I’ve just returned from a 3-day trip around Menorca and wanted to share some of the handmade souvenirs I picked up – and a few local finds I loved – from shops, markets, and artisan boutiques across the island. Here’s my personal Menorca shopping guide, featuring some of the best spots I came across.

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An Ultimate Menorca Shopping Guide for 2026

What to Buy in Menorca: Top Food Souvenirs & Local Gifts

While Menorca may be a much smaller shopping destination compared to Spanish cities like Madrid or Valencia, it still offers unique handcrafted goods and delicious foods to add to your shopping list that you won’t want to miss. Here’s what I discovered during my trip – and what I genuinely think is worth buying in Menorca.

Food souvenirs from Menorca

Food souvenirs from Menorca are probably the easiest gift choice, as the island is known for several local products with authentic flavors and fresh produce.

Local cheese

One of the island’s most famous products is Mahón-Menorca cheese, one of the most popular cheeses in all of Spain. You can find Menorcan cheese in local supermarkets and markets across the island. On this Menorca trip, I skipped bringing cheese home – mainly because some local varieties are available elsewhere in Spain as well. However, since I stayed in an apartment, I was able to shop for and try several local cheeses during my stay.

You’ll also spot Menorcan cheese frequently on menus – many restaurants serve a local cheese board or plate, which is a great way to sample it. Cheesecakes made with local cheese are also among the most popular dessert options – usually stronger in flavor than, for example, the famous Basque cheesecake, but something I personally really enjoyed.

Ensaimada

Probably the most typical food souvenir from Menorca is the ensaimada, the island’s most iconic pastry. It’s light, spiral-shaped, and usually dusted with powdered sugar, though you’ll also find versions filled with cream or chocolate. You can find it in bakeries and pastry shops all over the island.

They’re also widely available at the airport, and even Ryanair allows you to carry up to three per person as hand luggage (at least, that’s what I was told at the airport) – as long as you buy them in the duty-free area. So even if you’re flying with a budget airline, you can still pick up ensaimadas at the last minute, with several local brands and sizes to choose from.

I ended up buying two at the airport of Menorca – on top of the ones I’d already tried during the trip – to bring back for my kids and in-laws. I was a bit worried about exceeding the hand luggage limits, since I was flying with Ryanair and only had a backpack, but once I saw the queue at the gate – with almost every other person carrying one or two boxes of ensaimadas – it seemed pretty clear this is a well-accepted exception at Menorca Airport.

Charcuterie & sobrasada

Another key ingredient in Menorcan cuisine – and across the Balearic Islands – is sobrasada, a distinctive cured sausage that’s enjoyed throughout Spain. Made from ground pork, paprika, and spices, it has a soft, spreadable texture and a rich, slightly smoky flavor.

It’s often served simply on bread, but also used to add depth to a variety of local dishes. Sobrassada comes in different forms – the classic version is the cured sausage, but you can also find it as a spread or even pre-sliced as part of charcuterie boards alongside other Spanish cured treats like chorizo and morcilla.

During my time in Menorca, my favorite sobrasada dishes were croquetas de sobrasada and meat with Menorcan cheese + sobrasada sauce at Molí des Comte Asador. At home, my Valencian family often makes “cojonudos” toasts with sobrasada on Sundays. If you’re curious to try any sobrasada dishes at home, you can find some recipe ideas in this post.

Gin & Other Drinks

Gin Xoriguer is Menorca’s signature brand, dating back to the 18th century when the island was under British rule. You can visit their shop in Mahón at Destilería Xoriguer, or simply pick up a bottle in local supermarkets or at the airport before you leave.

Another popular local drink in Menorca is Pomada, made with just two ingredients: gin and lemon soda. You’ll find it widely available in bars, restaurants, and even bottled in shops across the island.

I was also pleasantly surprised to discover traditional herbal liqueurs in Menorca, which are often enjoyed by older generations of Spaniards (like my father-in-law) as a chupito after a large Sunday or holiday meal.

By the way, Menorca also has its own wine – Vi de la Terra Illa de Menorca, but production is quite small and not widely known compared to other Spanish wine regions, like La Rioja.

Other Spanish food souvenirs in Menorca

For more ideas on food souvenirs from Menorca, check out my post on what to eat on the island.

