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Siesta is normally from around 13:00 - 17:30 dependent on the shop.so it your going to the larger places like Mahon or Ciutadella either morning or Evening is best,also they have markets at Ciutadella on Fridays.
Fridays and Saturdays Mahon til lunchtime.
Ciutadella has the hippie markets every night summertime in Ciutadella on the approach alleys to the marina,well worth a visit. Leave a Comment
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Horses play the leading role in all popular fiestas in Menorca. We were lucky enough to see the “Jaleo” in Ferreries, and by chance we ended just in the middle of the square. It was so beautiful and dramatic: impressive horses and their riders, dressed in mainly black and white and decorated with ribbons, embroidery and multi-coloured carnations. This ritual that has its origins in the beginning of the 14th century. They play spectacular and dangerous games, only for very experienced riders. They consist of three trials of equestrian skills: "Ensortilla", which is a test of equilibrium and aim; " rompre ses carotes", which is a jousting test between two riders and finally a more dangerous test in which two horses set off on a gallop together, with their riders arm in arm.
Do not miss one of these if you have the chance, the calendar for the popular fiestas is as follows:
- June 23rd and 24th: Sant Joan in Ciutadella.
- End of July: Es Mercadal, Fornells and Es Castell.
- August, almost every weekend: Es Migjorn Gran, Llucmaçanes, Alaior, Sant Climent, Ferreries (24th and 25th , Sant Bartomeu) and Sant Lluís.
- September 8th and 9th, Mare de Déu de Gràcia in Maó. Leave a Comment
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 Minorcan cheese by Belsaita
Menorca's sea food is renowned. If budget is not an issue, try one of its famous "caldereta" (lobster stew, especially famous the ones of the town of Fornells)
There are other many popular dishes as baked cuttlefish, squid stuffed with sweet potatoes, oven-baked fish, boiled snails with aromatic herbs, etc. If you're not into fish and seafood, baked lamb is also rather popular, or stuffed courgettes or red peppers.
Probably the most well-know product of Menorca is its cheese, "Queso de Mahón / Formatge de Maó". You can enjoy it "as it is", but its used in many recipes as well.
And don't forget that Maó is said to be the cradle of one of the most popular sauces worldwide: salsa mahonesa (mayonnaise, mayo sauce) Leave a Comment
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 Gin Xoriguer by Belsaita
However, Menorcan gin is not the same as British gin, as it made with liquor from grapes (not from cereal). Kind of strange mix between British and Mediterranean traditions, but still very popular.
Especially during the summer festivities, the most popular drink of the island is called "pomada": local gin and lemon drink. Be careful, it's too easy to drink too much of it in a hot day! Leave a Comment
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 Naturists at Cala Mitjana by steventilly
The picture is from Cala Mitjana.
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 Pasta in Menorca by steventilly
Even the much vaunted Menorcan vegetable stew “tumbet”, which we had been looking forward to, always seemed to have meat in it. Thank goodness the phrase “sin carne o con carne?” was always understood!
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 Half Cut on a Pomada by steventilly
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 by DPando
It represents a symbolic fight between nobility and populace inhabitant.. these must fall down the horseman from his horse.
its a little bit dangerous if you are in the influence area of horses oubviously.. so be careful.. and also there always are alot of people!! Leave a Comment
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When on holiday in Minorca, it is known to be good manners to take an olive when you ve been to the bar otherwise it could be taken as an insult.
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