Águeda Vadell Pons - Mayonnaise Maker
"I am a specialist in making mayonnaise which I love – made with the egg yolk mayonnaise is a wonderful sauce for fish and meat and even eaten on its own with bread it is delicious!"
"I am a specialist in making mayonnaise which I love – made with the egg yolk mayonnaise is a wonderful sauce for fish and meat and even eaten on its own with bread it is delicious!"
Anne Marie Espinasse - Cuitadella
"Ciutadella is a lovely old town to live – it’s the ancient capital with aristocratic town houses and where the cathedral is – the town has such a medieval atmosphere."
"Ciutadella is a lovely old town to live – it’s the ancient capital with aristocratic town houses and where the cathedral is – the town has such a medieval atmosphere."
Anne-Marie Espinasse - Talaiotic Culture
"The prehistory of Menorca is not that well known – but it’s one of the most fascinating aspects because there are more than two thousand monuments dotted over the island"
"The prehistory of Menorca is not that well known – but it’s one of the most fascinating aspects because there are more than two thousand monuments dotted over the island"
Anne Marie Espinasse - Menorca
"Menorca is such a delightful place to visit or to live because it is unassuming – it’s not blatant in anyway."
"Menorca is such a delightful place to visit or to live because it is unassuming – it’s not blatant in anyway."
Beverley Ward - Tourism
"The nature of the Menorcan people makes them protective towards their countryside and so there quite strong controls have always been in place to make sure there wasn’t too much development. "
"The nature of the Menorcan people makes them protective towards their countryside and so there quite strong controls have always been in place to make sure there wasn’t too much development. "
Carlos Anglés - Wine Maker
"There really is a future for wine making on Menorca – more and more small vineyards are being planted and producing wines of excellent quality."
"There really is a future for wine making on Menorca – more and more small vineyards are being planted and producing wines of excellent quality."
David Casals - Cheese Maker
"The cheese is special here in Menorca because of the weather, the type of cow and what they eat. The winds bring sea water salt to the fields, and the cows eat this which gives their milk and the cheese its very distinctive flavour."
"The cheese is special here in Menorca because of the weather, the type of cow and what they eat. The winds bring sea water salt to the fields, and the cows eat this which gives their milk and the cheese its very distinctive flavour."
Jenny Travers - La Mola
"La Mola is a beautiful place – at different times of year with its architecture and wildlife – it is a very special place to visit."
"La Mola is a beautiful place – at different times of year with its architecture and wildlife – it is a very special place to visit."
Lluisa Segui - Lithica Quarry
"It’s a very romantic place to wander through the maze of gardens – to smell the flowers and listen to the birds. Here Man and Nature work together."
"It’s a very romantic place to wander through the maze of gardens – to smell the flowers and listen to the birds. Here Man and Nature work together."
Miquel Mariano Vadell - Chef
"The work that we are doing here at this restaurant, is to keep the original Menorcan cuisine as it has always been, We think that it is a very important cultural aspect of Menorca which we have to promote and to protect."
"The work that we are doing here at this restaurant, is to keep the original Menorcan cuisine as it has always been, We think that it is a very important cultural aspect of Menorca which we have to promote and to protect."
Roberto Jiménez - Alvarques Sandal Maker
"The royal family wear avarques in the summer when they come here – and so they’re very popular – the white ones sell out every year because of that."
"The royal family wear avarques in the summer when they come here – and so they’re very popular – the white ones sell out every year because of that."
Sebastian Rodger - Gin Maker
"Gin here in Menorca comes from the days of the British occupation. It is still made in the same way and is a very aromatic drink. Here we drink it in pomada – which is three parts lemonade and one of gin. It is very strong."
"Gin here in Menorca comes from the days of the British occupation. It is still made in the same way and is a very aromatic drink. Here we drink it in pomada – which is three parts lemonade and one of gin. It is very strong."
Tome Olives - Culture
"People who come here should remember that it’s not only the tourist clichés of sun, sea and beaches and but that there’s also a fascinating cultural heritage to discover and enjoy."
"People who come here should remember that it’s not only the tourist clichés of sun, sea and beaches and but that there’s also a fascinating cultural heritage to discover and enjoy."
