Mallorca, a gastronomic destination

January 2008 texts and images: their respective authors Published by: Consell de Mallorca Co-ordinated by: Isidre Vila Gastronomia Designed by: Bisgrfic Printed by: Imgesa Legal deposit: B3408-08

Mallorca is significant for its gastronomic culture and has become a very special destination for those who like to touch, smell, bite and taste the Mediterranean. From the larder to the table, strolling through the vineyards and wine cellars, visiting kitchens, restaurants and other different places. Mixing with the people and their traditions. A voyage for your senses that will help you discover the island and enjoy it.
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The Mediterranean larder sea~land~ tradition~

The geographical location of the island of Mallorca means you can get to know diverse, varied products that are typical of the Mediterranean gastronomy. Some products such as lobsters, prawns, scorpion fish, rockfish, cuttlefish, John Dory fish, sardines and dolphin-fish are good examples of the wealth the sea provides for us to enjoy at the table. The preparation of these products leads to the great variety and gastronomic richness which is characteristic of Mediterranean cuisine.

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The general conditions of the island, with its mild climate, mean there is a wealth of products from the earth, including aubergines, pebre bord and tomtigues de ramellet, not forgetting the production from almond trees, figs, vines and olive trees. The wines are excellent and the oils are extraordinarily delicate and smooth. The production of citric fruits, although very localised, is of a very high gastronomic quality. Products worthy of a great table.

One of the unarguable riches of the island is made up of a series of products that are unique and distinctive of the most traditional Mallorcan gastronomy, such as the curly pastry known as ensamada, the rectangular quartos or the traditional cakes made in local convents. Sweet or savoury flat cakes bring the taste of the landscape to our table. We should also mention water ices, above all those made with local citric fruits. Sobrassada, the islands best-known cured meat, is characterised by its careful preparation using typical ingredients, such as the meat from black pigs -originally from Majorca- and the pebre bord, making it unique throughout the world.

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Cuisine natural~ traditional~ today~

Tombet, frit, rabbit with onion, roast suckling pig, kid, ... or fish such as fried red mullet, boiled scorpion fish, Mallorcan-style dentex, ... the pa amb oli...

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Family traditions that enable us to enjoy yesterdays dishes today. A cuisine that combines products and deep roots, linked to the island, the fields, the sea and its people.

A cuisine of discovery, associated with the spirit of new creators and bringing traditional cuisine up to date. For seducing lifelong hosts as well as newly arrived ones. With more charm than magic. Honest, genuine cuisine.

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To the counters and the table

The bread shops, the old cafs, traditional restaurants and new projects for enjoying the products and the cuisine in genuine, seductive, pleasant settings. Establishments that are ambassadors and guides for tasting the territory. Places that help you discover its cuisine.

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Stop off on the way

Festivals and traditions to take you deep into the Mediterranean island. The places that have always been there and the balconies for sighting new treasures, the gastronomic treasures of today. Fields of vineyards before you get to the cellars. Finding an exquisite jam in a convent. Fairs and markets. Handicraft. Wine, oil and cheese tasting. A walk through the orchards of olive trees on the hills. The almond trees. Routes through Palma and the heart of Mallorca, the maritime route, the mountain cuisine.
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En route

Waking up on a farm. A farmers berenar. Pa amb oli and anything one fancies on top. Hiking. Dry stone paths. Stopping to rest at a spring. A sailors lunch. Lets go to the port first. The boats come in. Visiting vineyards. From the field to the wine cellar. Route, production processes. Exhibition. Bottles of wine as a souvenir. Get to know and feel the origin of tastes.

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Have a taste

Make friends, companions or new acquaintances. A wine cellar, a special area for tasting. Gastronomic culture: history, origin and production processes. Tasting, perceiving and sensorial stimuli.

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Agrotourism

Culture and heritage

Experiencing and enjoying the agricultural environment is the best way to identify the territory with its products and its gastronomy. The natural parks, the windmills and hiking are an excellent way of getting to know the islands heritage.

Museums, exhibition centres and unique buildings. You can travel back to the past and to different forms of life on the island. The heritage will bring you closer to the culture of gastronomy and this will help you to understand the origins and the traditions of the territory.

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Sport and active tourism

Business and gastronomy

Golf, nautical activities, el cycle tourism and so on. Activities that can be complemented with a marvellous stay on the island and the pleasure of enjoying good food.

The islands geographical tranquillity makes Mallorca an excellent place for hosting congresses, conventions and incentive meetings. The gastronomy offers added value to all business meetings and becomes one of the most highly appreciated key elements by those who attend them.

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Bon voyage and bon apptit!

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