If you’re visiting from abroad, you might also find this guide to Spanish gourmet products helpful – some delicacies from other regions of the Iberian Peninsula are available in Menorca too. I’ve also put together separate guides about Spanish wines (read more), cheeses (read more), and sweets (read more) – if you’d like to explore further.

Where to shop for food souvenirs in Menorca

In terms of where to shop for local food products, I found that larger supermarkets actually offer the best selection of regional specialties. Binipreu Menorca, just outside Mahón, had a wide range of local brands, gourmet items, and even a bookshop. Also, you can visit the Sa Placa market in Mahón, a historic market set within a former cloister. I was surprised to find that it now hosts mostly small gourmet and souvenir shops, rather than a traditional food market.

Keep in mind that international chains like Lidl or Aldi don’t really focus on Menorcan specialties, so they’re not the best option if you’re specifically looking for local food souvenirs.

Menorquinas & Leather Goods

Another very typical Menorca souvenir is a pair of menorquinas, also called avarcas. These are traditional leather sandals that were originally worn by farmers to deal with the island’s rugged terrain, but today they’ve become a staple summer shoe in Spain, similar to espadrilles in Valencia.

I bought a handmade pair at S’Abarca (Lugar, Moll de Llevant, 21, Mahon), and also picked up a leather shopping bag there. Both are super easy to combine with summer outfits and really comfortable for walking around the island. It’s also a nice way to support Spanish artisans rather than buying mass-produced souvenirs.

I also liked Castell Menorca (Carrer dels Sabaters, 22, Ciutadella), but there are plenty of other brands selling authentic Menorcan “menorquinas” (avarcas) produced on the island, such as Avarcas MIBO (Pol. Ind., Nave, B-6, 07749 Es Migjorn Gran) and Menorquinas Torres (Plaça d’Artrutx, 3, 07760 Ciutadella).

If you’re looking for more leather goods in Menorca, you can check MASCARÓ & Pretty Ballerinas Factory Outlet (Passeig de les Filadores, 9, Ferreries) or Pons Quintana (Avinguda de Jaume I el Conqueridor, 95, Ciutadella).

For smaller handmade bags, I came across Kiniria ( Seminari, 38, Ciutadella) and Ansa Per Ansa (Carrer Josep Maria Quadrado, 17 Ciutadella), which both had really nice pieces.

Jewelry

Menorca also has a long tradition of jewelry-making, especially in silver. This dates back to the 18th century and was particularly known for delicate silver-thread purses, some of which you can still see at the Museu de Menorca.

During my trip, I unexpectedly came across pieces by Cristina Arcos at Jardí de Ses Bruixes cafe (Carrer de San Fernando, 26, Maó), which was a lovely surprise. By the way, the Cristina Arcos shop is located in another small town – address: Carrer de Sant Lluís, 101, 07710 Sant Lluís.

Another well-known local handmade brand from Menorca is Santi Capó (Carrer des Rector Mort, 22, Maó) also popular for its artisanal designs.

Natural Cosmetics

Anyone who has seen my travel beauty essentials and makeup packing list will know I’m obsessed with natural, organic products that feel good on the skin.

While Menorca doesn’t have major beauty brands, I did come across several small shops selling handmade soaps and natural skincare products – such as Sensaciones de Menorca (Carrer Josep Maria Quadrado, 26, Ciudadella) – which make for easy, lightweight souvenirs to pack – though to be honest, they were slightly overpriced, but they did look and smell very nice. You can also explore local brands like Carolina Carreras for more artisanal beauty finds, although I believe they don’t currently have a standalone shop.

Books

Finally, books are always one of my favorite souvenirs – although in Menorca I definitely didn’t have quite enough bookish experiences to create a dedicated guide like I did for Madrid. Still, if you’re visiting the island, you can find novels by popular Spanish authors, which are especially great if you’re learning the language, as well as beautiful coffee table books about Spain or Menorca itself.

I came across a book featuring the local painter Pere Daura i Garcia at the Claustre del Socors exhibition space in Ciutadella, and I also spotted it at Llibreria Pau (Carrer del Nou de Juliol, 23, Ciutadella). There’s even a small but interesting bookstore inside the Binipreu Menorca shopping center near Mao, which is worth a quick browse if you’re nearby.

In the video below, I dive into my three recent trips around Spain and give my honest review of Menorca – what I loved, what stood out, and why I now choose it over Mallorca.

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