As much as I love Spain, likely isn’t the first country that comes to mind when you think of vegan-friendly travel destinations.
Spanish cuisine is famously meat-heavy and the Balearic Islands are no different. From countless types of sausage to the many cheeses produced there, almost every “must try” dish contains animal products (and sometimes in sneaky ways!).
Having travelled to the Balearic Islands multiple times, I knew there would be no shortage of great food in Mallorca.
But, with several years having passed since I last visited Ibiza or Menorca – and many, many more since I last visited Mallorca – I was curious to see how easy it would be to travel there on a plant-based diet.
My second week was already taken care of because I’d be checking into the 100% plant-based Body Camp Mallorca retreat, but I still had a week to go before that.
The fact that The Body Camp was able to run such a retreat gave me hope. Given that they’re cooking nothing but plant-based food, I already knew it was possible to be vegan in Mallorca. Possible – but how easy?
If a vegan retreat is popular here, I thought, perhaps that means Mallorca is well-prepared for vegan travellers and responsible travellers who want to limit their environmental impact.
Add to that the fact that I was pleasantly surprised by the number of options of vegans in Barcelona when I returned there 18 months earlier, and I was optimistic. Still sceptical, yet optimistic.
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Is it hard to be vegan in Mallorca?
While Mallorca may not be known for its vegan food – or food in general – you won’t have to look too hard at all. And you certainly won’t go hungry as a vegan in Mallorca!
It’s not (yet) as much of a vegan paradise as somewhere like Portland, Bali or California, but it totally could be one day.
As an increasing importance is placed on sustainable tourism in Mallorca, vegan restaurants are becoming more commonplace.
And, with Spain among the top 10 countries for percentage of vegans, it looks like it’s only set to increase. Which is great news for us!
There are a lot of parallels between the two: both have an active outdoor lifestyle, incredible beaches, a strong yoga community, lots of international residents who moved there because they fell in love with the place and a rapidly growing vegan food scene.
Just like in Lagos, Most restaurants in Mallorca have vegan options. Some have an entire section dedicated to vegan dishes while most others have at least a few (good!) dishes to from. If you’re vegetarian, your options increase significantly.
Tips for eating vegan in Mallorca
Even though it’s relatively to be vegan in Mallorca, you’ll want to arrive prepared.
On top of having a list of the best vegan restaurants in Mallorca – keep scrolling to see those! – here are some tips for enjoying your time there.
Ask for non-dairy milk
I was pleasantly surprised to find almost every cafe and restaurant I visited had non-dairy milk available. Not only that, but usually a few different options too.
Soy and oat are (understandably) the most common, but I also came across almond, rice and coconut milk quite frequently.
The one thing I did notice is that they don’t always advertise their non-dairy options! So don’t be afraid to ask before you decide to sit and order coffee.
You don’t need to skip the ice cream
On the topic of dairy, you can rest assured that you’ll be able to enjoy everybody’s favourite beach treat during your Mallorca travels.
Many ice cream parlours offer vegan options, as do many places that serve ice cream but don’t necessarily specialise in it.
Flor de Sal d’Es Trenc is one such place. Along with oat milk lattes, they serve vegan ice cream that goes deliciously well with their sustainably harvested salt! If you choose to visit – something I highly recommend – then make sure you leave some space for a vegan ice cream while you’re there.
But you probably should skip the bakeries
Almost all baked goods in Mallorca use lard in their recipes. Therefore, even if you are vegetarian and usually eat butter, it’s best to avoid cakes, pies and other baked goods unless you can be sure.
Unfortunately I learned this lesson the hard way!
That does mean that you’ll also have to skip one of the local delicacies, the ensaimada. I haven’t tried it myself (for this reason!) but later found that Es Genibro restaurant (see below) will sometimes make a vegan version on request.
If you’re craving some baked goods, Mrs Sweet is the place to go. Situated just outside Inca, they specialise in raw vegan treats.
Head to places that use local ingredients
There are numerous vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Mallorca, but these aren’t your only options as a vegan in Mallorca.
If you’re travelling with someone who isn’t plant-based and wants to experience more of Mallorca’s more traditional cuisine, there are plenty of Mallorca restaurants that can satisfy both diets.
Your best bet is to head to restaurants that focus on using local ingredients and proactively promote this. Lots of veggies are grown in Mallorca, and many restaurants use this as their starting point for their menus.
Not only does it mean it’s easy to find plant-based dishes, but it also means your meal will be as sustainably sourced as possible and supporting local communities.
