OUR GUIDE

We, the Mallorcans are fortunate to be able to easily enjoy an island full of charm, an island that is the object of desire for many visitors. And we dont always enjoy the island as we could. We have everything so close to hand….many places we know from when we were children and of course there is the typical excuse “we will go tomorrow”.

Therefore, when we prepared a guide for you to discover our island it is easy for us to know if we have done it well: as when we read it, if we feel like doing everything we are recommending in the guide it demonstrates that we ave done it well.

To be honest, to discover the Mallorca that we portray in this guide we would also love to experience. In fact, maybe we have already discovered it but we still need something more…. revisit again and again! But this will also happen to you. You’re always going to be left with the urge for more. But don’t worry, it’s quite normal.

So now you are aware, we are here so that in some way, you also feel that all these places that we recommend are a little yours as well. We hope you enjoy it.

Make yourself at home!

Josep

WEEKLY MARKETS

Each village in Mallorca, once a week, organizes its own Market. There is where the farmers and producers of the area can sell their fresh
products, fruits, vegetables. You will also find local cheese and meat. Wine, oils, vinegars, bread… Also clothes, shoes, flowers, and all kinds of handcrafts.

These markets have historically been (and in some villages they still are) a meeting place for the local people: men and women take advantage of the market day to do the shopping of the week and also have a snack in one of the main square terraces. In Mallorca we call it “berenar”, a snack at mid-morning, a deeply rooted custom, especially in the center of the island. A good Majorcan frito and a glass of wine at the Wednesday Market in Sineu is a unique experience. All markets usually close at lunchtime.

MONDAY: Caimari, Calvià, Lloret de Vistalegre, Manacor, Mancor de la Vall, Montuïri.
TUESDAY: Peguera, Alcúdia, Artà, Campanet, Llubí, Porreres, Santa Margalida
WEDNESDAY: Sineu, Andratx, Capdepera, Llucmajor, Petra, Santanyí, Selva, Sencelles, Vilafranca.
THURSDAY: Ariany, Campos, Consell, Inca, Ses Salines, Sant Joan, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar.
FRIDAY: Algaida, Binissalem, Inca, Llucmajor, Maria de la Salut, Son Servera.
SATURDAY: Palma, Puigpunyent, Búger, Bunyola, Campos, Costitx, Esporles, Lloseta, Manacor, Santa Eugènia, Santa Margalida, Santanyí, Sóller, Alaró.
SUNDAY: Alcúdia, Consell, Felanitx, Inca, Llucmajor, Muro, Sa Pobla, Pollença, Santa Maria, Valldemosa

MALLORCA LAND OF WINES

The Majorcan climate is typically Mediterranean (as it could not be otherwise), with very high temperatures during the summer (above 30ºC) and moderately low temperatures during the winter (rarely below 5ºC). This is perfect for vineyard cultivation.

The varieties allowed for the wine from the land of Mallorca are those of the island plus some from outside to complement them.

Red: Callet, Manto Negro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fogoneu, Merlot, Monestrell, Sirà, Tempranillo, Pinot noir and Gorgollassa.

White: Prensal (pier), Chardonnay, Macabeo, Malvasía, Muscat of Alexandria, Muscat of small grain, Parellada, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Viognier and Giró ros.

If you want to visit a winery or perhaps do a tasting, we leave you some recommendations:

Bodega Son Vives en Banyalbufar
Bodega Can Pico en Banyalbufar
Cooperativa de sa Malvasia de Banyalbufar
Ca’n Vidalet en Pollença
Miquel Oliver en Petra
Mesquida Mora en Porreres
Ca’n Majoral en Algaida
Cap Andritxol en Sencelles
Vinya Taujana en Santa Eugènia
Blanca Terra en Montuïri
Son Ramon en Llubí
Macià Batle en Santa Maria
Bodega Ribas en Consell
Vinos Ferrer en Binissalem

SHOPPING: HANDCRAFTS

Some ideas to buy the best and most traditional souvenirs from our island:

PERLAS ORQUIDEA (MONTUÏRI)
Since 1952 they have been making handcrafted jewelry with Majorcan pearls.

CRISTALES GORDIOLA (ALGAIDA)
Gordiola is the fourth oldest company from Spain. They are artisans and master glassmakers since 1719. Each piece is uniquely different, special and exclusive since it is hand-blown glass.

