Regional cheese and cream stores Minorca

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.

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!

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.

Committed to sustainable agriculture and self-sufficiency for the three years it has been in existence, this small structure, owned by a Frenchman but managed by a Menorcan - the friendly and knowledgeable Tònia Ramon - produces an excellent ecological cheese! Unfortunately, the cheese dairy has no fixed point of sale in Ferreries. However, their products can be found in all the best delicatessens on the island, as well as on the stalls of the main artisan markets and gastronomic events.

TastdeMenorca is a small shop located in the pedestrian center of Fornells. Gathering together some of the best artisanal products from the island's small producers, you'll find PDO Queso Mahón Menorca cow, goat and sheep cheeses, as well as embotits (typical cured meats) ranging from the classic sobrassada to carnixua and camot (traditional Menorcan cured meats). Products can be packaged for transport (by plane, boat...). Finally, you can opt for a tasting session before you check out!

Miquel and Coloma, two Menorcan farmers, offer an excellent variety of artisan cheeses. Know-how, experience, tradition and quality! You can find their delicious cheeses on site (direct sale from the farm), as well as in the main supermarkets and grocery stores on Menorca. You'll also find them at markets and gastronomic events around the island. Their farm is on the outskirts of Cuitadella, near the Naveta des Tudons (just past Binigarba Fromages!).

If you're a fan of local produce, or simply have a sweet tooth, don't miss out on a visit to this Menorcan charcuterie and cheese producer, who has a farm just outside Cuitadella (not far from the Naveta des Tudons). These professionals, who have managed to retain their authenticity despite the success of their products, offer direct sales of produce from the farm (in addition to their own production, you'll find bottles of wine and other local products). There's also an online store.