Monastery nougat
Discover the story of Mallorca’s traditional turrón, a Spanish nougat with centuries-old links to Christmas, Mediterranean culture and the island’s convents. Made with locally grown Mallorcan almonds, this traditional sweet is an important part of the island’s culinary heritage. Learn about the origins of convent turrón, how religious communities helped preserve traditional recipes and the fascinating story of the nougat once made by Franciscan friars at the convent of Artà.