TEIXITS VICENS (POLLENÇA)
Artisan fabrics, art and decoration since 1854. Own production of artisan fabrics, Majorcan “Cloth of Thonges” (tela de llengües), tapestry, tablecloths, curtains, antiques…

ARTESANIA TÈXTIL BUJOSA (SANTA MARIA DEL CAMÍ)
Family run business founded in 1949. They have a spectacular loom and make artisan fabrics, Majorcan “Cloth of Thonges” (tela de llengües), table linens, curtains…

CERÁMICA L’ALBELLÓ (PÒRTOL)
Ceramic master craftsmen: in their pottery in Pòrtol they put their hands to the process of artisan transformation of the clay, from the conception of the piece until it becomes the ceramic (terra cuita) of tableware, decorative objects, etc.

OLLERIA CAS CANONGE (PÒRTOL)
Artisan ceramics

OBRA DE LLATRA
This is the name given to the work done with the leaves of the palmetto (Chamaerops humilis), a dwarf palm, the only native to the Mediterranean and Europe.

SHOPPING: OUR OWN PRODUCED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a long tradition on the island. The Majorcan denomination of origin includes varieties of Arbequina, Picual and Majorcan olives.
At Gossalba you are surrounded by around three thousand olive trees by which we produce our own extra virgin oil, from 100% organic production of olives that come from the trees that surround you now.

In 2021 our oil won the award for the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Balearic Islands. You can try it at the bar or restaurant, or at breakfast, as our oil is the one we use for what we cook here.

If you want to take the taste of Mallorca with you back home, for yourself or as a gift, you can buy it by asking us or also find it on OUR ONLINE SHOP.

SHOPPING: TYPICAL FOOD

TYPICAL MEATS AND SAUSAGES

In Mallorca, pork meats and sausages have been the livelihood of the population for many centuries and the popular way of preserving food throughout the year: Sobrassada, botifarrons and everything that was done to make the most of the pig without wasting anything.

ENSAÏMADA

The mot typical sweet from Mallorca, made with flour, wateror milk, eggs, sugar, lard and yeast. If you want, you can ask the reception to bring fresh ensaïmada to the hotel on the day of your departure to take some of themhome.

OLIVES: Taken from the olive trees of Mallorca. Whole, split, withered and seasoned olives in a thousand different ways.

ALMONDS: You have probably heard of the almond blossoms that, during the month of February, dye the island white, pink and lilac. After that spectacular image, when the second fortnight of August arrives, in Mallorca almonds are harvested and nougats and all kinds of sweets are made.

SHOPPING: TYPICAL DRINKS

HERBES (HERBS) of three types sweet, dried or mixed. Made with anise or cassalla and different herbs to flavor, such as Fennel, Orange, peppermint, Mint, Lavender, poleo, Maria Luisa, Chamomile, Rosemary… to drink with or without ice.

PALO: Alcoholic beverage obtained by maceration or infusion of cinchona bark and gentian or vinegar roots, with sugar, caramelized sucrose, and ethyl alcohol (and water). It is usually taken as an aperitif and with siphon.

AMAZONA RUM: This traditional liquor was born in the 17th century, as a result of commercial exchanges between Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Mallorca. It’s sweet and it’s 53 degrees. Made with cane alcohol, sugar and caramel.

BRANDI SUAU. Traditional and artisanal from a family distillery.

CASSALLA: Very popular brandy in Mallorca, dry anise. The most famous is “3 caires”.

MESCLAT. Ery typical from the north of the island, especially from Pollença. The word “mesclat” means “mixed” as it is a mix of Cassalla and Palo.

ERMITES

Each village usually has its own hermitage, usually on a unique hill with beautiful views.

ERMITA DE BONANY (PETRA)

PUIG DE SANT NOFRE (SANT JOAN)

PUIG DE SANT MIQUEL (MONTUÏRI)

ERMITA DE MONTI-SIÓN (PORRERES)

ERMITA DE SANT CRIST (LLUBÍ)

SANTUARI DE CURA (ALGAIDA)

ARQUEOLOGICAL ROUTE

The presence of settlers since the second millennium BC. Makes that the Pla has a large number of archaeological sites from different eras. The talayots are the main material manifestation.