One of the best ways to discover the culture of a new place is to try its cuisine. In Mallorca, an island with rich culinary traditions, the Zafiro Palace Andratx hotel offers guests an immersive experience of local flavors through a special gastronomic program. Located in the picturesque area of Camp de Mar, the hotel provides panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra de Tramontana mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The new service is called “Merienda Mallorquina,” which can be translated as “Mallorcan afternoon snack.” This carefully curated set allows guests to appreciate the diversity and authenticity of the island’s cuisine. The concept is to introduce travelers to the gastronomic heritage of the Balearic Islands, using simple yet high-quality local ingredients and traditional recipes.
The gastronomic journey begins with appetizers. Guests are served local olives, olive oil, and traditional cured meats, with the famous sobrasada taking center stage. These are accompanied by artisanal country bread (pan payés), ramallet tomatoes (tomate de ramallet), Mahón cheese (queso de Mahón) with protected designation of origin, and Iberian jamón.
Next come popular local savory pastries. The set features cocarrois — small pies filled with vegetables, and Mallorcan empanadas (empanadas mallorquinas), representing the essence of home-style Balearic cuisine. The meal ends on a sweet note with the island’s signature desserts. Guests can try ensaimada, considered the queen of local pastries, and cremadillo with delicate custard cream.
You can enjoy this offer not only in the hotel’s common areas, such as the sea-view terraces, but also order it directly to your room. In this case, the ‘Mallorcan tea time’ is delivered in an attractive woven basket, making it possible to savor it in private: in your room, by your own pool, or on the balcony while you take in the view.
Thus, Zafiro Palace Andratx not only expands its culinary offerings—which already include five restaurants and four bars with cuisines from around the world—but also highlights its ties to local culture. This initiative aims to create unique experiences for guests seeking a deeper connection with authentic Mallorca.
