In Mallorca, the almond tree starts to bloom in the middle of January. At an average temperature of around 10 degrees, the white-pink color diversity can be admired especially in the west of the island. Did you think that cultivation of almonds has been cultivated for 4,000 years? The delicious stone fruits can not be thought away from our everyday life and are used both in the cosmetics and food industry. What would winter be without marzipan or a fair without burnt almonds?

In general the consumption of almonds is considered very healthy. According to a recent study by the University of Aston in Birmingham, a portion of almond (30 g) is shown to lower blood pressure a day. By the way: in the Mediterranean it is usual to eat the immature, green almonds like vegetables.