Mallorca is the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands with a diverse and picturesque landscape.
It is home to many historical monuments from different eras and cultures, meaning discoveries await curious travellers.
What souvenirs to bring from Mallorca? What to delight your friends and family with? Kidpassage has prepared a list of original and traditional souvenirs and gifts that will satisfy their lucky owners.
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Popular and traditional souvenirs from Mallorca
Mallorca is a very hospitable island. There is always a good mood and a place for entertainment. Numerous shopping centres, outlet malls and entire shopping districts make combining beach and sightseeing holidays with shopping easy. What can you buy in Mallorca as a gift? Let us name the most famous and original souvenirs:
1. Mallorca pearls
Man-made Majorca pearl jewelry is very popular souvenir. Organic pearls are Mallorca's trademark. They are the perfect piece of jewellery: perfect in colour, radiance, lustre, texture and durability. The natural effect is achieved thanks to a special secret compound with which the mineral is coated. The resulting product is very stable and durable. Products of such pearls can be purchased in jewellery shops and at the Majorica factory during a tour.
The jewellery comes with a 10 year guarantee, which confirms its high quality.
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2. Leather goods
The island's leather industry dates back to the 13th century. The markets and specialised shops offer a wide range of products to suit all tastes, even the most pretentious. Holidaymakers bring inexpensive but high-quality leather products from Mallorca. The guests of the island pay special attention to footwear.
Visiting fashionistas can buy great leather shoes priced from €20 and up. Traditional espadrilles — sandals on rope soles — will be an original gift.
Majorca is home to factories of famous footwear brands. Here you can buy leather goods from such well-known shoe manufacturers as Camper, Munper, Bestard, Kollflex, Velleto, Barrats, Farrutx, and Lottusse.
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3. Ceramics
Local souvenirs are primarily painted ceramics. Tourists bring traditional crafts from Mallorca made of fired red clay and painted with glaze. In pottery shops, you can find good souvenirs, which will be helpful in everyday life. To satisfy customers' needs, Mallorca produces various goods: pots, plates, cups, and wine jugs.
All these items will surely add a Mediterranean flavour to the interior of your home, and even after many years, ceramic tableware will delight you with vivid memories of your holiday on the exotic island.
4. Glassware
Modern examples of glassblowing craftsmanship will be an excellent option for a gift. Unique products keep the traditions and secrets of Roman glassmaking. They will please you with their exquisite shapes and noble palette. Beautiful and practical tableware from Mallorca will fit perfectly into the home interior. Unique vases, bottles, and glasses will become a pleasant and valuable gift for your friends and relatives.
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5. Perfume Flor d'Ametler
What to bring back from Mallorca as a gift for a woman? The famous almond blossom perfume is a win-win. The technology of their production is kept secret. The original fragrance is produced in limited series. Those wishing to buy an unusual souvenir should know there is always a tiny flower inside a bottle of genuine perfume.
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6. Wicker
Small island workshops offer unique items woven from the leaves of the Mediterranean palm tree, which have been dried to a specific white colour. Local artisans handcraft exquisite baskets, hats, handbags, comfortable sandals, and other valuable accessories.
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7. Traditional Majorcan fabrics
Let yourself keep the memory of Mallorca alive by buying items made from original fabrics. Masters create amazing houshold goods and decor using natural linen and cotton fabrics dyed with intermittent Arabian motifs. Fine napkins and curtains, colourful towels and tablecloths will delight the eye for a long time.
Gifts from Mallorca to children
What to bring your child from Mallorca? Kidpassage offers some good options:
8. Siurell
The most famous Mallorcan souvenir is a white clay whistle, often shaped like a human being. It is usually between 7 and 20 cm high, with a base that gives shape to a whistle. Children are fascinated by the siurelles and can whistle for long periods, imitating different sounds. This traditional toy can only be bought in Mallorca.
In ancient times, figurines of all kinds were used to amuse children. There was a belief that your wish would come true if you blew three times on a moonlit night into a siurell without taking your eyes off the moon. The history of the whistle dates back more than two thousand years.
9. Dried apricots
Thanks to the original drying under the Mediterranean sun, Mallorca apricots acquire a unique flavour. They are very sweet and withstand transportation perfectly. The taste and pleasant aroma of dried fruit will appeal to children and their parents. Dried apricots also retain all the useful substances and vitamins.
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10. Ensaimada
The traditional sweet of Mallorca, known since Arab times, is a bun made of sweet, airy dough rolled up in a snail. A real ensaimada is made without filling, with a sprinkling of icing sugar. But locals adjust the recipe, adding sweet jam, chocolate paste, and honey.
Especially famous among tourists is a pastry filled with pumpkin jam. The shelf life of the sweet is 6 days, so buying an ensaimada directly at Mallorca airport before departure is preferable.
