Menorca City Card
Eating
Menorcan food is simple and traditional in style. The capital Maó,
is the home of mayonnaise – a town which in the past has
taken culinary influence from the French. It now offers a good range of cheap
and luxurious Menorcan and international restaurants.
Budget: Café Baixamar, Maó Harbour. The perfect place to drink a ‘cortado’ and eat a ‘bocadillo’ in a fantastic atmosphere.
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El Bribon, Ciutadella Harbour. This seafood restaurant offers a varied menu
of the day and an excellent a la carte choice ranging from cheap fish dishes
to pizza and pasta.
Mid-Range: Andaira, C/Des Forn, Maó. A popular choice to sample inventive new wave Catalan cuisine.
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La Salamander, Cala En Porter. Extremely popular restaurant with both locals
and tourists alike offering an extensive menu. With its beach-side location
it can attract huge crowds in the summer!
Luxury: Es Moix, Av.Comercial, Cala Blanca. Catalonian ‘haute cuisine’ – serving probably the most creative food on the island.
Drinking
Cova d’en Xoroi – Cave Club, Cala En Porter. Located on the south
coast of the island this cave turns into a nightclub from 11pm in the evening
at the weekend. It’s probably one of Europe’s most extraordinary
nightlife spots, set in an ancient cave above the sea with fantastic terrace
views. Definatley worth a visit whilst in Menorca. Book your cheap flights
to Spain with Jet2.com to sample the Menorcan nightlife.
Things To See And Places To Visit
Maó (Mahon). The capital of Menorca comprises of a pleasant old town with narrow streets containing, cafés, boutiques, restaurants, shops, squares and the twice weekly market. Mahon’s major attraction is its huge natural harbour, the second biggest in the world – lined with cafés and restaurants. The scenery is beautiful with many peaceful ‘calas’ to explore.
Beyond The City
Menorca boasts over 100 fabulous beaches, most of which are easily
accessible by the island bus service. For those looking for adventure there
are several "secret" beaches tucked away, which are a pleasure to seek out.
Child friendly and famed for its white sand and clear waters, Cala Galdana
on the South-West coast is a good place to start. A beautiful bay surrounded
by Pine trees, this beach offers a great selection of water sports and
restaurants ideal for a family. Son Bou is the longest beach on the island,
its golden sands stretch over 2 miles.
For spectacular views head to Punta Prima in the South, surrounded by some
rocky areas, this beach is situated in a growing resort with an abundance of
amenities. Cala en Bosch, a popular destination on the South-West coast has
a variety of restaurants and shops and is located around a picturesque
marina, a great place for families and couples alike!
Cuitadella, on the West of the island is a historic town with great
character. A good place to people watch and soak up some Menorcan culture!
For sightseeing make time to climb Mount Toro, at 358m and the island's
highest point it provides fabulous panoramic views and on a clear day you
will see neighbouring Majorca.
Cost Of Living
33cl bottle of beer - €1
One-litre bottle of mineral water - €0.90
36-exposure colour film - €7.50
City-centre bus ticket - €1.50
Three-course meal with wine/beer - €12
Key Phrases
Please, thank you – Por favor, gracias
How much? – ¿Cuanto es?
Good morning/afternoon/night – Buenos
dias/buenas tardes/buenas noches.
Excuse me – Perdon
How are you? – ¿Como esta?
I don’t understand – No entiendo
Do you speak English? – ¿Habla
usted ingles?
I don’t speak Spanish – No hablo
espanol.
I would like… - Quisiera…
Is there a bank/post office near here? –
¿Hay un banco/correos cerca de aqui?
Do you have…? – ¿Tiene…?
The time – la hora
A double room – una habitacion con
cama matrimonial.
Where is…? – ¿Donde esta…?
The train station – la estacion de
ferrocarril
The bus station – la estacion de autobuses
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