represent an interesting attraction for visitors. These estates also allow visitors to enjoy restaurants among the vines, as well as accommodation created from old converted wineries. This route is laid out around the pla area, although itineraries focused on wine can be organised over a large part of the island.
Binissalem Sta. Eugènia Algaida
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 32 km Area El pla Towns Binissalem Algaida Sta. Eugènia Other related routes R2
Three generations of wine-makers have worked to achieve the recognition of the prestige and quality of José L. Ferrer wines. A commitment to quality and innovation without losing touch with its roots and traditions. A visit to this winery can be complemented by wine tastings and the purchase of its products. In the town of Binissalem, listed as a national heritage complex of historical and artistic buildings, you will find old country estates and large farms –heirs to the island’s agricultural activity. Bodegas José L. Ferrer Binissalem Carrer de Conquistador, 103 Tel. (+34) 971 511 050 www.vinosferrer.com GPS: 39º41’00’’ E2º50’36’’
This old mill has been converted into a restaurant. The establishment is small and cosy, especially the patio. Mallorcan cuisine is the house speciality. Es molí de Pina Pina Carrer Sant Plàcid, 3 Tel. (+34) 971 125 303 GPS: N39º36’02’’ E 02º55’39’’
Can Majoral is a family-run winery, concerned with developing indigenous varieties of grapes and adapting foreign ones. The vineyards are located in Algaida, a town with a long wine-producing tradition which preserves its ancestral farming culture. Wines produced here come under the Pla i Llevant de Mallorca denomination of origin. Production of organic wines. The Can Majoral winery is distinctive, with an old-fashioned air that co-exists with modern technology. Wine tastings are organised here to complement retail sales. The design of the wine labels is particularly attractive and is the work of Mallorcan artists. Can Majoral Algaida Carrer del Campanar, s/n Tel. (+34) 971 665 867 www.canmajoral.com GPS: N39º33’27’’ E2º53’20’’
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4~ A 15th-century country estate in the winelands which today provides agritourism services. The old wine cellar has been converted into a spectacular setting where you can enjoy exquisite signature cuisine. The extensive wine list includes carefully selected traditional Mallorcan wines. A cosy, family atmosphere that invites you to immerse yourself in Mallorca’s agritourism.
Sa Torre Santa Eugènia Carrer de les Alqueries, 70 Tel. (+34) 971 144 011 www.sa-torre.com GPS: N39º38’04’’ E2º50’95’’
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Quality products The characteristics a product acquires from the geographical location it is produced in enables us to differentiate it and market it in a specific way. To be precise, thanks to the denominations of origin and their regulating bodies it is possible to define quality norms that are demanded of all the participating producers.
D.O. Routes The D.O. regulatory boards propose vineyard routes connected with the products carrying the D.O. seal and the corresponding producers and retailers www.binissalemdo.com www.plaillevantmallorca.es
In Mallorca you will find the wellknown Oli de Mallorca Protected Denomination of Origin. The denominations of origin of the wines of Binissalem and Pla i Llevant complement Mallorca’s wine potential with their (Serra de Tramuntana - Costa Nord, Vi de la Terra Mallorca and Vi de la Terra Illes Balears). Palo de Mallorca and Herbes de Mallorca are geographical denominations of two of the island’s typical liqueurs. Other marks that you can find in Mallorca are the protected geographical indications (PGI), which form a commercial and quality framework for Mallorcan sobrassada cured sausage and ensaïmada pastries. In addition, these guarantee seals provide weight and identity for other quality Mallorcan products: the island’s pork products (PMS) and lamb products (MMS), Mallorcan almonds and honey (ESMEL).
Fairs and festivals Wine Fair Pollença (April) www.ajpollenca.net Wine Fair Binissalem (September)
Consell Wine Fair Other references to agricultural wine Consell (October) www.ajconsell.net routes have a specific connection with the different denominations. Nouveau Wine Festival www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat Santa Maria del Camí (November) www.ajsantamariadelcami.org Various private companies also offer excursions and tourist activities related to wine. www.mallorcaexperiences.com Small wineries The Petits Cellers Illes Balears association brings together a selection of establishments which, in addition to offering quality products, are especially set up for receiving visits and offering wine tastings and other wine-related activities. www.petitscellers.es
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5~ olive oil route If you want to do a complete gastronomic route in Mallorca focused on one single product, the ideal option is the Olive Oil Route. Based around olive trees, oil presses, mills and, of course, Mallorcan olive oil you will find activities, restaurants, hotels and shops where you can purchase and taste the product, as well as architectural heritage, territories and landscapes. This itinerary proposes taking a trip through the area of the Tramuntana Sierra, close to Sóller. The olive trees, the estate where we can learn about the product and the elaboration process, as well as accommodation in an old oil mill, together complete one of the most authentic routes on the island.
