Andratx municipio

Andratx, among the most popular search queries of the summer on Google

The municipality of Andratx was one of the most searched on Google during the months of July and August. This is reflected in the data obtained from Google Trends, the company’s own tool that shows search trends among users. Analyzing the data from the Balearic Islands, a 700% increase in searches for Andratx in the strongest months of the summer is striking.

Andratx is thus situated above other areas of the island such as Cala Agulla, Illetes, Sa Coma or Cala Ratjada. The municipality has recovered this summer a large part of the visitors it registered before the pandemic, thus improving the situation compared to 2020.

Within the municipal term, several of the queries were about the town itself, but especially about Port d’Andratx, the town hall, weather forecasts, sports teams, accommodation such as the Zafiro Palace hotel and other searches such as those related to restaurants. In Can Pep, our restaurant located on the seafront of Port d’Andratx, we have noticed this summer the increase in visitors and our stoves are still working to continue offering the best of Mediterranean cuisine in a natural port as beautiful as it is. that of Andratx.

We hope to whet an appetite with our kitchen to all Internet users who are looking for the best that Andratx has to offer and visit the municipality: its beaches, sunsets, the market, the lighthouses or the incredible island of Sa Dragonera. Bon profit!

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The Nit de l’Art 2021 lands in Andratx at the CCA

The Nit de l’Art 2021 lands in the municipality of Andratx hosted by CCA Andratx. The andritxol exhibition center presents on September 17 the exhibition “Insights”, which includes artistic works from the collection of the National-Bank of Germany. Artists such as Joseph Beuys, Stephan Balkenhol, Tony Cragg, Pia Fries, Katharina Grosse, Markus Lüpertz and many others related to the renowned Düsseldorf Art Academy will be present at this edition of the Nit de l’Art in Andratx.

The “Insights” exhibition at CCA Andratx is the second stop after its inauguration at the MKM Museum Küppersmühle in Duisburg (Germany). The sample has about 90 works from the National-Bank collection. An essential cultural plan in the municipality of Andratx that can be enjoyed from September 17 to November 27, 2021. Perfect to visit before or after a good banquet with the best company at the Can Pep restaurant and its terrace with the best views of the Port d’Andratx.

Jackie Herbst, CCA Andratx coordinator, anticipates that the public will be able to attend for free during the first weekend of this exhibition. “Friday hours will be from 11am to 8pm and on Saturday it will be open all morning until 5pm.” Herbst also advances that dialogue visits will be organized, “for which you have to sign up for reasons of capacity. They are visits accompanied by the commissioners in a more relaxed and relaxed way. Last year they were very successful and people really enjoyed this format”.

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Cornelius Völker and VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2021 Photo: Dejan Saric.

Düsseldorf Academy of Art

Over the past decades, the National-Bank has built an exceptional collection of which is now presented. A selection of key artistic positions at CCA Andratx. The main focus of the collection is dedicated to the artists from the well-known Düsseldorf Academy of Art, many of which have gone on to achieve world fame. When submitting a wide sample of the collection, “Insights” highlights both the diversity and the broad spectrum of artists presented and their artistic practice.

Over the years, the Bank has established itself as one of the leading art patrons in Germany and for 15 years generously supports the Küppersmühle Museum. Continuing to promote the arts, the National-Bank presents now the “Insights” exhibition at the CCA within the Nit de l’Art 2021 event in Andratx, as well as in various galleries in Palma and Pollença. The exhibition is organized by the Stiftung für Kunst und Kultur (Foundation for Art and Culture) in Bonn, Germany, in collaboration with CCA Andratx and with the support of Art Palma Contemporani. More information on the museum’s website.

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Stephan Balkenhol and VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2021 Photo: Mick Vincenz.

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The qualities of rocklobster, featured ingredient in Can Pep

Rocklobster is one of the featured ingredients in the dishes of restaurant Can Pep, in Port de Andratx. It is a decapod marine crustacean, the largest, that lives on rocky bottoms. Generally at depths ranging from 2 to 50 meters, where they feed on cuttlefish and octopus, as well as small fish and other mollusks.

Rocklobster stands out in Mallorcan cuisine for its white and tasty meat that makes it inevitable that diners suck their fingers. Especially with its creamiest part: the coral. Its unmistakable flavor combines perfectly in many culinary preparations.

The presence of rocklobster in the Can Pep menu is as diverse as delicious. From tasty broken eggs with rocklobster and Iberian ham to the unmistakable stew with rocklobster. One of the essential dishes in the kitchens of the Can Pep restaurant in Port de Andratx. In addition, this crustacean is also present in the notario rice and in the seafood platter, providing a unique flavor.

