Buying a memento is almost irresistible when you visit a beautiful place. Mallorca is no different. There are endless souvenirs clamouring for your attention, from tacky T-shirts and keyrings to gaudy trinkets. But if you prefer classier keepsakes that embody craftsmanship and the essence of the island, here is your dream shopping list. You’re welcome.
Best souvenirs from Mallorca
Souvenir #1: The essential, traditional basket bag
This wicker bag, known as a “senalla”, is seen on the arm of every local across the island. Deep, spacious and easily identifiable by its brown leather straps, the carryall is ideal for every occasion: from beach days to market runs. Nothing justifies a purchase like practicality and versatility, after all. Even better, if you buy a real handmade bag, you’re honouring the traditional craft of “llata”, the weaving of dried native dwarf palms, known as “garballó”.
While you’ll find these basket bags for sale all over the island, the villages of Capdepera and Artà are home to the “llata” craftspeople who make their products from the palms that grow in the surrounding mountains. The best thing about your new basket bag? It now doubles as your hand luggage.
Souvenir #2: Handblown glass by Lafiore
Glassblowing is one of Mallorca’s oldest and most beautiful crafts, and Lafiore keeps this tradition alive with a modern twist. Located on the road connecting Palma with Valldemossa, the workshop combines artisanal skill with contemporary design, creating vibrant, one-of-a-kind pieces full of colour and movement.
Each jug, glass or lamp is unique, shaped by hand by skilled glassmakers right there in the studio. Visit the fabric for free to watch the glassblowing process up close and explore their shop filled with creations that capture the Mediterranean’s spirit. Its green, blue and amber hues will remind you of
Mallorca’s sea, light and serenity, a truly timeless keepsake.
Souvenir #3: Pass the salt, please.
This is the perfect lightweight gift for someone you love, or yourself. Pick up the real deal from the Es Trenc Salt Flats, where the pure, natural Flor de Sal salt is hand-harvested on the plains. You can choose between simple, untouched salt or a range with extra flavours, from black olive to Mediterranean with organic herbs or with a hint of dried rose, and they come beautifully packaged in tins or ceramic containers.
Don’t forget to book a tour of the salt flats to see how the salt is harvested. If you visit between August and October or January to May, you might spot the flamingos that come here during migration.
Your suitcase and carry-on are now full of treasures to share and to keep. We look forward to seeing you next time at Ca’n Bonico on your next search for our island’s best souvenirs.