As January turns to February, you'll see a blanket of pink and white cloaking the fields of Majorca. It can mean only one thing – it's almond blossom season. This perfectly timed tour is designed to show you the best of the island's most popular tree, as you see, smell and taste its nuts and flowers. Lucas, a local guide, explains their significance, “there are millions of these trees in Majorca and as they come into full bloom, it's a celebration of colour and life that signals spring is just around the corner.”
Your guide will take you to a few countryside spots on the island, where the spring blossom is in full swing, competing with neighbouring meadows full of red poppies and bright yellow daisies. While spring is the time to see the blossom, their nut, which comes from their fruit, is harvested in the autumn. Luckily, you don't have to wait until then for a taste. You'll head to Casa Esmet, a venue committed to social innovation and sustainability, for a slice of traditional almond cake alongside a cup of Majorcan coffee.
With sight and taste ticked off, we move on to smell. You'll visit a perfume factory, Flor d'Ametler, to see how fragrances are made from locally picked flowers. See the delicate flower harvesting process and learn about artisanal perfume techniques. Lucas adds, “when you smell the sweet, floral scents of the perfumes they produce here, you'll fully appreciate why these trees hold such a special place with Majorcans.”
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