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How to Enjoy a Taste of Majorca

The Spanish island of Majorca may be small, but it’s home to many great food ideas that are worth trying out. Holidays to Majorca are best enjoyed with locally grown products such as olive oil, almonds and potatoes. If you’re looking for a foodie destination that won’t leave you hungry, here’s what you need to know about the traditional dishes that Majorcans love. Ensaïmadas – perhaps the most recognisable delicacy from the island, these sugared pastries are often brought home by tourists. With their distinctive spiral shape, it’s easy to find them on Majorca, though you’ll have to be quick as they tend to sell out in bakeries by lunchtime. The centre of the pastry is filled with a sweet syrup or cream for a snack or pudding, whilst breakfast Ensaïmadas are plainer. Sopa Mallorquina – technically too thick to really be considered a soup, this is more like a hearty broth or casserole, with chunks of vegetables and pork served alongside thinly sliced bread. It’s very filling and