Saturday in Palma: A Stroll Through Mallorca's Bakeries and Confectioneries

Aroma of Baking in the Old Town: Festival of Baked Goods at La Misericòrdia

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Whoever strolls through Palma's streets on Saturday should keep the afternoon free. At the La Misericòrdia Cultural Center, a small festival for everyone who loves dough, sugar, and almonds will take place. From 5:00 to 8:00 PM, visitors can sample various Mallorcan specialties, watch how they are made, and chat with the bakers.

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On the table: the classic ensaimada, juicy almond cakes, and the simply good coca de patata. All handmade, not polished to a high gloss. That is exactly what makes it appealing. Admission is free – what remains is the temptation to take home two, three (or more) bags of goodies.

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What you can expect

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The event is relaxed, more like a market than a stiff festival. There are small stalls, live demos at the oven, and plenty of space to chat with the pastry chefs. Those who are curious can watch strands of dough being stretched or how a master achieves the perfect crust. For families there is often a corner where children can participate in a mini baking activity – handy if you need to catch your breath yourself.

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Practical tips: Arrive early if you want to avoid the longest queues. Bring a bag, preferably reusable. A cup of coffee next to a warm ensaimada is almost a ritual – give it a try. And yes: cash helps; some stalls prefer to be paid in cash for small amounts.

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Why this is more than just tastings

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Such events show how much craftsmanship still resides in our traditional recipes. It is an opportunity to meet the people behind the crumb: the baker who has worked with grandma's recipe for decades, or the young pastry chef experimenting with hazelnut filling. For the island, it's also a small cultural mission—to make local products visible and to celebrate them.

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So: Saturday evening, La Misericòrdia; a quick appetite check is recommended. Whoever arrives with an empty stomach is sure not to go home.