Guidebook for Esporles

Blanche, Francesca & Chris
Blanche, Francesca & Chris
Guidebook for Esporles

Food Scene

Best coffee ("Illy")and local red wine in the village Best open tomato mixed sandwiches... the famous "Pa amb Oli". Excellent selection of local wines, well kept. The place to sample the local speciality "Bodega Es Verger". Drop in and say "Bon Dia" to the hilarious waiter, Paco, who looks and acts like a middle aged Marti Feldman with a perm!
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Cafè Passeig
13 Passeig del Rei
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Best coffee ("Illy")and local red wine in the village Best open tomato mixed sandwiches... the famous "Pa amb Oli". Excellent selection of local wines, well kept. The place to sample the local speciality "Bodega Es Verger". Drop in and say "Bon Dia" to the hilarious waiter, Paco, who looks and acts like a middle aged Marti Feldman with a perm!
This is undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in Mallorca. It not only sells excellent bread from 7am. every day except Monday, but it also makes its own cakes, quiches, cold pizzas and cocas. It also sells excellent local wines ... from the most expensive ( Bodega Es Verger ) to local cooperative Reds (14%!) sold by the litre from a giant cask !
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Can Oliveret
5 Carrer de Joan Riutort
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This is undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in Mallorca. It not only sells excellent bread from 7am. every day except Monday, but it also makes its own cakes, quiches, cold pizzas and cocas. It also sells excellent local wines ... from the most expensive ( Bodega Es Verger ) to local cooperative Reds (14%!) sold by the litre from a giant cask !
Rino and Tania, from Italy and the Czech Republic offer what can be considered the best Pizzas, Calzones and Pasta Pestos on the island. The extensive menu also includes very good salads of generous proportions.
Sa Bodega d'en Rino
4 Passeig del Rei
Rino and Tania, from Italy and the Czech Republic offer what can be considered the best Pizzas, Calzones and Pasta Pestos on the island. The extensive menu also includes very good salads of generous proportions.
An excellent value Hamburger joint...that also does very good fresh fish and chips and squid rings in batter and chips. Good salads and all quickly prepared at excellent prices. Friendly and attentive service from the Patron / Owner. Can't say more than that! 10/10
Es cantó
4 Carrer Coliseu
An excellent value Hamburger joint...that also does very good fresh fish and chips and squid rings in batter and chips. Good salads and all quickly prepared at excellent prices. Friendly and attentive service from the Patron / Owner. Can't say more than that! 10/10
Quite simply the nicest, best restaurant I can think of...anywhere!!! The owner runs what is acknowledged to be the best fish restaurant on the island. BUT the prices are excellent value.The fish ALWAYS locally landed just 800m away at the Dock. Misha the Owner / Patron could just as easily been a world-class diplomat. Tirelessly courteous , amusing, fluent in 7 languages I have seen him charm tables of Swiss Germans, Russians, English and Mallorquins , simultaneously. If he ran the European Commission in Brussels , the UK would still be an EU member! I can not write enough praise of this establishment. You will just have to book and visit yourselves ! The former is essential. www.peixvermell.com For a special night out in Palma, located in possibly the most beautiful part of the Old Quarter in the heart of "La Llonja" , Peix Vermell will remain "gentle on your mind" for years to come.
Peix Vermell
1 Carrer de Montenegro
Quite simply the nicest, best restaurant I can think of...anywhere!!! The owner runs what is acknowledged to be the best fish restaurant on the island. BUT the prices are excellent value.The fish ALWAYS locally landed just 800m away at the Dock. Misha the Owner / Patron could just as easily been a world-class diplomat. Tirelessly courteous , amusing, fluent in 7 languages I have seen him charm tables of Swiss Germans, Russians, English and Mallorquins , simultaneously. If he ran the European Commission in Brussels , the UK would still be an EU member! I can not write enough praise of this establishment. You will just have to book and visit yourselves ! The former is essential. www.peixvermell.com For a special night out in Palma, located in possibly the most beautiful part of the Old Quarter in the heart of "La Llonja" , Peix Vermell will remain "gentle on your mind" for years to come.
Good idea to book ahead as this eaterie right up the mountain above Alaro on the way to the Arabic fortress above gets packed. Open all winter but closed Mondays. Tel. 0034 971 182 126. If you like lamb you won't find better.We once ate there and the local herd nuzzled up to the front door in anticipation. An experience not to be missed. Best take cash...cards sometimes don't work.
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Es Verger
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Good idea to book ahead as this eaterie right up the mountain above Alaro on the way to the Arabic fortress above gets packed. Open all winter but closed Mondays. Tel. 0034 971 182 126. If you like lamb you won't find better.We once ate there and the local herd nuzzled up to the front door in anticipation. An experience not to be missed. Best take cash...cards sometimes don't work.
Cala Torta is an experience. 11kms of windy roads through landscapes reminiscent of the far North West Highlands of Scotland... even the heather grows there !!! ... you finally come to the nicest of family sandy beaches. On the beach the Beach Bar and Restaurant serves the very best seafood you will taste anywhere. Can recommend the "Lubina" and the Mixed Plate of Prawns and Shellfish. Not cheap and Strictly Cash Only!!! But worth every mouthful!!!
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Cala Torta
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Cala Torta is an experience. 11kms of windy roads through landscapes reminiscent of the far North West Highlands of Scotland... even the heather grows there !!! ... you finally come to the nicest of family sandy beaches. On the beach the Beach Bar and Restaurant serves the very best seafood you will taste anywhere. Can recommend the "Lubina" and the Mixed Plate of Prawns and Shellfish. Not cheap and Strictly Cash Only!!! But worth every mouthful!!!
Beach Bar & Chill Out Zone near Can Pastilla between airport and Palma itself.
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Purobeach Palma
1 Carrer de Cala Estància
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Beach Bar & Chill Out Zone near Can Pastilla between airport and Palma itself.
Stunningly well situated Beach Bar and Chill Zon Restaurant at the very easternmost end of the Paseo Maritimo. Nice atmosphere, reasonable value for its prime location, generous helpings and amazing views
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Nassau Beach Club Palma
S/N Passeig Portitxol
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Stunningly well situated Beach Bar and Chill Zon Restaurant at the very easternmost end of the Paseo Maritimo. Nice atmosphere, reasonable value for its prime location, generous helpings and amazing views
Located at : Calle Serena, Portixol, Palma de Mallorca , just a bay South-East of Nassau Beach, ie. towards the airport. Try the restaurant or lounge in the Bar and use the pool. Excellent Swedish owned and operated 5 Star Hotel boasting a World Class reputation that doesn´t need to shout about its excellence. In fact its number 25 in the 40 Coolest Hotels in the World! Reception area came from Gaudi, it seems. Restaurant is excellent. Bar likewise. Views to die for. Parking can be difficult.
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Portixol Hotel y Restaurante
27 Carrer de la Sirena
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Located at : Calle Serena, Portixol, Palma de Mallorca , just a bay South-East of Nassau Beach, ie. towards the airport. Try the restaurant or lounge in the Bar and use the pool. Excellent Swedish owned and operated 5 Star Hotel boasting a World Class reputation that doesn´t need to shout about its excellence. In fact its number 25 in the 40 Coolest Hotels in the World! Reception area came from Gaudi, it seems. Restaurant is excellent. Bar likewise. Views to die for. Parking can be difficult.

