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Andratx market, all the flavor of the island

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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.

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Sunset in Andratx: The top 3 places

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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.

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Andratx lighthouses: route to visit them

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The Port d’Andratx is the westernmost port in Mallorca. In its surroundings, the lighthouses could not be missing, those lookouts of the sea that arouse so much interest in visitors. Andratx’s lighthouses bear witness to the passage of time and have evolved with it. From those years in which the figure of the lighthouse keeper was something totally essential until today, when its surveillance and lighting system has been automated. Do you know all the lighthouses in Andratx and its surroundings? Here is a complete list to organize a route through these guardians of the sea.

Port d’Andratx lighthouse

It is the most visible of all, since it is located on the outer dock of the port that was inaugurated in 1902. This lighthouse has starred in impressive images in each storm that has affected the port. In addition, there are many who have enjoyed their figure during the sunset. A few minutes away is Cala en Fonoll, one of the beaches of Andratx that you can discover in this other article.

Sa Mola lighthouse

The Sa Mola Lighthouse was inaugurated in 1974. In those years, they began to build lighthouses without housing for lighthouse keepers. The one in Sa Mola is 10 meters high, but its figure stands imposing on a cliff 128 meters above sea level. With these figures, it is not surprising that the lighthouse itself is an ideal viewpoint over the Mediterranean. To visit it from Port d’Andratx it only takes 8 minutes by car.

The lighthouses of sa Dragonera

The island of sa Dragonera, whose natural park can be visited with the corresponding permit, is home to the rest of Andratx’s lighthouses. Despite its size, the island has three lighthouses, although the Na Pòpia lighthouse, inaugurated in 1852 at the highest point of sa Dragonera, fell into disuse in 1910. It was then that the other two that remain active today were built: the Llebeig Lighthouse and the Tramuntana Lighthouse.

The one in Llebeig, 130 meters above sea level, has a 15-meter masonry tower on a stone building with a red roof, like the Tramuntana Lighthouse. Both replaced their predecessor, Na Pòpia. For decades, these two Andratx lighthouses were maintained by their respective lighthouse keepers and their families until their shutdown in the 1960s.

Golf en Andratx, Camp de Mar

Golf in Andratx: a high level course

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What a better way than to play golf in Andratx to whet your appetite before sitting down at the table at Can Pep. Golf in Andratx receives more and more golf fans, with a spectacular course located in Camp de Mar.

Golf de Andratx is a golf course surrounded by incredible landscapes. Ancient olive trees, almond trees and typical Majorcan stone walls surround the route for the enjoyment of those who practice sports in this location. The course has 18 holes and is popular with golfers as one of the most challenging. Simply perfect for challenge-loving golfers. From the starting hole, a challenging par 4 that forces you to start with a good right shot, until the last of its holes. It is a short par 5 in which to sharpen the dexterity due to the water hazard on your left side.

The longest hole in Spain

Hole number 6 of the Andratx golf course presents 609 meters from the tee. This makes it the longest hole in Spain, attracting hundreds of golfers each year. In addition, on their route, athletes find unevenness between vegetation and water obstacles. To all this we must add its incredible views, since from the field you can see the Bay of Camp de Mar, nestled between mountains.

Faced with such a challenge, the Andratx Golf course staff make golfers feel at home in this area of ​​Camp de Mar. With a warm welcome and attention to match the most demanding clients.

Golf de Andratx is less than five kilometers from the Can Pep Restaurant. A short ten-minute journey by car that allows a perfect marriage between this sport so consolidated in Mallorca and the best gastronomy of the island in the Can Pep kitchen. The finishing touch to relax while enjoying the best views of Port de Andratx.

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Andratx: what to see

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A must for those who want to explore the Serra de Tramuntana and home to artists and writers throughout history, Andratx, also known as “la Vila”, is a quiet municipality in the southeast of the island that preserves its traditional character, especially in its fishing port: Port d’Andratx.

Both from the historical-patrimonial point of view, as well as the landscape and nature, Andratx offers visitors multiple experiences in any of its urban centers.

Camp de Mar

It is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Another of its attractions, such as the tower des cap Andritxol, built to defend the island from pirate attacks, contrasts with other more modern elements, such as the Andratx Golf course facilities, ideal for practicing this sport.

Puerto de Andratx

It is an excellent claim for lovers of the sea and nautical. While in the past it was a refuge for fishermen and has managed to preserve its picturesque appearance, today it largely lives off exclusive residential tourism.

Walking along the promenade and the pier, where the Lonja is located is one of the most pleasant activities to do in this pleasant cosmopolitan and cheerful corner in equal measure, where there is also a place for shopping, sun and bathing and leisure night.

You cannot leave Puerto de Andratx without stopping at one of the terraces overlooking the sea along the promenade, such as Can Pep, or at the emblematic Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx , a perfectly equipped marina.

S’Arracó

It is a small town of less than 1,000 inhabitants that enlightens the sight of any visitor with its charming low houses with orchards or gardens, typical of inland towns.

You can always make a stop on the way in one of the three cafes where visitors usually congregate, before contemplating the church of “Sant Crist”, the building of “ca Ses Monges” or daring with an excursion to the monastery of La Trap.

