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Palma holds Mallorca's first Ensaïmada de Mallorca fair

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The inaugural Ensaïmada de Mallorca fair took place on the Diada de Mallorca at the La Misericòrdia cultural centre in Palma, gathering IGP-recognised bakers for free tastings of the island's spiral pastry.

By Justin Mota··Palma

The first-ever Ensaïmada de Mallorca fair was held on Friday 11 September 2026, in the Les Rentadores courtyard of the Centro Cultural La Misericòrdia in Palma, as part of the Diada de Mallorca.

The fair brought together bakeries and producers recognised under the IGP Ensaïmada de Mallorca protected geographical indication, offering free tastings of the coiled, sugar-dusted pastry that is one of the island's best-known specialities.

Location

Centro Cultural La Misericòrdia, Palma, Mallorca

Frequently asked questions

When was Mallorca's first Ensaïmada de Mallorca fair?

On Friday 11 September 2026, at the Centro Cultural La Misericòrdia in Palma, as part of the Diada de Mallorca.

What is the IGP Ensaïmada de Mallorca?

It is the protected geographical indication for the traditional Mallorcan spiral pastry; bakers recognised under it took part in the fair's free tastings.