Sóller Deià Es Verger
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 43 km Area Towns Es Verger Deià Port de Sóller Sóller Other related routes R1, R10
To appreciate the value of Mallorcan olive oil, there is no better way than to stroll through its olive groves. This suggestion is a walking route that begins halfway along the road between Sóller and Deià, in the Cas Avinyons estate. The star attraction of the route is the olive tree, so called because of its shape. A thousand-year-old work of art. In Mallorca you will find other olive trees of special interest that are well worth a visit, all of them situated within the olive oil tourism itineraries. Walking tour 4,5 km. Camí de Muleta Sóller www.illesbalearsqualitat.es GPS (refuge): N39º29’24’’ E2º53’49’’
In Es Racó des Teix, at the foot of the mountain of the same name, you will enjoy one of the island’s great gastronomic moments. The chef, Josef Sauerschell, awarded a Michelin star, prepares modern dishes based on Mediterranean cuisine. The terrace is an excellent choice for enjoying the cuisine and landscape. This establishment offers an à la carte service, a tasting menu and a vegetarian menu.
After lunch, don’t miss a visit to an oil mill. These companies that produce the famous Oli de Mallorca are open to the public from November to January, and offer the possibility of enjoying a visit to familiarise yourself with the process of elaboration of Mallorcan oil. Close to Valldemossa, in Esporles, you will discover Es Verger. The oil produced at the Verger oil mill is organic and comes from old Mallorcan olive trees and from other newly planted Arbequina olive trees.
Es Racó des Teix Deià Carrer de sa Vinya Vella, 6 Tel. +(34) 971 639 501 www.esracodesteix.es GPS: N39º44’82’’ E02º38’99’’
Es Verger Esporles S’Hort des Verger, s/n Tel. +(34) 971 619 220 GPS: N39º38’45’’ E2º34’01’’
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The mills In Mallorca, country life has traditionally revolved around the mills. These constructions, which have passed from their economic importance of the past to become one of the island’s most unique heritage assets, provide gastronomic tourism with its identity.
Olive trees and groves Olivera de Cort (Palma) Sa Madona del Barranc (Sóller) Na Flamarades (Pollença)
There are three types of mill: Watermills, which are powered mainly by underground water, fall into two types: mills which move a horizontal wheel or a vertical wheel. These mills were particularly used in flour production.
The Muleta estate is located in the middle of the mountains in the region of Sóller, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the port. This old country estate, now converted into an agritourism establishment and which still preserves its original oil press, is located in an agricultural setting dedicated to olive picking and oil production. An extraordinary place to relax in, on a route in which olive oil is the star. The estate also offers a restaurant service.
Muleta de Ca s’Hereu Port de Sóller Carrer del camp de sa Mar, s/n Tel. 971 186 018 www.muletadecashereu.com GPS: N39º47’12’’ E2º41’18’’
Windmills have been used to grind corn and also to extract water. The oldest windmills have been documented since the period after the Reconquista in the Middle Ages, while the others have been used more recently. Horse mills are powered by animals. Despite having an inferior performance to the other types of mill, their versatility made them a widely used installation. They are used mainly in flour production and there are also some which are used to produce oil.
Oil mills Olis Sóller (Sóller) Josep Campins Reynés (Mancor de la Vall) Oli Solivellas (Alcúdia) Aubocassa (Manacor)
Handicraft displays Olive wood provides the material for the production of handcrafted decorative items, kitchen utensils and furniture. In Consell you will find some of the master craftsmen and women with the longest experience of working with this product: Artesania Bernat Fiol. www.artesaniadelolivo.com
Olive oil walking routes The Muleta path (Sóller) The Biniaraix ravine (Biniaraix) The Garrover spring path (Mancor de la Vall) The Coma- Sema olive grove (Orient)
An organisation of mill enthusiasts, together with the government, is working hard to recuperate and promote this ethnological heritage. www.conselldemallorca.net/ mediambient/molins MIC 28/29
6~ sweet route This proposal will lead you to some of the island’s best known products, such as genuine Mallorcan ensaïmada pastries. The tradition of herb liqueurs and the emblematic bakeries are some of the treasures that can also be discovered along this route. The itinerary crosses the area surrounding Palma and could be the final complement to other routes detailed in this guide.