Drinks & Nightlife

Live music from time to time, in the centre of the village,open late and mixes the best Gin & Tonics in the village
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Restaurant Es Brollador
10 Passeig del Rei
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Live music from time to time, in the centre of the village,open late and mixes the best Gin & Tonics in the village
Something out of a Fellini movie, this place will set you back a tenner for a fruit juice but you will probably get to share it with an A, B or C list Celeb.An experience! Opens after 10pm.
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Bar Abaco
1 Carrer de Sant Joan
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Something out of a Fellini movie, this place will set you back a tenner for a fruit juice but you will probably get to share it with an A, B or C list Celeb.An experience! Opens after 10pm.
Amazing location with outdoor and indoor terraces right on the end of the dock with unrivalled views of the Bay of Palma and the Marinas.
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Varadero Palma
s/n Mlle. Viejo
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Amazing location with outdoor and indoor terraces right on the end of the dock with unrivalled views of the Bay of Palma and the Marinas.

Shopping

Dolores or Loli to her many friends is a fountain of all knowledge Herbal and Natural. She sells the very best Spanish brands in herbs, natural health foods, ergonomic footwear, the best organic and ecological wines in Spain, ayurvedic medicines, Vegan and Vegetarian specialities, Natural Cosmetics and Skin Care products and all manner of lotions and potions....even Penelope Cruz has been known to drop in to pick up her favourite Barcelona made unctions for the skin from Alquimia. If you've got an ache or a sprain or a bit of sun burn Loli's your woman!
Es Torrent
6 Carrer Coliseu
Dolores or Loli to her many friends is a fountain of all knowledge Herbal and Natural. She sells the very best Spanish brands in herbs, natural health foods, ergonomic footwear, the best organic and ecological wines in Spain, ayurvedic medicines, Vegan and Vegetarian specialities, Natural Cosmetics and Skin Care products and all manner of lotions and potions....even Penelope Cruz has been known to drop in to pick up her favourite Barcelona made unctions for the skin from Alquimia. If you've got an ache or a sprain or a bit of sun burn Loli's your woman!
Glass blowing factory and shop just 5 kms from Esporles. Stunning work and reasonable prices.
Lafiore Artistic Glass
Km. 11 Ctra. Valldemossa
Glass blowing factory and shop just 5 kms from Esporles. Stunning work and reasonable prices.

