Mallorca, itineraries and cuisine Gastronomic routes December 2008 Desembre de 2008 © Consell de Mallorca © Consell de Mallorca Edited: Consell de Mallorca Coordination:Edita: Consell Isidrede Mallorca Vila Gastronomia Design:Coordinació: Bisgràfic Isidre Vila Gastronomia Photographer:Disseny: Bisgràfic Tolo Balaguer Printing:Impressió: Impremta XXXXXXX Sellarès LegalDipòsit deposit: legal: B B XXXX-XX XXXX-XX Mallorca’s gastronomic assets placed within the reach of anyone who wants to discover the island from its fields, its wine cellars, its shop counters and its kitchens. Enjoy your route... The guide 4 CONCEPTS TO 3 ELEMENTS WHICH PROVIDE THE OUTSTANDING COMPLETE EACH ROUTE COMMON THEME OF THE 10 ROUTES VALUE Territory, product and cuisine The island’s heritage and gastro- Action The Tramuntana Sierra nomic culture: quality products, Gastronomic activities The pla markets, country estates and The north traditions. The Wine Route Establishment The Olive Oil Route Where to buy the island’s products The Sweet Route MY Traditional ROUTE Avant-garde At the table Tapas Information and contact details Selection of restaurants The sea route to complete every itinerary or to create your own routes based on other gastronomic activities. Where to sleep Accommodation with charm Port Maps de Pollença Port RouteRuta 10 10 d’Alcúdia Pollença RouteRuta 33 Port de Sóller Escorca Cala Rajada Sóller RouteRuta 22 Deià Lloseta RouteRuta 11 Sineu Valldemossa Binissalem RouteRuta 55 Petra Esporles RouteRuta 44 Manacor Es Verger Sta. Eugènia Porto Cristo Puigpunyent Algaida RouteRuta 99 Porreres RouteRuta 7 7 Calvià Palma RouteRuta 66 Port de Palma Felanitx RouteRuta 88 Portocolom THE ROUTES Portals Llucmajor Port Nous d’Andratx Campos Different gastronomic routes based Portopetro on the individual features of each small region. Each of the proposed routes is designed to be a guideline that inspires you to plan your own Colònia de St. Jordi route by joining routes together, extending them and creating new ones. A common thread, therefore, with suggestions to help you go on a gradual voyage of discovery and to savour all the nuances you can uncover along the way. Sóller Deià 1~ Valldemossa tramuntana route An opportunity to discover one of the most representative Duration Scenic routes and walking excursions that This ice cream factory represents a true A building declared a Cultural Asset be- 1-2 days take you through the <valley of orange commitment to the traditional craft of the cause of its importance as a historic place; areas of the island through its gastronomy. Route distance trees>. Sóller valley. In its charming patio you it exudes enchantment from every brick. 11 km With different levels of difficulty and can sample the creamy texture and enjoy The dining room is an old oil mill where What we suggest here is a leisurely route, looking from Area durations of between two and four and a the aromas of more than forty different Mediterranean cuisine, made using typi- Tramuntana Sierra half hours. Lighthouses, country es- ice creams. cal products grown on site, is on offer. a new perspective at towns whose charm is already well Towns tates, springs, orange trees, olive groves, Don’t leave without tasting their citrus ice Agritourism services are also catered for known, but that now reveal their more native side through Sóller footpaths and ravines. All of these can creams, and, of course, the orange flavour here. their local produce and cuisine. Deià be found between Sóller and Biniaraix, is a must. Valldemossa Fornalutx and Port de Sóller. Sa Pedrissa Other related routes Fàbrica de gelats de Sóller Deià A route lined with places perfect for strolling around, with R5, R10 Sóller entre tarongers Sóller Ctra. Valldemossa a Deià, s/n ideas such as <Sóller among the orange trees> and routes Ajuntament de Sóller Avda. de Cristòfol Colom, 13 Tel. (+34) 971 639 111 Plaça de la Constitució, 1 Tel. (+34) 971 631 708 www.sapedrissa.com around olive groves, with their hundred-year old trees. Tel. (+34) 971 630 200 www.gelatsoller.com GPS: N39º45’20’’ E2º38’10’’ www.a-soller.es GPS: N39º46’05’’ E2º42’49’’ There are very attractive establishments where you can GPS: Exit N39º45’59’’ E 2º42’54’ learn about gastronomic tourism, and shops that represent End N 39º47’50’’ E 2º41’44’ the authentic larder of the island. Port de Sóller and Vall- demossa are refuges of tranquillity you can pass through from landscapes to cuisine. MIC 10/11 OUTSTANDING VALUE MY ROUTE Establiments d´or Vall de tarongers Olive oil tourism and The Establiment d’or (gold Retailers, producers and res- agricultural routes Establishment) mark is the seal taurateurs from the towns of The area of Sóller and the 1~ awarded to those retail establish- Sóller and Fornalutx have joined Tramuntana Sierra is included in ments that offer agricultural food together under the brand of <Vall the Olive Oil Route