Gourmet products local specialties and wines Minorca

Founded in the 1960s by Rafel Moll Bagur, a master craftsman, Raima is currently one of only two producers and distributors of pure native Menorcan red veal. Raima has its own herd at its farm in Son Catlar. Generation after generation, artisanal gastronomic products continue to be produced, including veal and typical cold cuts (sobrassada, cuixot, carn i xulla, butifarró). Respect for the land, for the know-how and for the island's tradition are the order of the day!

The Consell Regulador Denominació d'Origen Queso Mahón-Menorca is an organisation that was set up in 1985 to ensure the authenticity of Mahón-Menorca cheese (D.O.C. - Denomination of Controlled Origin). It is in charge of controlling the quality of the production and marking all the pieces. The cheese, made with whole cow's milk, is nowadays produced in about twenty farms. There are three types: soft, semi-dry and dry.

Here you will find the wines and cheeses of the small hotel-agriturismo (8 rooms) and the restaurant Hort Sant Patrici, the result of an artisanal production and in small quantities. An interesting visit during which you will discover the secrets of cheese and wine production, with a tasting of traditional island products at the end of the tour. We recommend that you take home the house merlot, excellent! Self-guided or guided tours of the cheese factory and the wine cellar are available on request.

Since 1884, Cas Sucrer has been treating Es Mercadal to home-made pastries (ensaimadas, pastissets and carquiñols, the famous almond biscuits) and now also offers typical products from the island for sale. A few tables will allow you to taste some of the products on the spot, such as cakes, homemade ice creams or the excellent coffee. A real Menorcan institution where you can stop for a snack or for breakfast (the pastry shop opens at 7.30 am).

This store was born from Joan Canals' passion for the world of wine. If you find in the shelves very good bottles of wine produced on the island, you can also choose from a selection of prestigious international labels made with care and based on wines with soul and that have something different to tell. Let's mention the "reverse marriage" workshops: a menu based on selected wines, all served at the Ulisses Bar right next door. Not to be missed!

Boutique-atelier born of Joan Canals' passion for the world of wine and his desire to share it. While there are some excellent bottles of wine produced on the island, it's a carefully-crafted selection of Spanish and European quality that takes pride of place. The selection includes wines with personality and stories to tell. On the French side, prestigious wineries are represented: Olivier Guyot, Bonnardot and Jean-Marc Boillot. On-site tasting on Friday and Saturday.

Oli de Menorca (Menorca Oil) is an association created 10 years ago (2014) on the initiative of several producers on the island. Today, thanks to their combined efforts, they are able to offer a top-quality, organically grown product. The varieties grown on the island? Arbequina, koroneiki, picual and empeltre. What makes Menorca oil special? The olives are harvested when they are still very green! The result? A top-quality extra virgin olive oil! A truly gourmet, local product!

Just 5 minutes from the center of Maó via the Me-7, you'll find this small gastronomic space specializing in... boletus ! These delicious mushrooms, which generously adorn the fields of Menorca, are the center of attention here. In the Sa Sínia de's Bolets gastro space, they are offered for tasting: fresh, dried or arranged with local spices, there's something for every taste. These mushroom enthusiasts (who supply many of the island's restaurants) will share their secrets with you . To discover.

Ensaimadas (plain, angel hair, chocolate or cream) and a host of sweet and savoury artisanal pastries typical of the island, Es Forn is a little address in downtown Maó that doesn't look like much, but is nonetheless a benchmark among the town's inhabitants. It's a great way to enjoy a typical taste experience, but also to stock up on sweet treats before setting off on a day's excursion. Recommended for breakfast or a snack at any time of day.

A famous family distillery, the Xoriguer company quickly became an institution on the island. Gin appeared in Menorca during the English presence in the 18th century, when no strong alcohol was produced here. It was at the beginning of the 20th century that the Xoriguer brand was created by Miguel Pons Justo. Its name comes from the old windmill where the wheat was turned into white flour. It has become the emblem of the brand, visible on all bottles.