Puigpunyent Palma Llucmajor
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 65 km Area Towns Llucmajor Puigpunyent Palma Other related routes R8, R9, R10
The F. Vidal Catany distillery is a family business dedicated to producing typical Balearic liqueurs since 1951. Following the authentic Mallorcan tradition of creating these liqueurs, it offers a great variety of products, among which the herb liqueurs really stand out. A guided tour of the installations will allow you to see the whole liqueur elaboration process as well as providing you with the opportunity to purchase the products.
An old farmhouse from the period of Moorish occupation, originally dedicated to the production of vines, olives and cereals. Old saddlebags, mountings and tools hang from the walls of the current restaurant bearing witness to the productive agricultural past of this estate. The culinary style is modern with an international dimension. Specialities include Mallorcan cuisine, fish and seasonal game.
Destil·leries F.Vidal Catany Llucmajor Carrer de Sant Francesc, s/n Tel. +(34) 971 660 178 www.herbesvidal.com GPS: N39º29’24’’ E2º53’49’’
Restaurant Finca Son Gual Puigpunyent Ctra. de Puigpunyent, km 6 Tel. +(34) 971 790 205 www.fincasongual.com GPS: N39º33’54’’ E2º53’52’’
El Forn de la Glòria is a family business specialised in baking Mallorcan ensaïmada pastries. This bakery dates back to before the time of the Catalan conquest of Mallorca in the 13th century. Here you can purchase the various specialities and the bakery also offers free guided tours. The herb and traditional palo liqueurs, and the savoury Arab pastries are products which are well worth including on your shopping list as you travel around Palma. Forn de la Glòria Palma Carrer del Forn de la Glòria, 7 Tel. +(34) 971 713 317 GPS: N39º34’10’’ E2º38’47’’
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From handicrafts to the table The handicrafts tradition on the island has a lot to do with the agricultural and culinary use of different articles and utensils.
Quality denominations With information about the island’s different quality denominations and their regulatory boards, you can find out more about the characteristics, the production processes and some of the retail establishments for each product.
Pottery and clay, blown glass, bladesmith work and basket-ware handicrafts have all historically come from work in Mallorcan fields, wineries and at its tables. Furthermore, the craftsmen and women who create leather and footwear, traditional Mallorcan roba de llengües fabric and embroidery complete a tradition that you can still discover in our routes across the island.
This rural hotel, situated amid pastures and surrounded by mills, will transport you to the Mallorca of customs and traditions. The buildings of Posada des Molí date back to 1897 and they still maintain a rustic yet refined character, with a mix of Mallorcan and Provençal styles. An outstanding feature of both the breakfasts and the set-menu and à la carte dinners are the homemade dishes prepared using ingredients grown on-site.
Posada des Molí Palma de Mallorca Camí de Son Fangos - Es Pilarí Tel. 971 260 593 www.posadadesmoli.com GPS: N39º31’55’’ E 2º46’27’’
Museums, shops and the workshops of master craftsmen and women are a good example of this economic, traditional and very representative activity in Mallorca.
Guarantee seal of Mallorcan almonds www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat Quality honey www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat Guarantee seal of Mallorcan almonds www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat
Handicrafts Mallorca’s different towns often provide information about various handicrafts activities in their tourism promotions. The website of the Consell de Mallorca has a special handicrafts section which provides an index including much of the island’s handicrafts. www.infomallorca.net Museums Marratxí Pottery Museum www.marratxi.es/museu Gordiola Glass Museum www.gordiola.com
ESMEL guarantee seal Quality honey www.esmel.com PGI Mallorcan ensaïmada www.ensaimadademallorca.com
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7~ traditional cuisine Mallorca’s gastronomic heritage of using locally produced and high quality products is reflected in its culinary offer. The varied and diverse selection of restaurants, and the work of their avant-garde chefs, has become one of the main references of today’s Mallorcan cuisine. The tombet, frit dishes, rabbit with onion or the fish, such as fried red mullet, boiled scorpion fish and Mallorcan-style dentex, are some of the main local specialities, not forgetting, of course, bread with olive oil. The route passes through the Pla area towards the east, and leads you to traditional products such as sobrassada sausages and cheeses.
