What local wines and traditional drinks should I try while visiting Mallorca?

Tasting the island’s renowned wines and unique beverages is a must for anyone wanting to delve into its culture. The Binissalem region, not far from Palma, produces some of Mallorca’s best red and white wines, made chiefly from indigenous grape varieties like Manto Negro and Prensal Blanc. Many bodegas there welcome visitors for tastings, offering a great chance to sample vintages that carry the distinctive warmth of the Mediterranean climate.

Beyond wine, local spirits offer a glimpse of Mallorca’s rich culinary heritage. Hierbas, a herbal liqueur distilled from wild mountain plants and herbs gathered in the Tramuntana, is a traditional digestif often enjoyed after a meal. Palo, a bittersweet aperitif made with burnt sugar and herbs, is another island specialty linked to its fishing villages.

When paired with regional dishes like pa amb oli—bread topped with local olive oil, tomato, and sobrassada sausage—the flavors come alive. Don’t miss ensaimada, a sweet pastry traditionally enjoyed alongside café cortado and a glass of sweet wine or Hierbas during festive events like the Sant Sebastià celebrations in Palma or the Festa de l’Ametler in the north. Sampling these drinks and wines brings a genuinely local dimension to exploring the island’s towns, from Valldemossa and Deià to bustling Palma.