Licors Biniarbolla, a family business specializing in the artisanal production of liqueurs for over 50 years, has changed its name to Colonia Suestra. The company holds the traditional recipe of the monks of Monte Toro de Menorca, which current owner Cristina Quintana inherited from her grandparents. The Maó-based factory distills a wide range of drinks and spirits, including the famous licor d'herbes. The herbs and fruits are macerated in such a way as to preserve the medicinal and digestive properties of each of the liqueurs (herbal, chamomile, lemon and mandarin). All these products are sold under the Biniarbolla name. But times are changing so much that Cristina has decided, in order to adapt to demand, to open up new perspectives for the distillery. In keeping with traditional processes, she began distilling gin! Glop gin is a raw-flavored product that honors the Menorcan terroir and its strong character, while iNNat gin is more nuanced, releasing aromas of juniper, pine, rosemary and lemon, not to mention a touch of red fruit and blueberry! Taking Biniarbolla, Glop and iNNat together, the company produces no less than 30,000 bottles a year! It's also worth noting that all bottling, labeling and sealing operations are carried out entirely by hand, lending an artisanal touch to this very local company.

Sergi, a young and friendly minority, and his lovely parents, Maria and Toni, reclaimed an old abandoned farmhouse and converted it into a beautiful organic vegetable garden in 2014. Their production consists of seasonal fruits and vegetables, with local varieties and ecological certification. In addition, they have meats and other produce from the land. In addition to selling on site and home delivery, you will find them every Sunday behind the stalls at the Agromaó market. We recommend strawberries in April, tomatoes and melons in summer!

The craft market offers a wide range of local products (fruit and vegetables), but also Minorcan crafts: ceramics, avarca, decorative objects for the home... In the summer, the streets of the city centre host the "Night Market", which offers various leather goods and handicrafts. Concerts and popular dance shows liven up both markets. As for the street market, you can find everything! It's a great way to mingle with the locals and pick up some interesting items.

After working for many years as a butcher at the Maó market, Sergi Bosch decided to open his own meat and poultry store in Ferreries three years ago: Sa Carnisseria ("the butchery" in French). Sensitized to the issue of gluten and allergies triggered by animal proteins, but also to food intolerances of all kinds, Sergi offers products suitable for everyone! Beyond this specificity, Sa Carnisseria is a top-quality butcher's address where lovers of meaty flavors will be in heaven!

Son Mercer de Baix is a well-known Ferreries cheese manufacturer whose white-walled finca (traditional Menorcan rural dwelling dedicated to farming) overlooks 125 ha of pasture where dairy cows graze peacefully. Popular products include the famous D.O.P. Maó-Minorca cheese, as well as more personal but no less delicious creations such as "Coeur de Mua". Son Mercer de Baix's products can be found in a number of prestigious boutiques on the island, as well as on the peninsula.

Founded in 1990, Sa Canova, a manufacturer of top-quality Minorcan cheese, has become a benchmark in the island's gastronomic landscape. While the story began with the traditional production of the famous Mahón-Minorca cheese, Sa Canova went on to produce other cheeses with different flavors and textures, as well as a range of quality dairy products. Various farms on the island provide Sa Canova with excellent milk in large quantities. The Ferreries store is sure to please!

Sales outlet for charcuterie, Minoan meat, garden vegetables and organic fruit. If you're staying in an apartment with a kitchen or barbecue, or want to buy healthy, ecological and sustainable products for your picnics, this is a highly recommended address. You'll even find vegan products. Since 2020, the well-stocked store has been located on the Cuitadella industrial estate (5 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bus and 30 minutes on foot). Home delivery available anywhere on the island.

Soraya Bosch and her family passionately run this cheese factory/grocery store, which is highly recommended for the quality local products on offer (spices, oils, jams, honey, cookies, embroidered fabrics), as well as for the incredible cheese and wine tasting sessions on offer! It's also possible to combine the tasting with a guided tour of the stables and production facilities, but that's not all: at Sa Roqueta, you can also take part in cheese-making workshops! A great address.

Located in the heart of the pretty urbanization of Son Parc, just ten minutes from the coast, the Next2 Cala Son Parc supermarket is the place to go shopping in the region! There's no shortage of choice: km0 fruit and vegetables, Menorcan meat, bakery and other local produce, as well as a wide assortment of international products and beach accessories. Excellent breakfast (coffee, juice, sandwiches, pastries...) on the sunny terrace.

Located in the heart of the attractive urbanization of Cala en Porter, just two minutes from the beach, the Next2 Cala en Porter supermarket is the place to shop in the region! With over 2,000 m² of floor space, including parking, there's no shortage of choice: km0 fruit and vegetables, Menorcan meat and other local produce, as well as a wide assortment of international products, souvenirs and beach accessories. Open 7/7 and home delivery service.