Neighbors meet for a coffee, young couples for a date, and families get together with their kids. Even travelers find their way to do as the locals do. And dip an ensaimada into a cup of hot chocolate. Or maybe indulge in a piece of almond cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The history of C’an Joan de s’Aigo started with ice, and sorbets are going strong to this day. On a Saturday afternoon, regulars are often queuing for take-away ice cream or a couple of ensaimadas that they carry home…
eláelá: Ice Cream Lovers
When I told an Italian friend in Palma about eláelá he immediately called out “Helado, helado!” Mimicking a little child who’s excitedly tugging at its parents’ sleeve. And indeed, I was talking about the ice cream parlor in Santa Catalina with its irresistible selection of ice cream and sorbets. The design of the small store alone is a delight. With its frozen delicacies guarded like treasures under round high-gloss metal lids. If you want to judge the quality of an ice cream, just try the…