La Christmas in Ibiza It smells of almonds, spices, and home. That warm aroma that so many families remember returns every year to the bakery. Forn Can Bufí, where they keep alive recipes that are part of the gastronomic identity of the islandThere, in the very heart of Santa Gertrudis, one of the oldest and most beloved preparations of the Pitiusan recipe book is made: the Christmas sauce, an exclusive sweet treat for this time of year that has been enjoyed by generations of Ibizans at Christmas tables.
The magic begins with the almond, just like in the old days, when families would grind just a few kilos by hand. That ritual, which filled homes with fragrance and warmth, is no longer practiced in most houses because of the enormous amount of work it entails. But in Can Bufí, it hasn't been lost: there, they revive it every winter with Patience, top-quality ingredients, and absolute respect for tradition.
His Christmas sauce It cooks for hours, mixing almonds, spiced broth, eggs, honey, sugar and other secrets family members that Pepa inherited from her mother-in-law, the mother of Juan Bufí, and that today TonyThe third generation of the bakery continues to produce using the same original recipe. The result is a uniquely sweet, deep, aromatic… a true masterpiece of Ibizan tradition.
And beside her, her great companion: the bescuit, traditional sweet bread which forms the perfect tandem to enjoy Nadal's sauce as tradition dictates. Fluffy, delicate and made with careIt's the perfect complement to savor this winter classic.
To share this tradition with neighbors and visitors, Can Bufí organizes the “Sweet Fridays”, two special days in December in which they will offer Free tastings of Nadal sauce and bescuit in different stores on the island.
– First Sweet Friday: December 12, 2025 in stores Carrer Felip II (Ibiza city) and Carretera Aeropuerto 61 (Sant Jordi).
– Second Sweet Friday: 19 2025 December, a Carrer Canàries 34 (Ibiza city) and Carrer Sant Llorenç 17 (Santa Eulalia).
But so you can enjoy them throughout this period, remember that both products are already available. available in all ten Forn Can Bufí stores across the islandReady to bring home the most authentic taste of Ibiza Christmas. A perfect opportunity to reconnect with the timeless traditions, made in the most honest and achieving the quality that only they know how to maintain.
