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It is often said that knowledge is power, and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country, like Spain. Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture, rules, events, and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time.
This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain. In this way, you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense. Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain.
By Aurelia Munoz •
Published: 19 Dec 2024 • 10:40
• 1 minute read
If, in addition to a good meal, you are looking for a challenge, make sure to add this restaurant to your list of must-visit places in Mallorca this Christmas: Es Verger.
Specialising in grilled meats and Mallorcan cuisine, it is famously known as the “restaurant of the elbowman,” and the nickname is well deserved. The lamb shoulder (slow-roasted with beer in the restaurant’s large wood-fired oven) and the grilled lamb chops are unmissable highlights of the menu.
Rick Stein praises Es Verger s lamb
The restaurant, rustic in style and painted white, gained popularity among food enthusiasts when Rick Stein filmed a BBC programme here in 2012 and he declared that the Es Verger’s shoulder of lamb was the best lamb he’d ever tasted.
Reaching it isn’t easy – it’s located halfway up Puig d Alaró, and driving there involves navigating winding bends and dealing with the challenge of passing oncoming vehicles on narrow roads. Alternatively, you can walk from Alaró towards Alaró Castle, a hike that takes around 90 minutes.
The views are spectacular, making it a popular destination for hikers and cyclists as the perfect end-of-route spot. If you choose to drive, Es Verger has a small esplanade where you can park.
Reservations are not accepted, so if you plan to visit on a weekend or public holiday, it’s advisable to arrive early to secure a table.
The lamb is well worth the effort
Es Verger is located at Camí d’es Castell d’Alaró s/n, Alaró. For more information, visit facebook.com/EsVergeralaro/
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Aurelia Munoz
Aurelia is a writer, Spanish teacher, and translator based in Mallorca. With a deep passion for linguistics, education, and literature, she treasures family life and finds joy in exploring the island’s mountains and scenic nature trails.
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