The smell of smoke, the sound of popping cava corks and a garden full of smiling faces means spring has officially sprung at Es Cucons. One of the island’s most beloved countryside hotels celebrates the changing of the seasons this weekend with a Catalan-style calçotada – a traditional feast where chargrilled spring onions are the stars of the show. Served blackened and blistered straight from the flames, calçots are dunked in tangy romesco sauce, chased with a glass of bubbles and best enjoyed alfresco with sticky fingers and plenty of napkins.

Set among almond trees and rolling hills in the heart of the Santa Inés campo, the rustic setting couldn’t be more perfect for this long lunch affair. With live music adding to the laid-back atmosphere, expect an afternoon of good food, good vibes and that very specific kind of sunshine that makes you unabashedly glad to be alive. Grab your gang and get booking!

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