The curious connection between windmills and Palo de Mallorca
Did you know that Mallorca’s traditional windmills have a surprising connection with Palo de Mallorca, one of the island’s most distinctive traditional drinks? The windmills of the Pla de Sant Jordi were once essential for pumping water, draining the area’s wetlands and turning marshy land into fertile farmland. At the same time, quinine bark, originally used to treat malaria, eventually became the basis of Palo, a traditional Mallorcan aperitif. Discover the fascinating story that connects Mallorca’s windmills, malaria, agriculture and Palo de Mallorca, and how these two seemingly unrelated elements played a role in the island’s history.