Add some flavour to your Fridays in October. Discover the essence of this wonderful island through its food, whilst you enjoy the last few rays of sun before the season finally comes to a close in the Mediterranean. A four week food fair has arrived in the Southwest of Majorca which plans to showcase the best of Majorcan cuisine amongst an array of International dishes. Some of the best restaurants in Calvia have signed up to the food festival so that you can sample the most delicious plates that they have to offer, right on the doorsteps of our Gran Isla Hotels. With a wealth of options to choose from, there’s guaranteed to be a place to eat for all the family, so make the most of the Mostra de Cuines before it disappears until 2020. 

Black rice dishes are a traditional version of Paella in the Balearic Islands

Majorca is an island that is very proud of its culinary heritage. Combining the best flavours of Spain with its own unique island traditions, there’s so many different foods to try during your family holiday in the Mediterranean. Some of the most typical Majorcan dishes include ensaimadas, sobrasada, frito mallorquin, coca de trampo, pa amb oli… the list goes on. Whilst the people of Majorca love to show the world what their gastronomic proposals consist of, one of the creations that has come to the forefront is the Mostra de Cuines. A food show that takes place in the Southwest of this stunning natural island.

What is the Mostra de Cuines?

Discover a wealth of national and international dishes during the Mostra de Cuines

The Mostra de Cuines translates from Catalan literally as a Cuisine Show, which takes place twice a year in April and October. Every Friday of the month, the festival moves around the region of Calvia, covering popular destinations such as Santa Ponsa, Palmanova, Magaluf, Portals Nous, Paguera and El Toro. Where each restaurant provides a reasonably priced dining experience in the Southwest of Majorca (12-16€ per person). This includes a three course meal during Lunch and Dinner services including one drink, whilst children’s menus, gluten-free options, as well as alternative menus are also available. Last time out we looked into some of the best restaurants involved in the food festival, a great number of which have returned for the Autumn edition. 

To take a look at the menus available for the Mostra de Cuines October Edition, follow the link here.

When and where can you find the food festival?:

Zone 1: Friday 4th October:  Santa Ponça, Costa de la Calma, Urbanización Galatzó

Zone 2: Friday 11th October: Peguera, Cala Fornells, el Toro 

Zone 3: Friday 18th October: Cas Català, Illetes, Bendinat, Portals Nous, Costa d’en Blanes, Son Caliu

Zone 4: Friday 25th October: Palmanova, Magaluf, Son Ferrer

What better way to experience this island that through the medium of food? The food festival provides a great way for the family to try new flavours and discover more about the essence of Majorca. Whilst you enjoy your all-inclusive family holiday experience, treat yourself to cultural meal out with your loved ones as a very large number of these restaurants can be found around our three hotels in Santa Ponsa; Pirates Village, Jutlandia Family Resort and Plazamar Serenity Resort, and the beachfront hotel in Palmanova; Hotel Tropico Playa. 

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