Nutritional properties

Rocklobster is an ally for those who control the calories they eat, with only 90 per 100 grams. This is because it has a high protein content (19 grams per 100) and barely contains fat (only two grams per 100), mostly unsaturated. Regarding vitamins and minerals, rocklobster contains vitamin B, potassium, iodine and phosphorus.

On the other hand, the cholesterol in rocklobster is somewhat high, so combining it with ingredients such as rice helps to counteract its effects. It also affects, like many shellfish, on uric acid, although its moderate consumption does not pose any inconvenience.

In short, the contribution of iodine it contains regulates the energy level, the proper functioning of the cells and also the cholesterol. In addition, vitamin B5 is a great ally to combat stress and migraines. Do you need more reasons to try one of our exquisite dishes?

Maridaje con vinos

Wine pairing: keys to an irresistible experience

There are many aspects to take into account so that the pairing with wine is a success. On the one hand, we must assess “the product and the intensity of flavor, composition, acidity, bitterness, salinity and sweetness, as well as the intensity of fats,” says Daniel Arias, president of the Balearic Sommelier Association. Other elements to consider are the sauces and garnishes used in recipes as well as seasonings, he adds.

You have to be careful when selecting the wines that will accompany a meal because not all wines pair with any type of food, except “sparkling wines, which are the only ones that marry everything; from the appetizer to the dessert ”, assures Arias. However, this sommelier recognizes that “there is no other drink that, due to its molecular composition and its organoleptic characteristics, is a better accompaniment to so many foods.”

How to choose the best wine?

Below you will find a selection of wines recommended by Daniel Arias according to the food group and their composition:

Rice pairing

‘A banda’ or blind rice: dry white wines with grapes such as Albariño, Chardonnay or the Mallorcan Prensal.

Fish or seafood rice: dry white with good acidity with grapes such as Albariño, Chardonnay, Verdejo or Sauvignon Blanc.

Soupy rice: white wines with some body (with lees or barrels) and rosé wines.

Rice with meat: white wines with some body (with lees or barrels), rosé or light red wines with grapes such as Callet or gargollasa Majorcan wines or French Pinot Noir.

Fish pairing

Subtle fish: dry white wines with good acidity.

Fatty fish: white wines with more body (lees or barrels), rosé wines or light reds.

Meat pairing

White meats: full-bodied white wines (barrels or lees), rosés and light reds (young or semi-mature).

Red meat: red wines with body and barrel aging such as Mallorcan grapes such as Mantonegro, the national Tempranillo or the French Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

Pairing with dessert

Fruit and cream desserts or white puff pastries: sweets such as Muscat grapes or Riesling.

Chocolate desserts: sweet reds such as the Mallorcan Mantonegro or the Andalusian Pedro Ximénez.

Do you want to discover some of the wines that triumph at the table? Check out our extensive menu.

Raor

‘Raor’: The season of this bite begins

From September 1 to March 31, the ban is lifted to fish for ‘raor’, a delicacy of Balearic gastronomy. With white, soft and exquisite meat, this species, also known as ‘llorito’, ‘galán’ or ‘pejepeine’ is found in the temperate waters of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.

‘Raor’, shaped like a razor, is highly appreciated in island cuisine. Their prices have skyrocketed in recent years to reach € 100 per kilo. Only a few professional fishermen are dedicated to catching it, so fishing for the raor is fundamentally recreational in nature: in the Balearic Islands there are more than 12,000 recreational boat licenses.

On the hunt for a marine jewel

The departure of the boats in search of the first raors is quite an event. Hundreds of ships are concentrated on the Mallorcan coast in an unprecedented naval deployment. Fishermen strive to get hold of this delicacy, which they later tend to enjoy as a family. The amount of fishing allowed per license and day is 50 units, with a maximum of 300 per boat. Enough to treat yourself to a good feast.

The closure imposed in 2020, in order to protect a threatened species, has improved its presence in the waters of the archipelago. In addition, the size of the raors has increased by an average of 20%.

How to taste this fish

Most chefs agree that this fish can best be savored in the simplest way: fried in hot olive oil. To accompany it, Italian fries, mushrooms or green peppers are often served.

The usual thing is to let them spend a few hours out of the sea from their capture so that they can cook well and do not fall apart.

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Andratx market, all the flavor of the island

Crafts, clothing, footwear, flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables, pickles, fresh bread, cold cuts, etc. All this and much more offers the weekly Andratx market, which is held every Wednesday, except holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Passeig de Son Mas.

