· Dani Ferrer · Guides · 4 min read
🪵 How to choose the best firewood for your fireplace or stove 🔥
Practical guide to choosing the best firewood 🌳 for your fireplace or stove in Mallorca 🔥. Learn which wood gives off more heat, which burns cleaner, and how to get the most out of your installation.
🔥 Choose your firewood wisely: not all of them heat the same
In Mallorca, many homes use fireplaces or stoves during the winter 🌬️ — but not all woods burn the same way.
Depending on your setup, choosing the right type of wood can mean the difference between a steady, lasting fire and one that fades quickly.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
🌳 Which type of firewood to use for your fireplace or stove.
💨 Which woods burn cleaner and produce less soot.
💡 Tips to maximize heat and efficiency.
🏠 Fireplace types and the best wood for each
1. Open fireplace 🪵
- Perfect for decorative or occasional use.
- Loses a lot of heat through the flue (≈70% of the heat escapes).
- Use a wood that burns fast with a lively flame, such as:
- Pine 🌲: lights easily and creates bright flames, though it burns quickly.
- Almond 🌸: longer-lasting than pine, with steady embers.
👉 Tip: mix pine (for ignition) with almond or oak (for steady heat).
Learn more about wood types 👉 types of firewood for fireplaces in Mallorca.
2. Closed fireplace or cassette 🔒
- Much more efficient (70–80% performance).
- Best for dense, dry hardwoods that burn slowly:
- Oak 🌳: the queen of heat in Mallorca, excellent heat output.
- Olive 🫒: a great alternative with long-lasting embers and pleasant aroma.
🔥 Always use dry wood (≤20% humidity) to prevent soot buildup.
Learn how to spot it 👉 dry firewood: why it matters.
3. Cast-iron stove ⚙️
- Heats mainly through radiant energy.
- Choose hard, dense wood to maintain steady temperature.
- Oak 🌳 or olive 🫒 are ideal.
- Avoid pine or softwoods (they burn too fast and dirty the glass).
💡 Pro tip: place the largest logs at the back and smaller ones in front to keep the fire going longer.
4. Pellet or hybrid stove 🌾
- Uses compressed fuel, but some models also allow small logs or kindling.
- Choose dry, uniform wood, cut into small pieces (almond or oak).
👉 If you use pellets, make sure they’re A1-grade and locally produced.
💨 Which firewoods keep your chimney and glass clean
- Oak and olive: clean combustion and steady embers.
- Almond: good middle ground, though sparks more.
- Pine: creates soot and resin — best reserved for starting fires.
⚠️ Avoid damp or painted wood. It produces smoke and toxic gases.
💡 Tips to get maximum heat
🔥 Use dry, well-stored firewood 👉 common mistakes when storing firewood.
🔥 Keep vents and flue clean.
🔥 Add large logs when you have glowing embers.
🔥 Adjust airflow to extend burn time.
🔥 Light your fireplace properly 👉 how to light your fireplace step by step.
📊 Most common woods in Mallorca
| Type of wood | Duration ⏳ | Heat 🔥 | Cleanliness 🧽 | Best for… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak 🌳 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | Closed fireplaces / stoves |
| Olive 🫒 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | Cast-iron stoves |
| Almond 🌸 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Open fireplaces |
| Pine 🌲 | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Quick ignition or BBQs |
🪵 Recommended firewood by use
| Main use | Recommended ✅ | Avoid ❌ |
|---|---|---|
| Daily heating | Oak / Olive | Pine |
| Occasional or decorative | Almond / Pine | Oak (too dense) |
| Barbecue | Oak / Almond | Pine (resin) |
🌿 What about ecological firewood?
More and more people are looking for sustainable options ♻️.
In Mallorca, locally sourced oak, almond, and olive wood help reduce environmental impact and promote responsible pruning and felling.
More on sustainability 👉 ecological firewood: warm your home responsibly.
🎯 Conclusion: the best wood depends on your setup
✅ Open fireplace → pine + almond.
✅ Closed fireplace → oak or olive.
✅ Cast-iron stove → oak.
👉 At Leñas Muntaner we’ll help you choose the right firewood for your fireplace or stove.
🚚 We deliver all over Mallorca with dry, clean, ready-to-burn wood.
📞 Order via WhatsApp or check updated prices in our 2025 firewood price guide.
❓ FAQ
What’s the best firewood for a closed fireplace?
Oak is the best option thanks to its high density and long burn time.
Can I mix different types of wood?
Yes. Use pine or almond to start the fire, and oak to maintain it.
What happens if I burn wet wood?
It creates smoke, soot, and wastes energy — and may clog your flue or stain the glass.
Where can I buy dry firewood in Mallorca?
From local suppliers like Leñas Muntaner, with home delivery across the island and personalized advice 🌿.
🔥 Enjoy your fireplace with maximum performance
The secret to a perfect fire is choosing the right wood and keeping your setup clean.
At Leñas Muntaner, we offer oak, almond, and olive wood, dry and ready to use.
🪵 Natural, local, and sustainable warmth.
Order online or by WhatsApp and enjoy the winter without hassle.
