Almonds Mallorca

Almonds Mallorca: these nutty treats are a true favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. What a beautiful landscape feature whimsical almond trees make too. Indeed you simply cannot fail to see lots of flourishing almond groves when touring Mallorca’s fertile countryside.

Almonds Mallorca are more than just tasty morsels. Plenty of history surrounds these creamy nuts. Almonds Mallorca first made their rise when Mallorcan wines took a plummet. Back in the 19th century, phylloxera root lice wreaked widespread devastation across many Mallorcan vineyards. Farmers across the island were left with fertile countryside but obliterated grapevines. So many planted almond trees instead. These first seeds flourished to make almonds the Mallorcan produce mainstay that they are today. Now almond trees tally around 5 million and cover some 55,000 hectares of Mallorcan land.

Certainly the bounty of Mallorcan almonds was cause for farmer celebrations after the 19th century pylloxera plague. Yet even now, almonds are a prominent ingredient in Mallorcan celebrations and culture.

Come February, rural Mallorca comes alive in bursts of pink and white as almond trees blossom. Each delicate bloom is a graceful blend of soft pink and white hues. When seen as a deluge in Mallorcan almond groves these flowers are really a sight to behold. Historic Son Servera village turns on a magnificent almond blossom festival every February. So if you really want to immerse yourself in the magic of almonds Mallorca, this event is well worth a visit. Why not stay in one of nearby ancient Arta’s rural hotels Mallorca? Son Gener is ideally nestled between Arta and Son Servera, so getting to the almond blossom festival will be a breeze. Plus you’ll have plenty of comforts to return home to including:

•    Incredible cuisine: the perfect continuation of your almonds Mallorca experience
•    Wonderful wine: this rural hotel Mallorca has its own well-stocked wine cellar. So a mouthwatering glass of wine is close to hand
•    Spa treatments: from sauna, hamman and jacuzzi to a range of body treatments that will leave you fully indulged 

Perhaps the only thing that can rival Mallorcan almond blossom splendor is the taste of its nutty bounty itself. You simply haven’t fully experienced Mallorca until you’ve at least tasted a locally grown almond. 

Want to know more about where you can see and sample almonds Mallorca? Or perhaps you’d like some help finding lovely rural hotels Mallorca like Son Gener. Rural Hotels Mallorca can help on both counts. Tap into our local knowledge by giving our friendly team a call on 020 3239 4983 (UK number). Or get in touch via our contact form.