Gourmet products local specialties and wines Balearic Islands

A tourist supermarket that hasn't changed much since it opened in 1975, it has almost become a little legend in Les Salines, very practical for refuelling before going to the beach. The place is known for its sandwiches "a la carta" to fill with the ingredients of your choice and for its empanadas. You can also find typical local Ibizan products, from wine to olive oil and Ibizan salt, as well as seasonal fruit and vegetables. A stopover always welcome where you are generally welcomed in a good mood

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.

It is one of Majorca's main markets. It is celebrated every Thursday under the covered and surrounding areas. Don't miss it!

In 1996 Joan Benet decided to create the first extra virgin olive oil in Ibiza with the aim of recovering the intense and fruity flavour of his childhood oil, while endowing it with the sweetness and delicacy it lacked. Today it is produced for human consumption and is marketed under the name Oli d'Ibiza. Served in the best restaurants on the island, you can buy it directly from his estate (by making a small phone call beforehand), or in the island's grocery stores.

Located opposite the Portal de Ses Taules, the Mercat Vell is in the heart of the La Marina district. It occupies a building built at the end of the 19th century on the model of Greek temples, in the very place where farmers used to sell their produce. The market is not very big, but there are good products to shop for, including ecological fruit and vegetables and typical products of the island. Ideally placed to contemplate the comings and goings of traders and passers-by. Some of the stalls offer excellent bocadillos .

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.

A very pleasant market that takes place in the narrow streets of the old town - around the Paseo Mare de Déu de la Victòria - two mornings a week (Tuesdays and Sundays), where you can stock up on gourmet products and also browse the stalls selling handicrafts, clothes, jewellery, etc. It is one of the most important markets on the island due to the quantity of products on offer and the cosmopolitan and festive atmosphere. You will also find stalls selling tasty fresh fruit juices made on the spot!

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).

The largest market in Palma with over 50 years of history, it is located in a covered market hall in the city centre. Among the stalls, fruit and vegetables in a thousand colours, meat, fish, cheese and typical cold meats, dried fruit and olives sold by weight... It is also an excellent option to eat on the go, traditional tapas, pinxos (mini slices of bread with multiple ingredients), fried fish, raw ham (to be accompanied by a good glass of wine at the bar!). A slice of local life.

Monday, Friday and Saturday, from 10 am to 14 pm. Small artisanal market.

While strolling through the old town, don't miss this small shop open to the street and full of typical products: sobrasadas and other cold meats, fig bread, jams, gourmet preserves (pork liver pâté with truffles, for example), Menorcan cheese, toasted Balearic almonds, almond milk liqueur (produced in Mallorca)... although the sobrasada remains the undisputed star. The owner will also give you a warm welcome (he speaks French!) and will be happy to advise you.

In the Marina district, we will enjoy sitting on the terrace of Los Valencianos to enjoy a cornet while admiring the ballet of the boats just opposite. In addition to offering a wide choice of audaciously assembled cups of whipped cream, biscuits and fresh fruit, the ice-cream parlour remains open until very late at night, so that it is not uncommon to come across a few exhausted night owls who have come to regain their strength at around 3am! An institution.

Maison Le Vrai is a French restaurant offering an authentic culinary experience. Whether you choose to dine in or take away, Maison Le Vrai offers a quality dining experience. Enjoy a pleasant evening and a delicious meal at Maison Le Vrai during your visit to Eivissa.

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.

Food market on the Place de la Constitució and general market on Monday morning.