When people think of traditional food from Ibiza they automatically associate it with Spanish and Mediterranean food, like tortillas, pan con tomate, and paella. But there’s much more to Ibiza than that, the gastronomy of the island is bursting with flavours. Its rich cuisine, makes of Ibiza the perfect destination for all the foodies out there.
These are just a few of the delicacies that you can try:
BULLIT DE PEIX
A traditional Ibizan fish stew with various fish, potatoes, rice, and garlic mayonnaise (all i oli). For the best bullit de peix, visit Es Boldado in Cala d’Hort. Enjoy stunning views of Es Vedrà while indulging in this rich, flavorful dish.
SOFRIT PAGÈS
A hearty Ibizan stew made with lamb, pork, and chicken, mixed with potatoes and vegetables. Can Pilot in San Rafael is renowned for its authentic sofrit pagès, served in a rustic, countryside setting.A rich, heavy meal that’s the king of Ibiza gastronomy. Packed with all sorts of meat including lamb, chicken, sausage, sobrasada or butifarra and combined with potatoes, it’s perfect for those nights when you just want a hot meal – a delicious traditional comfort food.
ARROZ A LA MARINERA
A Mediterranean seafood rice dish packed with fresh catches. Enjoy this delectable dish at Sa Caleta Restaurante in the beautiful little bay of Es Bol Nou which is close to many of our villas . Sa Caleta is famous for its top-quality seafood and rice dishes.
TUMBET
A classic vegetable dish made with layers of aubergines, peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes. Hostal La Torre, perched on the cliffs of Cap Negret, offers an excellent version of this dish, paired with breathtaking views.
FRITA DE PULPO IBICENCA
If you are in a bar in Ibiza, order a tapas or ración of Frita de Pulpa. This recipe combines octopus with potatoes, pepper, onion, garlic and laurel, which creates an amazing flavour. Strips of octopus fried with potato, garlic, peppers and lots of olive oil. A firm favourite all along the spanish coast but the ibicencan version is delicious. And where better to try it than at Ex Xarco Restaurante in the pretty little cliff top village of Es Cubells.
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