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The Balearic Islands are a dream archipelago in the heart of the Mediterranean, where each island has a different soul. Mallorca, the largest, is a miniature continent that combines the majesty of the Tramuntana Mountains with family-friendly beaches and a capital, Palma, full of life and history. Menorca, the Biosphere Reserve, is a haven of peace with virgin coves and a protected rural landscape. Ibiza is the world epicenter of electronic music and nightlife, but it also hides charming towns and a bohemian interior. And Formentera, the little sister, is Europe's Caribbean paradise, accessible only by sea, with white sand beaches and unreal blue waters. The Balearic Islands are a destination of contrasts, where you can find everything from the most exclusive party to the most absolute silence.
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Flavors of Balearic Islands
Balearic cuisine is the essence of the Mediterranean. It is a product cuisine, marked by seasonality, with simple but tasty recipes that take advantage of the best of the garden, the countryside and, of course, the sea.
Must-Try Dishes
Sobrasada
A raw cured pork sausage, seasoned with paprika, which gives it its characteristic red color. It is consumed spread on bread, fried or as an ingredient in many dishes.
Lobster stew
The luxury dish of Menorca. A soupy and flavorful lobster stew, traditionally served in a clay pot. An authentic seafaring delicacy.
Mallorcan Frit
A traditional and filling dish. A frying of meat (usually lamb) and offal, with potatoes, red peppers and fennel. A dish with a lot of history.
Tumbet
The Mallorcan version of ratatouille or ratatouille. A vegetarian dish made of layers of fried potato, eggplant and red pepper, all covered with tomato sauce.
Arròs Brut
Literally 'dirty rice'. A soupy and spicy rice made with game meat, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables. An interior dish, tasty and powerful.
Bullit de Peix
The most authentic dish in Ibiza. It is served in two parts: first the fish (usually rock) boiled with potatoes and covered with a soft aioli, and then the banda rice cooked with the fish broth.
Typical Drinks
Ibizan Herbs
The emblematic liquor of Ibiza, made from the distillation of various aromatic plants and herbs such as anise, thyme and rosemary. It is taken cold as a digestive after meals.
Ointment
The drink par excellence of the Menorcan festivities. It is a refreshing and simple mix of local gin (Gin Xoriguer) with lemonade, served very cold. Essential in the Sant Joan celebrations.
Palo de Mallorca
A dark and dense liquor with a characteristic bitter and sweet flavor. It is made with cinchona and gentian and is usually taken as an aperitif, alone or with a siphon, to whet your appetite.
Wines of the Earth
The islands have several designations of origin, producing quality red and white wines from local varieties such as Manto Negro or Moll. The Binissalem wineries in Mallorca are the most recognized.
Frigola
Another traditional liquor from Ibiza, made with the flowers and leaves of thyme. It is sweeter and more aromatic than herbs, and is consumed as a digestive.
Xoriguer Gin
An artisanal gin from Mahón (Menorca) with Designation of Origin. It is distilled in copper stills with a traditional method and is the base of the famous Pomada.
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Sobrasada
A raw cured pork sausage, seasoned with paprika, which gives it its characteristic red color. It is consumed spread on bread, fried or as an ingredient in many dishes.
Lobster stew
The luxury dish of Menorca. A soupy and flavorful lobster stew, traditionally served in a clay pot. An authentic seafaring delicacy.
Mallorcan Frit
A traditional and filling dish. A frying of meat (usually lamb) and offal, with potatoes, red peppers and fennel. A dish with a lot of history.
Ibizan Herbs
The emblematic liquor of Ibiza, made from the distillation of various aromatic plants and herbs such as anise, thyme and rosemary. It is taken cold as a digestive after meals.
Ensaimada
The most iconic sweet in Mallorca. A sweet, fermented, flaky pastry baked in a spiral shape. It can be 'plain' (without filling) or filled with angel hair, cream or sobrasada.
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Travel advisory
During the summer, it is essential to book accommodation, rental cars and even restaurants well in advance, especially in Ibiza and Formentera. The roads in the Sierra de Tramuntana are narrow and with many curves, drive with caution. In Ibiza, the cost of tickets to clubs and drinks can be very high. Find out before. An 'Ecotasa' or sustainable tourism tax is applied per night and person in the accommodation.
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