Gastronomy and Cooking

1.4.2024

Excursion to Vi Rei Wineries

Mallorcan wine never fails to impress. Many sommeliers have praised these wines for their cleanliness and sincere aromas, which allow the grape varieties they come from to be easily identified. In his book "Natural History," Pliny the Elder highlighted the wines of the islands and compared them to their Roman counterparts for their quality and excellence.Llucmajor was one of the first inhabited areas of the island and one of the first...

25.3.2024

Typical Easter Cuisine in Mallorca

Holidays, vacations, and celebrations are always accompanied by unique and special cuisine that can only be found during those days. For All Saints' Day, rosaries made of sweets and sugar are prepared. On Valentine's Day, we become worshipers of chocolate and champagne, and during Easter, lamb is one of the main protagonists in the typical Mallorcan Easter cuisine.Typical Savory Dishes of Easter in MallorcaPerhaps the most typical food...

5.2.2024

Where to enjoy a goog coffee in Andratx

Winter in Andratx invites you to take each day at a much slower pace than during the summer season. The rhythm slows down, leaving plenty of time to indulge in small daily pleasures like enjoying a good coffee near the port or in the village.At the luxurious MonPort hotel, we love recommending places to discover near Andratx and have a drink, and today we want to advise you on where to enjoy a delicious coffee.The Five Best Cafés in...

1.1.2024

Do You Know How to Make a King's Cake?

The King's Cake is one of the most popular sweets in the early days of January, and although it is closely related to the religious celebration of Epiphany, its origins date back to Ancient Rome during the so-called Saturnalia festivals.In Spain, there are records of making King's Cakes since the Middle Ages, as well as in France, where the traditional Galette des Rois was baked. This tradition also extended to Spanish-speaking countries in...

12.11.2023

Five Places to Try Mallorcan "Variat"

If we talk about bringing together, on the same plate, a bit of Mallorcan "frito" - whether it's made from butchery or seafood, that doesn't matter - some croquettes, a spoonful of garlic mushrooms, some "pica-pica," a bit of Russian salad, and Roman-style calamari topping it off, or even some meatballs... we're talking about a true Mallorcan "variat."This tapa, which combines a tasting of different flavors, temperatures, and textures that...

16.10.2023

Five Typical Mallorcan Products You Must Try

When visiting a city, town, or any region, travelers often want to explore all the iconic places, whether they are natural or related to culture and art. One aspect worth considering when traveling is local cuisine.Food speaks of tradition, history, agriculture, livestock, economy, and reveals aspects of a people that might not be known otherwise. In Mallorca, the cuisine is unique and rich, Mediterranean of course, with a series of standout...

28.9.2023

The Best Literary Cafés in Palma

If you're one of those who believe that there are few things better in the world than a good book accompanied by a coffee or tea... we have many things to tell you. Literary cafés are all the rage, and you don't necessarily have to read a book in them. Many of them have a great selection of board games to spend a fun afternoon in good company, music, monologues, and even video games.La Biblioteca de BabelLocated at Calle Arabi number 3, it's...

12.6.2023

The Best Tapas and Wines in Southeast Mallorca

There's an anonymous Italian saying that goes, "Years, loves, and glasses of wine should never be counted." But what we can do is talk about the places where you can enjoy good tapas and delicious wines.In the Migjorn area of Mallorca, in the southeast of the island, dozens of establishments of all kinds have flourished where you can spend the afternoon or evening, enjoying tapas and tasting the finest wines.The Best Tapas and Wines in Colonia...

Tripadvisdor Review – June 2019

Lovely hotel in Port Andratx

We have been to this hotel 4 times, it is outstanding in every area. The location is perfect. The quality is by far outstanding. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly.

Booking review – June 2019

Excellent spa hotel

Fantastic location everything about Monport is first class surrounded with beautiful maintained landscape.

Tripadvisdor Review – May 2019

Lovely hotel

Stayed here with my wife for four nights in May. The breakfast is outstanding. We had half board and evening meals were great. Staff and service lovely and our room was huge. Nice walk down to the port and nice little town.

Tripadvisdor Review – April 2019

Yet another Lovely Stay

This is a lovely, relaxing hotel with great facilities and within walking distance of the Port with its bars and restaurants. The pool and pool bar are clean and tidy and all of the hotel staff are friendly and will assist with any requests.

Booking Review – Sept 2018

Excellent hotel to stay

We traveled with our 4 month old baby, the hotel staff was very helpful throughout the stay. Breakfast was superb and other facilities such as pool, pool bar were excellent.

Expedia Review – May 2019

Wonderful and peaceful hotel

We stay at this hotel regularly. The pool area is great with brilliant lifeguard. Breakfast has everything you need. We feel very comfortable here.