Moorish, Mediterranean, Catalan culinary traditions, generously “seasoned” with local color – this is all the cuisine of the island Majorca. Gastronomic tours can help tourists understand its magnificence and diversity, as the local cuisine is multifaceted and interesting – it certainly deserves to be appreciated.
In the footsteps of Majorca’s gastronomic culture
Majorcan cuisine is a special “attraction” that vividly characterizes the island. Touching the gastronomic heritage will be aided by exciting gastronomic tours. Majorca, its cuisine, has a centuries-old history. The development of the culinary features of the region has been influenced by Arab, Spanish, and Roman gastronomic cultures.
Gastronomic tours of the island of Majorca will introduce you to both local, familiar products and unique delicacies that are characteristic only of this region.
The main Majorcan ingredients for traditional dishes are:
- potatoes;
- olive oil;
- almonds;
- pork;
- seafood;
- as well as game.
From such products, very tasty dishes are prepared here, for example, Majorcan soup, which is a thick broth with chopped pork and vegetables. Or the spicy fish soup Arros de Pei made from monkfish or bream with rice, garlic, and tomatoes.
And if you are a vegetarian, they serve an incredibly delicious vegetable stew – tumbet made from potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants.
Therefore, by embarking on a gastronomic tour of Majorca with a Russian guide, you can be sure that no one will go hungry.
The route of the gastronomic tour.
- The first stop in the capital of the island can be the famous Olivar market, founded in 1951. An incredibly atmospheric place where the stalls are piled high with various dishes, including the freshest seafood.
- Or you can head to a unique place – a former slaughterhouse, where a true Eden for gourmets is now located.
- The next stop will be the center of the island – it is here that you will be able to taste typical snacks, among which is sobrassada de cerdo negro – sausage made from black pig. The tasting will take place on the territory of an ancient estate.
- You will visit one of the most famous wineries in Majorca. Here you can enjoy the exquisite taste of traditional Majorcan wines.
If you want to have unforgettable impressions from traveling to the most interesting places on the island, then be sure to go on a gastronomic tour – Majorca will delight you with very tasty culinary delights.