Stay at Villa Vegana
Proof that Mallorca attracts a significant plant-based crowd, Villa Vegana is a 100% vegan hotel.
One of the first 100% vegan hotels in all of Europe, Villa Vegana also has an on-site restaurants that non-residents can visit. Not only is it a 100% vegan menu, but many of the ingredients are grown right there on-site.
Since space is limited, it’s best to call and make a reservation in advance: +34690089516
My 5 favourite vegan restaurants in Mallorca
Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to visit all the restaurants I wanted to during my Mallorca travels. Fortunately, that means there are enough vegan restaurants to fill an entire week or more on the island!
Here are some of my favourite Mallorca restaurants for vegans, all of which are well worth going out of the way for.
1 – Donna Vegana
Address: Carrer de Chopin, 5, Local 2, 07180 Santa Ponsa
100% vegan
By far my favourite restaurant in all of Mallorca, Donna Vegana is worth going out of the way for!
I stopped in here for a late lunch after spending the day exploring Dragonera Island. It wasn’t too much of a detour since I was taking my rental car back to Palma, but I will go out of my way to visit next time I go back to Mallorca.
The entire menu here is 100% vegan, and it consists of a really interesting mix of dishes. Many of them are vegan takes on international favourites, such as a Mexican bowl, colourful pad Thai, Italian bolognese and several sushi options that wouldn’t be out of place in Japan.
I couldn’t resist the arepa, partly because it sounded incredible and partly because I was curious to see a vegan take on one of my favourite Colombian foods. And it didn’t disappoint!
In addition to the eclectic food menu, Donna Vegana also has an equally intriguing drinks menu. Smoothies, fresh juices kombucha and “super lattes” made with a concoction of superfoods come in a rainbow of colours.
From what I tried and what I saw, there’s not a bad dish on the menu. My only advice is to make time to visit more than once because you’ll certainly want to!
2 – Es Ginebro
Address: Avenida del, Carrer del Bisbe Llompart, 124, 07300 Inca
100% vegetarian, with the option to make anything vegan.
Inca, Mallorca’s third largest city, is best known for its leather production and weekly leather market.
With this in mind, you’d be forgiven for assuming that Inca is probably a city best avoided by vegans. But I wouldn’t recommend it… because it has some of the best vegan restaurants in Mallorca!
It’s worth spending some time in Inca for the food alone. If you only visit one vegan restaurant in Inca, though, make it Es Ginebro.
Using fully organic ingredients, this adorable restaurant serves a constantly changing menu, all of which are vegetarian or vegan.
The five course lunch menu costs just 12,50 EUR per person and is well worth a visit (or two!).
3 – Noname
Address: Carrer de la Marina, 34, 07108 Port de Sóller
Vegan options
Noname is a great example of a restaurant that isn’t a vegan restaurant, but has a whole section of the menu dedicated to plant based options,
The menu is interesting, and probably one of the most eclectic in Mallorca. Asian fusion dishes and Peruvian ceviche make up a large chunk of it, so it’s a great option when you can’t agree on a restaurant!
Even though the staff weren’t overly friendly and my dish was missing an ingredient, I’d still recommend stopping here for lunch. If you plan to rent a car in Mallorca, park in Sóller and catch the tram down – it’s a lovely little ride through the orange groves!
4 – Santapí
Address: Sa Plaça, 9, 07510 Sineu
Pizza with vegan options
Situated in the market town of Sineu, I couldn’t have been happier to find Santapí pizzeria. It was just around the corner from an equally awesome little gem, the hotel I was staying in: Es Picarol Sineu.
Santapí isn’t an entirely vegan restaurant but, just like many restaurants in Mallorca, has an entire section of its menu dedicated to vegan pizza.
And it’s really good vegan pizza, too! I decided to get takeaway because I’d had a long travel day, and I only wish for a pizza place like this at home.
Whether you love pizza – or, like me, you usually avoid it – Santapí is an absolute MUST visit in Mallorca!
5 – The Garden Café
Address: Carrer de Josep Tous i Ferrer, 2, 07002 Palma
Vegan options
I stumbled across The Garden Café at just the right time. I was on my way to collect some coffee from a local roaster when I decided to get out of the heat for a bit.
The Garden Café is small – small enough that you might miss it – but it’s right in the heart of Palma.
It has an absolutely adorable interior and the menu has a mix of healthy breakfasts and snacks, with a good number of vegetarian and vegan options.
There are also some great juice and smoothie options. I had a (vegan) smoothie with cacao, peanut butter and almond milk and it was perfect.