Essentials

I am not sure if Grocery Store describes Antonia and Jaume's Ca'n Gener "emporium" because quite honestly if you asked them for a London policeman's helmet they would have a damn good attempt to get it for you! Open from 7am. until 9pm. every day except Sundays, they are unique in not closing for lunch. This shop is famous throughout the island...and you are Soooo lucky to have it on your doorstep!!! Only cash! Home baked bread and excellent fruit and veg. that Jaume selects daily at market in Palma that morning.
Can Gener
I am not sure if Grocery Store describes Antonia and Jaume's Ca'n Gener "emporium" because quite honestly if you asked them for a London policeman's helmet they would have a damn good attempt to get it for you! Open from 7am. until 9pm. every day except Sundays, they are unique in not closing for lunch. This shop is famous throughout the island...and you are Soooo lucky to have it on your doorstep!!! Only cash! Home baked bread and excellent fruit and veg. that Jaume selects daily at market in Palma that morning.

Entertainment & Activities

Excellent Gym and municipal Swimming Pool. €8,00 per day per person e mail esporfit@gmail.com Tel 0034 666 569 484 Facebook Esporfit. Opening hours and Events / Classes Timetable in the apartment. Ask for Carmen. Snack bar adjacent to a baby and main pool with equally adjacent lifeguard. Cheap, clean, only built 2 years ago and easy to get to .
Piscina Municipal De'Esporles
13 C. sa Font de Baix
Excellent Gym and municipal Swimming Pool. €8,00 per day per person e mail esporfit@gmail.com Tel 0034 666 569 484 Facebook Esporfit. Opening hours and Events / Classes Timetable in the apartment. Ask for Carmen. Snack bar adjacent to a baby and main pool with equally adjacent lifeguard. Cheap, clean, only built 2 years ago and easy to get to .
One of the best aquariums on the planet! An excellent roof garden Rainforest Trail aswell.
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Acuario de Palma
21 Carrer de Manuela de los Herreros
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One of the best aquariums on the planet! An excellent roof garden Rainforest Trail aswell.

Arts & Culture

A country house set in a 17-19th Century Timewarp. A sensory delight for discovering how Mallorquin aristocracy lived and played while their servants toiled. Built on the site of a Roman spa. Delightful grounds and gardens; a display of traditional artesan arts and crafts completes an unforgettable experience. Worth the slightly expensive entrance fee. Free Sherry tasting at the end of the tour sends many home Happy!!!
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La Granja de Esporles
10 Diseminado Pol 9
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A country house set in a 17-19th Century Timewarp. A sensory delight for discovering how Mallorquin aristocracy lived and played while their servants toiled. Built on the site of a Roman spa. Delightful grounds and gardens; a display of traditional artesan arts and crafts completes an unforgettable experience. Worth the slightly expensive entrance fee. Free Sherry tasting at the end of the tour sends many home Happy!!!
Visual feast describing the island through the rosy tinted spectacles of Archduke Luis Salvador of Austria who made the island his home... Son Marroig... in 1850. Sponsored by Michael Douglas. Expensive but worth a visit.
Costa Nord de Valldemossa
6 Av. Palma
Visual feast describing the island through the rosy tinted spectacles of Archduke Luis Salvador of Austria who made the island his home... Son Marroig... in 1850. Sponsored by Michael Douglas. Expensive but worth a visit.
Dedicated to the Local Hero from Deia.
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La Casa de Robert Graves
6 Ctra. Sóller
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Dedicated to the Local Hero from Deia.
The Almudaina Palace directly opposite the Cathedral houses the rotating Royal Collection of Flemish Tapesteries from the Spanish Netherlands in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. Unsurpassed. Well worth visiting.
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Palacio Real de La Almudaina
s/n Carrer del Palau Reial
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The Almudaina Palace directly opposite the Cathedral houses the rotating Royal Collection of Flemish Tapesteries from the Spanish Netherlands in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. Unsurpassed. Well worth visiting.

Parks & Nature

Book a visit via Mar Cabrera www.marcabrera.com/en The boat trip there is pricey and not that comfortable but the place itself is idyllic. Little salamanders come out of the bushes to nibble your sandwiches...a picnic is recommended...and the fish swim around you in total curiosity and a lack of fear. You won't want to leave!
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Cabrera
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Book a visit via Mar Cabrera www.marcabrera.com/en The boat trip there is pricey and not that comfortable but the place itself is idyllic. Little salamanders come out of the bushes to nibble your sandwiches...a picnic is recommended...and the fish swim around you in total curiosity and a lack of fear. You won't want to leave!
This is without doubt the best "wild" location in Mallorca! You can walk for hours around paths and trails viewing the best willdlife that Mallorca has in totally natural surroundings. Birds, fish, insects, wild horses ; they are all here in abundance. A superb gem stone in Mallorca.s Green Crown! And get away from the crowds for a while!!! Just you and Nature!!!
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Parque Natural S'Albufera de Mallorca
Avinguda de s'Albufera
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This is without doubt the best "wild" location in Mallorca! You can walk for hours around paths and trails viewing the best willdlife that Mallorca has in totally natural surroundings. Birds, fish, insects, wild horses ; they are all here in abundance. A superb gem stone in Mallorca.s Green Crown! And get away from the crowds for a while!!! Just you and Nature!!!