Sa Coma

Home to old estates such as Son Lluís and beautiful possessions, Sa Coma is nestled in the Coma Calenta valley and is home to the CCA Andratx, a cultural center dedicated to contemporary art on the island with several exhibition spaces, a café and a gift shop .

Sant Elm

The troops of Jaime I anchored in this coastal nucleus before landing in Santa Ponça. Until the beginning of the s. XX fishing and salting were its main economic activities. At present, it is a small tourist center that does not lack anything: bars, restaurants, shops, etc.

The tower of Sant Elm, the monastery of La Trapa or the defense towers of creeks in Basset and Llebeig are some of the examples of its vast historical heritage. To cool off and sunbathe, the beaches “sa Gran” and “sa Petita”, with fine sand, and those of Cala Conills and Basset stand out.

Sant Elm also has the honor of having two natural areas of great interest: the Dragonera Island Natural Park and the Trapa Natural Reserve, perfect for family tourism.

Nits a la Fresca from Andratx

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The gastronomy that you can find in the CANP PEP in Port de Andratx, rich in products of the land and the sea, will be the perfect appetizer of these summer nights. You can enjoy a dinner on our exclusive terrace overlooking the bay of the Port and then attend one of the shows as part of the cycle Nits a la Fresca in “la vila”, which are held during the month of August at 10:00 pm. The concert “Lírica i Estels”, scheduled for 30 August, brings the summer programme to a close with local artists Cristina Van Roy and Pablo López. There will also be street theatre in different corners of Andratx and on the beaches of Camp de Mar and S’Arracó.

August program

Thursday, 13 August: “Rock & Ros” concert on the beach of Camp de Mar (free).

Sunday, 16 August: concert by the Jazzwize Quartet on Cala Es Fonoll beach at 10 pm (free).

Thursday, 20 August: the group “Aprojove” will perform in the cloister of the Castell Son Mas (free). Advance booking of seats is required.

Saturday, 22 August: concert by “Xanguito” on S’Arracó beach (free). Advance booking of seats is required.

Thursday, 27 August: concert “Paradís” by Joana Gomila and Laia Valés in the cloister of the Castillo Son Mas. Price: 5 euros.

Sunday, 30 August: closing of Nits a la Fresca in the cloister of the Castillo Son Mas with the concert “Lírica i Estels”, with Cristina Van Roy as soprano and Pablo López as baritone, accompanied by Jesús López on the piano (free).

Advance ticket sales and reservations will be made at the cultural department of the Andratx Town Hall: Casal Can Riera (C/General Bernardo Riera, 65), from 10 am to 2 pm, or at the box office, one hour before the start of the show. Andratx Town Hall information phone number: (+34) 971 628 018.

Choose the show that suits you best and book an evening in Andratx!

Get a free meal at your favourite restaurant in Andratx

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The good weather is coming and we want you to enjoy your outdoor plans to the fullest. That’s why during the month of March we will launch a raffle for our fans on social networks. Just for participating, you can take home a free lunch or dinner for two people that includes two glasses of welcome cava, picada, mixed paella, bottle of wine, dessert, water and coffee. Plus, you can share it with the person of your choice!

The prize can be enjoyed from Monday to Saturday at lunch or dinner. Booking in advance.

Very soon we will publish the draw in our social networks but we already want to tell you the conditions to participate:

Anyone who makes reservations online through our website: www.restaurantcanpep.com. You must include your data to participate and you will enter the draw for a lunch or dinner for two people.
From all the participants from 1st. to 31st. March, will be only one winner will be chosen at random, which will be announced the first week of April in our social networks as well as by email to the same winner.

The meal expires 60 days after the date of communication of the winner.

Do you want to participate? Pay attention to our profiles!

Valentine’s Day 2020: Surprise your partner at Can Pep

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Looking for a place to have a magical evening with the person you love most? Can Pep has it all: quality products, a romantic atmosphere with the sea as a backdrop and an attentive service that will make you enjoy an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.

Taste in the best company exquisite dishes made with excellent raw materials and fresh products of local origin cooked in a traditional way to achieve a sophisticated and delicious result. At Can Pep we have the experience of serving our customers for almost 60 years, serving simple and exquisite Mediterranean cuisine.

In our restaurant you can enjoy the beauty and tranquility characteristic of Port d’Andratx, a perfect corner for a romantic date. From the special lounge with incredible panoramic views of the sea you will be able to have lunch or dinner with your partner in a unique atmosphere.

Can Pep maintains an elegant style and a careful decoration that will make this week before Valentine’s Day and the 14th of February a day to remember. On this special date, in addition to our specialities of rice, fish and seafood, we will invite you to two glasses of cava to toast to a very special Valentine’s Day.

The chef’s recommendations

You can choose from our menu the most suggestive dishes. For starters we suggest some delicious rock mussels from Minorca, artichokes or some grilled prawns from Port of Andratx. How about a steak Tartar or a sea bass and avocado tartar with a citrus aroma? And as a main course perhaps some sea bass loins with mellow rice or steamed hake with seasonal vegetables or if you are more of a meat person, our delicious stone steak. You can toast your love with the two glasses of champagne. And an excellent wine list. For dessert let yourself be surprised by the chef’s recommendations.

Celebrate your unique love story in Can Pep. You can make your reservation here

Happy Valentine’s Day!