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The Sweet Island of Menorca
TRADITIONAL CUISINE
TRADITIONAL CUISINE
TRADITIONAL CUISINE
TRADITIONAL CUISINE
TRADITIONAL CUISINE
TRADITIONAL CUISINE
Discover the charm of Ferreries, Es Mercadal and Alaior while enjoying Menorca’s baked delights.
Ferreries, Es Mercadal and Alaior, three charming villages in inland Menorca, invite visitors to discover the true essence of the island. To wander their streets is to delve into the sweetest, most traditional side of Menorca, with bakeries offering a wide variety of typical desserts made with recipes that go back generations.
In Menorca, the most remote villages along the coast invite you to take a stroll. You’ll find the real Menorca as you walk down these streets. There is nothing better than wandering aimlessly and discovering all its enchanting spots. We’re sure that, sooner or later, you’ll end up in some of the bakeries that tempt us to discover the sweetest side of Menorca. Menorca is a true paradise for bakery lovers. The island is dotted with sucreries, as bakeries used to be called, where you can find delicacies made from local ingredients.
These recipes go back generations, capturing the origins of Menorca’s culinary culture. One of the most important sweets is the ensaimada menorquina, a famous Balearic delicacy known for its unique flavour and texture. Other typical desserts include carquinyols, little delights made of ground almonds, and crespells, star-shaped biscuits flavoured with lemon and sprinkled with icing sugar. You can try the pastissets, shaped like flowers with five or six petals, and the bitter ones, with a distinctive hint of bitter almond. Finally, bunyols, made with sweet potatoes or potatoes and topped with honey or sugar, complete the range of sweets available to try in Menorca.
