Menorca: Cheesemaking and Farm-Fresh Product Tasting

4.9 (35 reviews) Menorca, Spain
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Immerse yourself in the rich gastronomic heritage of Menorca with a guided tour of an authentic local cheese factory. Discover the fascinating journey of the island’s renowned D.O.P. Mahón-Menorca cheeses, crafted using traditional methods passed down through generations.

Led by an expert guide, you will explore the entire farm-to-table process. Visit the milking facilities, understand the step-by-step artisanal dairy production, and step inside the captivating aging room where the cheese wheels mature. Along the way, enjoy the beautiful rural surroundings and photograph the farm animals in their natural environment. The experience culminates in a spectacular guided tasting of 8 different artisan cheese varieties, making this the ultimate journey for food lovers seeking the true flavors of Menorca!

What's included

  • Guided farm and dairy visit
  • Tasting of 8 cheese varieties
  • Anything not listed as included is to be considered excluded.

What to expect

What to Expect (Activity Details)

The Farm & Milking Facilities: Your journey begins in the heart of the farm. Learn about the daily routines of artisanal cheese production, meet the Friesian cows and native Menorcan sheep, and discover how their fresh milk becomes the foundation of these exceptional D.O.P. cheeses.

The Dairy Production: Step into the production area where the magic happens. Your guide will explain the intricate cheesemaking process step by step, from curd formation and molding to pressing and traditional salting.

The Aging Room: Enter the captivating maturation room. Here, you will see wheels of cheese aging slowly under carefully controlled conditions, developing their unique textures, aromas, and iconic flavors.

The Grand Tasting: The perfect conclusion to your tour. Sit down for a comprehensive guided tasting session designed to delight your palate and teach you how to recognize different maturation levels and tasting notes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

near the Talayotic settlement of Torre Trencada

End point

near the Talayotic settlement of Torre Trencada

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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