Guide to savor the island
Mallorca not only conquers not only for its beaches and landscapes, but also for its gastronomy. The island offers a wide variety of traditional dishes that reflect its Mediterranean culture and peasant roots. If you are wondering where to eat typical food in Mallorca, here you have a guide with the essentials to enjoy the local cuisine.
Typical dishes not to be missed
- Ensaimada: the most famous Mallorcan sweet, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Sobrasada: sausage with Denomination of Origin, ideal on toast or as an ingredient in other dishes.
- Tumbet: roasted vegetable stew with tomato, very summery and healthy.
- Frito mallorquín: traditional recipe based on meat, vegetables and potatoes, full of flavor.
- Pa amb oli: bread with olive oil, tomato and local sausages, simple and delicious.
Markets and restaurants to try Mallorcan cuisine
Local markets
- Santanyí Market: with stalls selling fresh produce, cheeses and handmade sausages.
- Palma Market (Olivar): perfect for tasting tapas and buying local products.
Recommended restaurants
- Traditional Celler: old cellars converted into restaurants, where they serve traditional dishes in an authentic atmosphere.
- Coastal restaurants: where you can enjoy fresh fish and seafood by the sea.
- Village houses: small family taverns where you can discover homemade recipes.
Tips to live the gastronomic experience
Ask for the menu of the day usually includes traditional dishes at a good price.
Accompany your meal with a Mallorcan wine or a glass of hierbas dulces, the island's typical liqueur.
Don't forget to try the local desserts, such as coca de patata de Valldemossa.
Enjoying the gastronomy staying in Cala d'Or
If you want to live Mallorca to the fullest, the best thing to do is to combine relaxation by the sea with its traditional cuisine.
Staying in a charming place like INNER Es Molí, in Cala d'Or, brings you not only close to paradisiacal beaches, but also to restaurants and markets where you can taste the authentic typical food of Mallorca.
After exploring coves and strolling through villages with history, there is nothing better than returning to the hotel, relaxing and letting the local team recommend the best gastronomic corners of the area. Thus, your trip will be a perfect blend of sea, culture and flavor.
