'I went to tiny island next to Majorca with crystal seas and untouched sands'

27 November 2023 , 17:11

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During our short trek we passed the Ses Porqueres de Galatzó in Majorca (Image: Douglas Patient)

Unable to resist the delicious smell any longer, I dive into the fresh piece of monkfish in front of me. It’s certainly the tastiest piece of fish I’ve ever had, served with pine nuts and green tomatoes. What makes this food really special, though, is not the incredible flavour, but where it comes from.

Each of the tomatoes on my plate were handpicked by the kitchen staff while I watched – all part of the experience here at the Andreu Genestra Restaurant, in Zoëtry hotel hidden in the rolling countryside, just a 25-minute drive from the Majorcan capital Palma.

With its own market garden of more than 26,910 sq ft, its own vineyards and fresh fish sourced from the nearby islands, it’s easy to see why chef Andreu Genestra was awarded a green Michelin star for the restaurant recently.

Douglas Patient enjoyed a trip to Formentera and Majorca (Douglas Patient)

Hanging with the fig trees (Douglas Patient)

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