Manacor Porreres Felanitx Campos
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 53 km Area Towns Manacor S’Horta Campos Porreres Other related routes R10
Situated just a few kilometres from Manacor, the Son Sureda Ric winery is a return to the Middle Ages. Its stone press and wine cellar have remained the same in appearance and condition since they were built in the 17th century. The walls of the press and cellar are impregnated with the yeast spores that cause the spontaneous fermentation of the wine produced there. Guided visits of the vineyards and cellar can be arranged and you could finish off by sampling the house wines at a guided wine tasting. Son Sureda Ric Manacor Ctra. Manacor a Colònia de St. Pere, km 6 Tel. +(34) 609 777 078 www.sonsuredaric.com GPS: N39º34’10’’ E3º12’16’’
A family restaurant located in the mythical village of Cas Concos. Son Terrassa presents a menu with a great variety of Mallorcan dishes, outstanding among which are the flame-grilled meats, cooked to suit each client’s taste and accompanied by fresh vegetables picked from the establishment’s own garden. An ideal place to delight your palate and enjoy nature in a rural setting and the island’s traditional gastronomy. Son Terrassa Felanitx Ctra. Cas Concos a Felanitx, km 10 www.sonterrassa.com GPS: N39º25’09’’ E3º08’15’’
One of the oldest cheese-makers in the Balearics. In addition to being able to purchase cheese directly from the producer, it is also possible to learn about the manufacturing process and visit the ripening caves. You can also buy olive oil produced on the premises. Free guided tours can be booked. Formatges i oli Piris Campos Carrer de Menorca, s/n Tel. +(34) 971 650 070 GPS: N39º25’52’’ E3º01’10’’
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The slaughter One of the island’s most ancestral traditions is the pig slaughter.
Sobrassadas Itineraries to visit producers of sobrassada, the typical cured sausage, carrying a protected geographical indication seal. www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat
This gastronomic event, converted into a tradition, reflects the connection between the island’s natural resources and its festivities, with a local raw material used to create very popular products.
An old refurbished country estate that has been converted into a rural hotel. This establishment is a member of the Reis de Mallorca accommodation network.
Sa Bassa Rotja Porreres Camí de sa Pedrera, s/n Tel. 971 168 225 www.sabassarotja.com GPS: N39º29’63’’ E3º02’69’’
The slaughter usually takes place in autumn, taking advantage of favourable weather conditions for conserving the resulting products, which include such emblematic cured meats as sobrassada and camaiot sausages. This is, above all, a public festival, in which farm owners get together with their neighbours, friends and families. An authentic display of Mallorcan character.
Festivals and traditions Festivals and traditions complement the gastronomic routes and play an important role in the island’s calendar of events. One of the recurring features of many popular festivals is the farmers’ dance. Also of interest are the For further information about this traditional cossiers dances, the product see the PGI website: www.sobrasadademallorca.org Easter and Corpus Christi processions, the fisherman’s festivals in honour of Saint Peter, the There are also other product itineraries, in this case to visit places re-enactments of battles between the Moors and Christians in Polwhere Mallorcan cheeses are lença, the grape harvest festival made. Mallorcan dairy producers. in Binissalem and the Dijous Bo Mallorcan cheeses agriroute: agricultural fair in Inca. www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat www.infomallorca.net
The tradition dictates that the owner, with long experience of these duties, inserts the knife into the animal’s throat while others hold it down on a bench. After slaughtering the animal the sign of the cross is made to ward off evil spirits. Next, the hair is singed off and the skin rubbed with a pumice stone and hot water. When the carcass is clean, it is cut into the different pieces that will be used to make various products. For the sobrassada, the meat is mixed with paprika and stuffed into natural pig intestine.
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8~ avant-garde cuisine
Palma Portals Nous
Avant-garde cuisine, well understood and linked to seasonal quality products, is an important asset in different areas of the island.
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 28 km Area
Around Palma you will find many of the best known restaurants and most important markets. This counterpoint of authenticity and tradition, on the one hand, and new applications, on the other, enable us to create a truly alluring itinerary.
Towns Palma Portals Nous Other related routes R9, R10
In this route we have not forgotten about concepts such as architecture and design, which you will find in the different stop offs we propose.