In the food stalls, it is common to find typical products of the island depending on the season. If you visit the Andratx market in summer, we recommend you get some fleshy and juicy tomatoes, medium green peppers and sweet white onions from the Mallorcan garden with which to prepare the Mallorcan salad par excellence: the trempó (comes from the verb ‘trempar ‘which means ‘dress’). You just have to cut these ingredients and add a little oil and salt to make the magic work. The secret to the success of the dish is to use a lot of tomato, pepper to a lesser extent and little onion. Besides being a fresh and light meal, trempó is a source of fiber and contains antioxidants with which to take care of our health.

Another of the traditional Mallorcan dishes that can be made with exactly the same base (tomato, peppers and onions, preferably of autochthonous varieties) and that is desired in summer is the coca de trempó. Very simple to prepare and a delight for most palates. As in the previous recipe, it is necessary to cut the vegetables into squares, which are placed on a dough of flour, butter and baker’s yeast to which oil and water are added to knead it. Then it is put in the oven at about 200 degrees and ready to serve!

If you are one of those who is used to accompanying meals with bread, we also advise you to stop at the stops set up by some ovens in the municipality, where the classic and delicious country bread is sold (an essential) and other specialties such as panades, cocarrois, robiols or ensaïmades.

At Can Pep we cook for you with first-class ingredients

Because we know that pleasure grows exponentially when they give us cooked food, at Can Pep we take care to gather the best products from the Mallorcan countryside to delight you with simple but no less tasty recipes such as seasonal gazpacho or Mallorcan tomato salad with Buffalo mozzarella. Typical summer dishes that can be complemented with fresh fish and meat. Ask us without obligation for the recommendations of the day.

Fresh fish in Port d’Andratx: From the sea to the plate

The landscape drawn by the fishing boats of Port d’Andratx and its exquisite catches are one more reason to come to this town with a seafaring tradition. Although the fishing activity has decreased over the years, there are still boats like the Marruza that go out to fish from Monday to Friday to bring top quality products to the Lonja, which is still open today.

If you are a lover of fresh fish or simply one who is carried away by curiosity, you can go here any weekday afternoon from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to get the best catches of the day. The usual thing is to find prawns, crayfish and other delicacies such as San Pedro’s rooster, red mullet, cod, hake or land fish such as gerret, whitebait, ray, etc. with which to prepare delicious broths and rice dishes. The vivid color that the pieces give off, with their shiny scales, make them truly irresistible. Not to mention its taste.

An experience to witness

Around 5:00 p.m., the fishing boats that launch into the sea in the early morning dock in the port. There a refrigerated truck awaits them, where the fresh fish of the day is unloaded, which minutes later is transferred to the Lonja, located a few meters away.

Many times it is the women of the fishermen who are in charge of preparing the fish for sale, distributing it in boxes according to species and size. When the Lonja closes, all the unsold product travels to the Lonja de Palma, where it is sold the following morning.

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The Lonja opens its doors from Monday to Friday to offer fresh fish in Port d’Andratx.

The Port d’Andratx Lonja not only caters to individuals but also supplies restaurants in the area, such as Can Pep, where you will find daily fresh fish of the day that varies depending on the season. Check here the letter.

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The Sa Dragonera marine reserve, in Andratx

The municipality of Andratx includes in its territory the island of Sa Dragonera. In its waters is located the Sa Dragonera marine reserve, with a surface area of ​​457 hectares, of which 82 are integral reserves (without permitted uses except for duly authorized scientific monitoring).

The Sa Dragonera marine reserve is characterized by its steep profile and rocky bottoms, where the different species find protection and shelter areas. Inside, the oceanic seagrass meadows, reefs and submerged caves stand out. Populations with great potential for recovery coexist here, such as grouper, scorpionfish, moray eels, brotoles, black croaker, bream, poplar, sea bream and dentex, as well as bigeye and spits.

Diving is one of the activities that take place in Sa Dragonera and that attracts hundreds of fans to the municipality every year. For recreational diving dives there are diving quotas, which allows to protect the environment of the space.

Marine Reserve since 2016

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Infography: Marilles Foundation. Main picture: Darek Darul.

It was in 2016 when the Government of the Balearic Islands approved the creation of the Freu de Sa Dragonera Marine Reserve. In 2020, the Government of Spain declared it a Marine Reserve of Fishing Interest. With it, the entire coastline of the island has been declared under this figure of fisheries protection. The protection of marine resources in this area of ​​the Mediterranean is the result of close collaboration between the ministry and the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands, materialized in an agreement on shared management.