and Western products carrying the quality de- de tarongers> (Valley of Orange Mountains of Mallorca Agro-route. nomination of the Balearic Islands. Trees) to promote their products www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat and cuisine. There is nothing better to comple- www.ajsoller.net Adopt an orange tree ment a gastronomic route than Ca’s Sant is an agritourism proper- having the chance to buy the local Sóller, Valldemossa and ty in Sóller that offers the oppor- produce. Andratx tunity to adopt an orange tree Always working to seek out and Passing through Valldemossa as and enjoy your very own harvest. discover singular retailers, often far as Andratx, you will encounter www.cas-sant.com omitted from the conventional different tourism and cultural ac- commercial and tourist routes, the tivities to complement your route. Establiments d’or provide you with The different town councils and the best Mallorca has to offer. tourist offices provide information about the schedule of events in Some of these establishments are the area. Production and sale of olive oil with the de- An old Mallorcan house located on the Son far more than just a place to shop www.sollerturisme.com nomination of origin seal Oli de Mallorca. Olesa property, 3 km from Valldemossa. in; they provide an education on www.andratx.net On sale in the factory store is a complete Its privileged location, surrounded by the island’s gastronomy. www.valldemossa.net range of local farm produce. pines and thousand-year-old olive trees, The oil mill is open to visitors from No- makes the hotel a unique place in which vember to March, by appointment only. to enjoy the peace and quiet and beautiful landscapes. Cooperativa Agrícola Sant Bartomeu Try the potato buns with chocolate –a Sóller typical afternoon snack here in the area of Tel. (+34) 971 630 294 Valldemossa. www.cooperativasoller.com GPS: N39º46’13’’ E2º43’30’’ Cases de Ca’s Garriguer Valldemossa Ctra. Valldemossa a Andratx, km 2,5 Tel. (+34) 971 612 300 www.vistamarhotel.es GPS: N39º42’46’’ E2º35’40’’ MIC 12/13 2~ Lloseta Sineu pla Petra route This route proposes a trip through inland Mallorca (or the Duration Sa Teulera is a family farm dedicated to or- Located in an 18th-century house, the A small inland hotel for those who want 1-2 days ganic agricultural production. It produces Celler de Can Carrossa prepares Mallor- to spend their holidays relaxing and en- Pla), during which you will wind your way along narrow, Route distance vegetables, cereals, meat, fruit and grapes. can cuisine based on recipes found in old riching their cultural side. curving roads of exceptional beauty, into the heart of the land 34 km One of the highlights is the cheese made books and passed down by word of mouth. This establishment organises wine tast- of vineyards, almond and olive trees. If you are lucky, you Area from raw milk and its home-baked bread. The result is a unique cuisine, full of ings, visits to wineries and tasting menus. El pla Products on sale and free guided tours for flavours and aromas. The restaurant offers a wide range of may even see some black pigs grazing in the wild. Towns groups of up to 25 people. local and international dishes, as well as Lloseta Celler Can Carrossa market cuisine. This is a route with an important traditional element. You will Sineu Sa Teulera Lloseta In Sineu, we recommend visiting the Petra Petra Carrer Nou, 28 Wednesday market. discover mills and visit buildings with history, such as the island’s Other related routes Ctra. Petra a Manacor, km 4 Tel. (+34) 971 514 023 typical country estates, known locally as possessions, many of R4 Tel. (+34) 971 183 474 GPS: N39º43’10’’ E 2º52’06’’ Hotel Son Cleda which have been converted into tourist accommodation. GPS: N39º36’00’’ E3º07’40’’ Sineu Plaça del Fossar, 7 Tel. +(34) 971 521 038 This lineal itinerary can be combined with other routes and, www.hotelsoncleda.com in particular, with different gastronomic offers related to wine; GPS: N39º38’38’’ E3º00’41’’ why not take advantage of finding yourself in the territory of the main wine denominations? Don’t miss the small bakeries in the towns –they bake delicious pastries of Arab origin. MIC 14/15 OUTSTANDING VALUE MY ROUTE The possessions Gastronomic routes Quely These are Mallorca’s great country The tourism section of this website If you are passing through Inca, estates. Their previous owners, provides information on establish- don’t miss the opportunity to visit 2~ the Lords of the manor, formed ments grouped around the different the biscuit factory in Quely. part of the island’s landed gentry. regions. www.quely.es www.conselldemallorca.cat These country estates were a complete productive microsystem Other agricultural routes in the area based on self-sufficiency, where and also classified by product: wheat, oil and other basic necessi- www.illesbalearsqualitat.cat ties were produced.