Gifted with breathtaking weather, surrounded by a beautiful coastline, and sprinkled with getaway hotels and villas, Menorca is understandably a wonderful beach vacation destination. But there’s a lot more to do and see here than just lazily lying on the beach all day (although we highly encourage it at least 1 day!); the island itself has a very distinctive atmosphere and feel to it and that is leaps and bounds different than the tourist infested islands of Mallorca. The food in Menorca, in particular, is something truly special. It is an exciting mix of authentic island flare and colonial classics.

 

An interesting island drink

Native Menorcans enjoy a variety of liquors and wines. Each of which are a reflection of the islands eclectic culture and heritage. In the 18th century, Menorcans were under the rule of Great Britain. The British soldiers stationed there brought gin into the country. There was no gin on the island, but innovative Menorcans “borrowed” some of the soldiers Gin and began brewing their own, combining local wines with berries and other fermented citrus to create a distinct and unique blend of Gin that is some of the most revered and expensive Gins in the world today.

Some of the other local beverages you should try are various local fruit wines and Frigola (a thyme liqueur) and the very sweet Malmsey wine, a pungent wine that was indigenous to the area hundreds of years ago and is only now making a big comeback.

 Menorca also claims the title of being the first people to use one of the most common and beloved condiments in the world – mayonnaise, believed by some to be named after a major Menorcan city, Mahon. There are a large variety of urban myths and stories about how Mayo first came about, most involving a story about the Duke of Richelieu (who took military control of the beloved island in the 17th century); some say it was an completely original sauce made by his personal chef, while others claim that it’s a indigenous preparation going back hundreds of years. Either way, travelers to Menorca should make sure to try a wide variety of May 

Gifted with breathtaking weather, surrounded by a beautiful coastline, and sprinkled with getaway hotels and villas, Menorca is understandably a wonderful beach vacation destination. But there’s a lot more to do and see here than just lazily lying on the beach all day (although we highly encourage it at least 1 day!); the island itself has a very distinctive atmosphere and feel to it and that is leaps and bounds different than the tourist infested islands of Mallorca. The food in Menorca, in particular, is something truly special. It is an exciting mix of authentic island flare and colonial classics.

 

An interesting island drink

Native Menorcans enjoy a variety of liquors and wines. Each of which are a reflection of the islands eclectic culture and heritage. In the 18th century, Menorcans were under the rule of Great Britain. The British soldiers stationed there brought gin into the country. There was no gin on the island, but innovative Menorcans “borrowed” some of the soldiers Gin and began brewing their own, combining local wines with berries and other fermented citrus to create a distinct and unique blend of Gin that is some of the most revered and expensive Gins in the world today.

Some of the other local beverages you should try are various local fruit wines and Frigola (a thyme liqueur) and the very sweet Malmsey wine, a pungent wine that was indigenous to the area hundreds of years ago and is only now making a big comeback.

 

MAYO?!

Menorca also claims the title of being the first people to use one of the most common and beloved condiments in the world – mayonnaise, believed by some to be named after a major Menorcan city, Mahon. There are a large variety of urban myths and stories about how Mayo first came about, most involving a story about the Duke of Richelieu (who took military control of the beloved island in the 17th century); some say it was an completely original sauce made by his personal chef, while others claim that it’s a indigenous preparation going back hundreds of years. Either way, travelers to Menorca should make sure to try a wide variety of Mayonnaises offered all over the island.

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