The Sa Dragonera marine area has considerable ecological and fishing value, in which a high diversity of habitats and communities can be found in a relatively small space. The underwater landscapes of Sa Dragonera are an example of those that can be seen on the coast of Mallorca, where the oceanic posidonia meadows stand out, very extended to the south, which act as areas of great biological production and repopulation of fingerlings of species of fishing interest.

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Celebrities take a seat at Can Pep

Mallorca attracts many famous personalities every summer. Not only at the national level, every year more international stars visit the island. Here they find a place to rest, to have fun away from the spotlight -with the permission of the paparazzi- and to enjoy a few days of vacation in incredible locations.

The famous people who visit Mallorca appreciate its gastronomy. The Mediterranean diet and fresh and healthy products fascinate any palate, even the most demanding. Not to mention the exquisite Mallorcan and national wines, of international fame. With a privileged location, in one of the spots on the island traditionally chosen by many celebrities such as Port d’Andratx, in Can Pep some of these media-famous characters have taken a seat.

One of the last to pass by the Can Pep restaurant in Port d’Andratx was the Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who visited Mallorca during the summer of 2021. The young talent was accompanied by his girlfriend, the also international singer Camila Cabello. The artist uploaded a photo on social media of him enjoying our terrace. A pleasure to have you as guests at Can Pep!

Previously, there have been several footballers who have tasted Can Pep dishes. This is the case of the Mallorcan Marco Asensio, a Real Madrid player, and Marcos Llorente, of Atlético de Madrid. Also Borja Mayoral, who currently plays in the Italian league, and Manuel Neuer, the German footballer who captains the national team. Also related to the world of football, the FC Barcelona notary, Sergi González Delgado, has been another of the clients who have passed through Can Pep in recent years.

The restaurant’s stoves will be prepared to delight famous and non-famous people on their next visits to Mallorca. Bon Appetite!

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Sunset in Andratx: The top 3 places

The municipality of Andratx occupies the westernmost part of the island of Mallorca. And as the west is synonymous with beautiful sunsets, watching the sunset in Andratx is one of the magical plans that this area of ​​the island offers. Its population centers and its surroundings nestled in the heart of the Serra de la Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offer unique places to enjoy an incredible sunset.

Where can you see the best sunsets in Andratx? There are really many corners to enjoy the last minutes of the day. However, there are three locations whose magic will delight those who seek to capture the best sunsets.

Sant Elm

From any point of Sant Elm you can see an incredible sunset. But those who are looking for the perfect corner, will have to cross the town to get closer to the Punta Blanca area. Some of the most beautiful sunsets in Andratx and even in all of Mallorca take place here. You can also continue to the area in cove en Basset or even to the tower of the same name, further away. Throughout the area, the sun sets under the imposing silhouette of the island of sa Dragonera, something that makes it day magical.

Sa Mola lighthouse

Located 128 meters above sea level, the sa Mola lighthouse, one of the municipality’s lighthouses, offers a good panoramic view to enjoy a good sunset in Andratx. It can be reached by car, although space in the vicinity of the lighthouse is limited. The place acts as a balcony over the Mediterranean, where the view is lost on the horizon. One of the options to enjoy a sunset in Andratx.

Port d’Andratx

Last but not least, you can see a perfect sunset in Port d’Andratx. A privileged natural port that enjoys fantastic sunsets without leaving the municipality. The sun disappears on the horizon line, while the silhouette of the lighthouse on the outer dam stands out against the orange tones of the sky. The sunsets in Port d’Andratx are famous on the island, something that makes our restaurant Can Pep proud, where we invite you to enjoy a dinner in the best company when the sun’s rays disappear.

What time does the sun set in Andratx?

In order not to miss the best sunsets in Andratx, here is a guide from beginning to end of the month with the sunset times in the municipality throughout the year. Now it’s time to enjoy them!

January: from 5:36 p.m. to 6:08 p.m.
February: from 6:09 p.m. to 6:40 p.m.
March: from 6:41 pm to 8:12 pm.
April: from 8:13 p.m. to 8:42 p.m.
May: from 8:43 p.m. to 9:10 p.m.
June: from 9:10 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.
July: from 9:20 p.m. to 9:02 p.m.
August: from 9:01 p.m. to 8:21 p.m.
September: from 8:20 p.m. to 7:33 p.m.
October: from 7:31 p.m. to 5:48 p.m.
November: from 5:47 p.m. to 5:26 p.m.
December: from 5:25 p.m. to 5:35 p.m.