Traditional food & drink in Islas Baleares

Islas Baleares has 5 regional specialities worth seeking out in its heritage towns. Many carry a DOP or IGP protected-origin mark, which ties the product to a defined area and production method.

Ensaïmada↗

A coiled, feather-light pastry laminated with pork lard and dusted with icing sugar — Mallorca's edible emblem.

Sobrassada↗

A soft, spreadable cured sausage the colour of paprika, eaten straight from the knife on bread.

Queso Mahón-Menorca↗

A square-edged cow's-milk cheese rubbed with butter and paprika, sharp and salty from Menorca's sea air.

Vins de Binissalem↗

Mallorca's first protected wine region, built on the native Manto Negro grape grown on the island's central plain.

Caldereta de langosta↗

Menorca's spiny-lobster stew, layered with bread and served straight from the pot — the island's great occasion dish.