If you're in Port de Pollença on a Thursday night and wondering what to do, we’ve got one word for you: tapas.
Every Thursday from 8 pm to midnight, four local restaurants come together for a relaxed, fun evening where you can eat your way around town, one small plate at a time. It has to be one of the best ways to try local food, meet people, and enjoy this beautiful coastal town.
In the past, the tapas trail in Port de Pollença had a whole host of restaurants involved; this year, there are only 4. However, they still offer some great tapas and a it’s a way to try different restaurants in various locations around the port, providing a great opportunity to experience more and, for the foodies, to taste more.
The 4 Restaurants involved this year are: La Bodeguita, which is just above the square behind the church; Ca U Metge, this is one of the newer restaurants in the main square – formerly a doctors, in the bottom left of the main square; Tecun, the popular cocktail bar on the way down to the roundabout; and Joc Fora, a new restaurant just a 5 minute walk from the main square.
How Does The Tapas Trail Work?
Well, it varies from place to place. For example, Ca u Metge offers the first tapas for free with your first drink; from then on, it is 2.50€ per tapas, but they are well worth it. We’d recommend the meatballs or the pork with mushrooms. In Tecun, it is simply 1€ per tapas, and you can select as many as you like from their display. So with that said, here is a rough guide:
-Go to one of the four participating restaurants on a thursday evening between 20:00 & Midnight.
-Order a drink & some tapas, tapas priced between €1 and €2.50 each. First tapas may be free or not, as above.
-Eat & Drink until you are satisfied and ready for a change of food or scenery, with tapas priced between €1 and €2.50 each.
-Then head to the next place and do it all again!
What Kind of Food is it?
As you might imagine, the dishes are similar to those you might see throughout the rest of Spain. You can expect to find dishes like:
– Patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with spicy sauce)
Mini meatballs in rich tomato sauce
– Pimientos de padrón (little green peppers, some spicy, some not!)
– Chorizo, croquettes, cheese bites — all the good stuff
Images courtesy of Troels Muller – join his Facebook group Puerto Pollensa Fans
The Tapas Trail is more than just food – it’s a whole experience. You get to try a bunch of different dishes, support local businesses, and soak up the atmosphere of Port de Pollença at night. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or live just down the road, it’s a brilliant way to spend a Thursday night.