TaPalma: The Tapas & Cocktail Festival of Palma

A week of flavour, creativity, and local competition

Every November, Palma’s restaurants and bars join forces for TaPalma, a citywide festival dedicated to the art of tapas and cocktails. For five delicious days, the capital transforms into a tasting route where locals and visitors hop between venues, sampling creative bites and inventive drinks — all competing for the title of Best Tapa or Best Cocktail of the year.

More than a food event, TaPalma celebrates Mallorcan hospitality and innovation, bringing chefs, mixologists, and curious diners together in one vibrant week of taste.

🍤 What is TaPalma?

• When: Around 5–9 November 2025
• Where: Restaurants and bars across Palma
• Events: Tapas and cocktail competition, tasting routes, live demos
• Organisers: Agencia Kumulus & Palma City Council
• Official website

TaPalma began as a small tapas trail in 2005 and has since become one of Palma’s signature gastronomic events, attracting both local chefs and international visitors.

The event has two main parts:

1. The Competition – where professionals present their creations before a jury.
2. The Route – when the public enjoys the winning dishes and drinks across Palma’s neighbourhoods.

🍸 Main Areas & Routes

Each year, a map is released showing participating venues — making it easy to plan your own tapas crawl.

🍴 What to Expect

• Affordable tasting portions (€3–6) with drinks included
• Creative themes — from seafood and vegan tapas to dessert bites
• Mixologists competing for the Best Cocktail in Mallorca
• Lively terraces, live music, and friendly competition
• Great atmosphere from midday tastings to evening crowds

🧭 How to Experience TaPalma

1. Check the map: Available online or at participating venues.
2. Pick a district: Santa Catalina for trendsetters, Old Town for classics.
3. Start early: Crowds build fast after 20:00.
4. Taste smart: Many spots offer smaller “tapa menus” to try several dishes.
5. Vote for your favourite: Some editions include a public award category.

🥘 Where to Eat & Drink

More dining ideas: Try Asian-inspired menus in Santa Catalina or waterfront bars along Palma Marina for a stylish afterparty vibe.

🏨 Where to Stay During the Festival

🚶 Getting Around

Palma’s compact layout makes TaPalma easy to explore on foot or scooter.

• Walk: Most routes connect within 10–20 minutes.
• Bike/Scooter: Ideal for hopping between Santa Catalina and the Old Town.
• Taxi: Affordable late-night option for returning to hotels.

💡 Local Tips

• Go early on opening weekend — popular bars fill fast.
• Ask for “Ruta TaPalma” at participating venues to see the special menu.
• Don’t rush — locals linger, chat, and share tables.
• Many spots offer smaller “mini tapas” to sample multiple dishes.
• Keep notes (or photos!) of your favourites — you’ll want to revisit them later.

📸 TaPalma vs. Other Mallorca Food Events

🧾 History & Did You Know?

TaPalma started in 2005 as a grassroots idea to extend Palma’s tourist season and promote local gastronomy.
It quickly became a November tradition, drawing chefs from across Mallorca and the mainland.

In recent years, it has added a cocktail competition, hosted by Mallorca’s top mixologists, judged by international experts.

Fun fact: Many chefs who first competed at TaPalma now run some of Palma’s most celebrated restaurants — turning the event into a true talent incubator for the city’s food scene.

📚 Related Guides on Palma Weekly

• Palma Marina Guide
• Santa Catalina
• La Lonja
• Passeig del Born
• Tapas Bars in Palma