The Olivar market, situated in the commercial centre of the city and recently renovated, has become a European model of how the markets of the future should be. Santa Catalina market, in the old town, has become one of the most select in the city. The culinary group in Santa Catalina market organises different gastronomic shows offering food sampling, Mallorcan wine tastings and workshops on cooking and nutrition for children. Mercat de l’Olivar i de Sta. Catalina Palma Plaça de l’Olivar, s/n Tel. +(34) 971 720 314 Tel. +(34) 971 720 315 www.mercasantacatalina.com GPS: N39º34’25’’ E2º39’09’’
With its two Michelin stars, here you will enjoy original flavours with a style of their own. In addition to the normal menu, the Tristán Restaurant offers tasting menus and a gourmet tapas menu. Under the guidance of chef, Gerhard Schwaiger, you can also participate in thematic and seasonal cookery courses. Restaurant Tristán Portals Nous Tel. +(34) 971 675 547 www.grupotristan.com GPS: N39º31’53’’ E2º33’59’’
A small establishment situated in Palma’s old town, with a carefully presented and very attractive display. An authentic showcase for the most representative Balearic agricultural food products. Member of the Establiments d’Or network. Ágape Palma Carrer de l’Argenteria, 12 Tel. +(34) 971 725 213
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The markets The local markets are characterised by their fresh produce, and in particular their fish. Personal service, quality and variety. Local produce. A close relation with productproducers. The spectacle of the sale and layout of articles. A social place of exchange. The markets represent a summary of the island’s gastronomic heritage and they also host activities. Training the assistants is complemented by segmentation and specialisation as well as modern facilities.
Michelin in Mallorca The recognition obtained by some chefs and establishments also allows us to define our gastronomic itineraries. The Michelin Guide highlights five places of special interest to complement an avantgarde route.
Restaurant guides A great number of the restaurants on the island are members of associations and are listed in the main promotional guides. mallorca-restaurants-121.com www.infomallorca.net www.restauracio.org
Read’s www.readshotel.com
L’agenda dels mercats setmanals: www.infomallorca.net
Es Racó d’es Teix www.esracodesteix.es Tristán www.grupotristan.com Plat d’Or
In Palma’s historical centre stands the old Missió convent, a 17th-century building now converted into a hotel. The sensitive and careful refurbishment fits perfectly with the avant-garde character of this route. In addition to an extensive menu, the establishment offers a tasting menu and a long wine list.
Convent de la Missió Palma Carrer de la Missió, 7 Tel. 971 227 347 www.conventdelamissio.com GPS: N39º34’24’’ E2º39’05’’
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9~ tapas route The tapas tradition is very popular across the whole island, in particular in and around Palma. This is a real gastronomic culture, and certainly one of the most social, which leads us in an exceptional way along a tasting itinerary with stops in multiple bars and kitchens. A route for eating and also drinking wines, beer and cocktails providig a new attraction. Furthermore, the suggested establishments and activities give the route a modern and cosmopolitan touch.
Palma
Duration 1-2 days Route distance 11 km Area Towns Palma Other related routes R8, R10
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Dry Palma Carrer Bonaire, 10 Tel. +(34) 971 716 853
La 5ª Puñeta Palma Carrer de les Caputxines, 3 Tel. +(34) 971 711 571
S.P.Q.R. Slow Food Louge & Drinks Palma Carrer de Sant Magí, 58
Orient Express Palma Carrer de la Llonja, 6 Tel. +(34) 971 711 183 El Botxo II Palma Carrer de Velázquez, 14 Tel. +(34) 971 717 880
In this unique establishment you can purchase wines from Mallorca and abroad. A multifunctional and well-equipped space that combines sales with other parallel activities. Islacatavinos organises initiation and monographic activities focused on wine. Also cooking workshops. Islacatavinos Palma Carrer de Guillem Massot, 45 Tel. +(34) 971 760 585 www.islacatavinos.com GPS: N39º34’47’’ E2º38’43’’
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Fairs, festivals and gastronomy The calendar of fairs and festivals represents a cultural reference point which, in many cases, justifies the islands gastronomic tradition. Fairs and festivals have their origins in agricultural or animalrearing celebrations, such as the grape harvest and the slaughter, and products such as wild mushrooms and, of course, olive oil.
Tapalma International tapas fair which every year, during October, proposes different itineraries around Palma: Santa Catalina, Centre, Plaça d’Espanya, la Llotja and Entrerutes. The routes can be followed at lunchtime or at night. www.tapalma.es
The Dijous Bo in Inca, the Sweet Fair, the Grape Harvest Fair and also the Clay Fair in Marratxí are events that must be included in our itineraries.
A combination of elegance and comfort in a 16th-century palace located in Palma’s old town. The bar Lounge offers a selection of local and imported wines. The entrance is an example of the Palma’s typical patios.