Tome Olives - Organist
"The organ of the Santa Maria church we have in Maó is one of the best in the Mediterranean – and now we are play the very old music of the island on the organ in special compositions I and other musicians have composed. "
"The organ of the Santa Maria church we have in Maó is one of the best in the Mediterranean – and now we are play the very old music of the island on the organ in special compositions I and other musicians have composed. "
Yvonne Keller - Menorcan Horse
"The Menorcan horse is a very special breed – it’s very spirited and a spectacular horse – the breed has its origins in the Arabs, French and British who have lived here."
"The Menorcan horse is a very special breed – it’s very spirited and a spectacular horse – the breed has its origins in the Arabs, French and British who have lived here."
Catalina Florit Torres - Horse Trekking
"Menorca is special for horse trekking because the landscapes are fantastic – there are kilometres of countryside. In one day you can ride on the beach, swim with the horse, ride through woods."
"Menorca is special for horse trekking because the landscapes are fantastic – there are kilometres of countryside. In one day you can ride on the beach, swim with the horse, ride through woods."
Beverley Ward - Activities
"There’s so much variety and things to do here even though it’s a small island – swimming, diving, sailing – wildlife and birdwatching."
"There’s so much variety and things to do here even though it’s a small island – swimming, diving, sailing – wildlife and birdwatching."
Martin Sintes - Kayaking
"There are many virgin beaches which are only accessed by sea. Sometimes when you land here you feel you are the first person ever to come here like a real explorer"
"There are many virgin beaches which are only accessed by sea. Sometimes when you land here you feel you are the first person ever to come here like a real explorer"
Martin Sintes - Walking
"Walking is one of the best ways to discover the island – the lovely ravines which run for kilometres from the centre to the coast with cliffs full of nesting birds, from eagles to Egyptian vultures, and then open out onto virgin beaches."
"Walking is one of the best ways to discover the island – the lovely ravines which run for kilometres from the centre to the coast with cliffs full of nesting birds, from eagles to Egyptian vultures, and then open out onto virgin beaches."
Mathieu Nieuwland - Sports
"Canoeing, birdwatching cycling: For birdwatching it is so interesting in Menorca – you can see kites, vultures and eagles – the variety is amazing. Here you can feel you are the first person to ever some of the hidden places."
"Canoeing, birdwatching cycling: For birdwatching it is so interesting in Menorca – you can see kites, vultures and eagles – the variety is amazing. Here you can feel you are the first person to ever some of the hidden places."
Sebastian Monjo - Diving, Fornells
"In the marine reserve here in Menorca you can see much sea life – huge groupers, barracuda, morays, lobsters – we have more than 30 dive sites – so you can dive every day in a different place for a month."
"In the marine reserve here in Menorca you can see much sea life – huge groupers, barracuda, morays, lobsters – we have more than 30 dive sites – so you can dive every day in a different place for a month."
Beverley Ward - Pilot - View from the air
"When you fly around the island in a small plane you can see all the little beaches, many in tiny little coves, and most of them are virgin beaches with no buildings."
"When you fly around the island in a small plane you can see all the little beaches, many in tiny little coves, and most of them are virgin beaches with no buildings."
Carmina Junguito - S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park
"It’s a special ecosystem here – mosaic landscapes – but the lagoon is very important – protected from the sea by dunes. You can see if you’re lucky ospreys here – something we’re very proud of."
"It’s a special ecosystem here – mosaic landscapes – but the lagoon is very important – protected from the sea by dunes. You can see if you’re lucky ospreys here – something we’re very proud of."
David Casals - Seasons
"The main thing about the Menorca is the freedom here – the choice of beaches and the food – and the freedom of the seasons – coming here in winter too is a lovely time of year. It’s all green – it’s a quiet time to come."
"The main thing about the Menorca is the freedom here – the choice of beaches and the food – and the freedom of the seasons – coming here in winter too is a lovely time of year. It’s all green – it’s a quiet time to come."
Mathieu Nieuwland - Nature
"Menorca keeps the natural way of a Mediterranean island – thanks to Biosphere everything is protected here – the flora and the fauna."
"Menorca keeps the natural way of a Mediterranean island – thanks to Biosphere everything is protected here – the flora and the fauna."
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