TaPalma 2025: Palma's Tapas Fair Begins — Five Days of Bites and Cocktails

TaPalma is back: Where to try things in Palma this week

If you're walking around Palma you notice right away: the air carries more than just sea breeze — it smells of roasted peppers, garlic and freshly chopped coriander. The TaPalma tapas fair starts this week at the Congress Palace and turns the city into the top destination for small plates and creative drinks for five days.

When? From Wednesday to Sunday (exact times are posted at the stands on site). If you prefer a relaxed pace, go in the early evening: the lanes fill up, the atmosphere is good and the queues are usually still short.

What happens? Local venues from Palma present their specially created tapas and cocktails. It's not just about tasting: a competition decides which combinations win over the public and the jury. Last year restaurants like Morralla, the bar La Consentida and Ombu were among the top picks; El Bandarra took the prize for best cocktail — a sign that experimentation is valued here rather than just serving the familiar.

More than just exhibition stands

The great thing about TaPalma is that the event doesn't stay confined to the Congress Palace. Over 30 bars and restaurants across the city take part — small corner pubs, newly opened tapas spots and familiar places like La Tapera. Many continue to offer the featured dishes after the fair, sometimes at tasting prices. Ideal if you want to go back later and check in peace whether your tapas favorite really remains the winner.

For visitors that means: grab a map, open the app or look at a flyer and start walking. Palma's density makes it possible to test three different concepts within a short distance — perfect if you can't decide.

Tips for your visit

Bring comfortable shoes, carry some cash (some places still work with small cash payments) and plan breaks. I recommend not picking the biggest dish right away: tapas should pique your curiosity, not fill you up. And if you're enthusiastic about cocktails, don't miss the mixology stations — they often hide creative ingredients you won't find elsewhere.

In short: TaPalma is a great opportunity to discover new corners of Palma, chat with local food lovers and treat your palate to a few surprises. So: bring an appetite, stroll around and taste — buen provecho, or in Mallorcan: bon profit!