Hotel Tres Palma Carrer dels Apuntadors, 3 Tel. 971 717 333 www.hoteltres.com GPS: N39º34’08’’ E2º38’43’’
The cossiers dance in Algaida, the night of the feast of Saint Anthony, in many towns on the island, and Saint John’s Eve are some traditions with an equally strong relation to gastronomic customs. Recently activities related with gastronomy have also been promoted. BONÍSSIM is a promotional campaign for Mallorcan products which has a special impact around the Easter period.
Restaurant guides Some events organised by different restaurant groups offer very attractive thematic programmes: www.anardetapes.cat
Culture + gastronomy In Palma you can find combinations of culture + gastronomy around the following themes: 1. Gothic The cathedral, la Llotja, Museum of Mallorca, Diocesan Museum 2. Renaissance and Baroque In Palma and also out of town 3. Contemporary culture Museums, cultural centres and palaces host different artistic events 4. Modernism Route In the centre of Palma, the suburbs and outlying areas 5. Palma’s patios Singular architectural spaces dotted throughout the old town Information in tourist offices: www.conselldemallorca.net
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10~ sea route
Port de Pollença Port d’Alcúdia Cala Rajada Port de Sóller
Porto Cristo
Port de Palma Port d’Andratx
An option for thematic and water sports tourism, focused on an itinerary by boat. This route is for sailors and includes different listings of quays where you can moor your boat and sample the island’s wonderful gastronomy. In some ports there is also the option of connecting with other routes from this guide.
Portocolom
Portopetro Colònia de Sant Jordi
Duration 1-4 days Route distance 11 km Area Mallorca Towns and other routes Cala Rajada Porto Cristo (R7) Portocolom (R7) Portopetro (R7) Colònia de Sant Jordi Port de Palma (R6, R8, R9) Port d’Andratx (R6, R8) Port de Sóller (R1, R5) Port de Pollença (R3) Port d’Alcúdia (R3)
Where can we have a good meal? Restaurant Rocamar Tel. (+34) 971 671 261 www.rocamardorada.com
Where can we have a good meal? Ca’n Maya Tel. (+34) 971 564 035 www.canmaya,com
Where can we moor?
Portocolom Tel. (+34) 971 824 658 GPS: N39º25’10’’ E3º15’53’’
Sa Sínia Tel. (+34) 971 824 323
Port de Sóller Tel. (+34) 971 674 216 GPS: N39º47’39’’E2º41’29’’
Restaurant Lua Tel. (+34) 971 824 323
Portopetro Tel. (+34) 971 657 657 GPS: N39º21’38’’ E3º12’38’’
Can Martina Tel. (+34) 971 657 517
Port de Pollença Tel. (+34) 971 633 316 GPS: N39º54’10’’E3º05’06’’
Restaurant IRU Tel. (+34) 971 867 002 Passeig d’Anglada Camarasa, 23
Colònia de Sant Jordi Tel. (+34) 971 656 224 GPS: N39º18’57’’ E2º59’53’’
Can Antonio Tel. (+34) 971 655 405 www.restauranteantonio.net
Port d’Alcúdia Tel. (+34) 971 546 955 GPS: N39º50’14’’E3º08’07’’
Restaurant Barlovento Tel. (+34) 971 545 048 Carrer de Grabiel Roca, 33
Where can we moor? Cala Rajada Tel. (+34) 971 564 019 GPS: N39º42’37’’ E3º27’49’’
Port d’Andratx Tel. (+34) 971 674 216 GPS: N39º32’43’’E2º23’06’’
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Notes
... and bon appétit!
Tourist Information www.infomallorca.net Regulatory Board of the Oli de Mallorca Denomination of Origin www.illesbalearsqualitat.es Regulatory Board of the Binissalem Denomination of Origin www.binissalemdo.com Regulatory Board of the Pla i Llevant Denomination of Origin www.plaillevantmallorca.es Serra de Tramuntana - Costa Nord wines www.illesbalearsqualitat.es Terra Illes Balears wines www.illesbalearsqualitat.es Terra Mallorca wines www.illesbalearsqualitat.es Regulatory Board of the PGI Sobrassada de Mallorca www.sobrassadademallorca.org Regulatory Board of the PGI Ensaïmada de Mallorca www.ensaimadademallorca.com Agritourism www.agroturismo-balear.com Reis de Mallorca www.reisdemallorca.com Mallorcan Restaurant Association www.restauracio.org PIMEM Restaurants www.restauracionmallorca.com Mallorcan Hotel Federation www.fehm.es Mallorca Tourism Promotion www.fomentmallorca.org Mallorca Convention Bureau www.mallorcacb.com
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