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11. El pa de figa (Fig bread)
Children will love the bread made from figs and almonds with spices such as anise, cinnamon and cloves. It is unique because it is not baked. All the ingredients are mixed and then pressed to form a round flatbread. The bread is packed in round cartons or plastic. The product has a savoury flavour, can be transported well and can be stored for a long time.
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12. Almond desserts
Local almonds are considered one of the best in the world. Their sweetness and high oil content characterise Mallorcan almonds, so they are widely used to prepare desserts.
Children will enjoy almond treats such as almond cookies, biscuits or marzipans. Just remember that this nut can cause an allergic reaction.
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Best Gifts For Foodies Made In Mallorca
What gifts to bring back from Mallorca to surprise and delight foodies? Here is a list of the main Mallorcan specialities.
13. Sobrasada
It's a delicious cured sausage famous far beyond Mallorca's borders. It is made from minced pork, thickly seasoned with red pepper, salt and spices. The paprika gives the product its colour. The exciting flavour comes from the use of the meat of black pig (porc negre). This pig is native to the Balearic Islands, raised in freedom and with a diet based on figs and carob beans and complemented with cereals and legumes.
In 1993, Sobrasada was awarded the special Indecacio Geografica Protegida sign, which means that the island is an exclusive neighbourhood of Sobrassada de Mallorca.
14. Cheese
Spanish cheeses are deservedly favoured all over the world. Your family and friends will love the cheese you bring as a gift.
But you should choose this product thoughtfully, trying different types — we recommend visiting tastings held in Mallorca's supermarkets and shops. Cheeses made from the milk of cows, sheep and goats are on display here. You can choose cheese by smell and taste or rely on the fact that any Spanish cheese will be high quality.
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15. Olive oil
Mallorca olive oil can be a good buy. The island is famous for its olive plantations. The favourable natural and climatic conditions and the solid age of the trees make it possible to produce high-quality olive oil. The product has a pleasant aroma and is distinguished by its excellent flavour. For a gift, you can choose the product in original souvenir bottles.
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16. Mallorcan Galletas d'Oli
The best-known galletas d’oli come from the house of Quely in Inca. The product has a century and a half of history.
In the century before last, sailors took it with them instead of bread on long voyages. Today, holidaymakers from Mallorca take them with pleasure. The savoury taste and long shelf life add to the popularity of this product.
17. Liqueur
For those who like to treat their friends to original alcohol brought back from travelling, local liqueurs are a must. It is worth paying attention to traditional herbal, almond and carob-infused alcoholic drinks. Their unique flavour and healthy properties distinguish them.
Palo de Mallorca is a favourite. The drink has been produced on Mallorca since the middle of the 19th century and today it has a Regional Designation. It is made from ginseng and carob beans. Just a few spoonfuls of this drink before a meal will be enough for a good appetite and a good mood.
18. Wine
Wine Lovers can delight themselves and their friends by bringing wine from Mallorca. The bouquet of local wines is dominated by the fruity notes of island fruit trees: apples, oranges, and apricots. The aroma of sweet almonds captivates every wine aesthete. A long and pleasant aftertaste remains in the mouth.
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19. Rum
What souvenirs can you bring back from Mallorca for lovers of strong drinks? Those wishing to please their friends should pay attention to the local Tobacco rum. It is very strong — 40%.
The producers make four types of the drink:
- Silver Premium — light, sweet, coconut flavoured;
- Gold — golden, bittersweet;
- Spiced — amber, spicy, with anise, cinnamon and black pepper;
- Black — dark red, bittersweet, with woody and coconut notes.
You can also choose less strong alcohol. Honey rum, with a strength of 22%, is pleasant to taste and easy to drink.
What can't be exported
We have decided what souvenirs to bring back from Mallorca. It remains to briefly overview the products prohibited for export from Spain and Mallorca. Like any other country, Spain has its own customs restrictions, but they are few. For example, some weapons and medicines can be taken out of the country only with special authorisation from the Spanish Interior Ministry.
You can take out of the country only with special authorisation from the customs services:
- items of artistic value;
- items of historical value;
- antiques;
- new cars.
There are restrictions on the export of alcohol and tobacco:
- wine — up to 90 litres;
- strong alcoholic drinks — up to 10 litres;
- cigarettes — up to 800 pieces.
There are no restrictions on the export of goods:
- bought for personal consumption;
- foodstuffs.
Mallorca is a marvellous island with picturesque nature and a mild climate. It enjoys 300 days of sunny weather a year. This region is rich in nature reserves, historical sights and architectural monuments. Here you can relax at resorts and visit excursions. The developed infrastructure of the island allows tourists to indulge in shopping and participate in local entertainment.
When planning your trip to Mallorca, check out the collection of children's and family hotels on the island — there is sure to be a suitable option for you.
