Xoriguer Special Menorcan / Menorca Gin And Tonic | With Professional Cocktail Waiter Wambo Sanchez
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MAHON - CAPITAL OF MENORCA - GOOD WALK AROUND THROUGH THE MARKET - THE BACK STREETS AND SHOPS. DOWN THE STEPS TO THE HARBOUR SEE THE GIN FACTORY [GIN WAS FIRST MADE IN MENORCA] . THEN THE FANTASTIC REPLICA FULLY EQUIPPED SPANISH GALLEON
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Mahon, Spain
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Cami de Cavalls
Mahon Port
Iglesia de Santa Maria
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Isla del Rey
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Menorca Vlog - My Summer Holiday 2017
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I have just returned from a weeks holiday on one of Spain's Balearic Islands, Menorca. I have never previously been to Menorca so I thought I would vlog my experiences whilst on holiday. My boyfriend and I stayed in the Thomson Gold Fiesta Castell Playa Hotel, in the resort Arenal d'en Castell which is located just outside the countries capital city of Mahon. The hotel was adults only with beautiful views of the sea, I miss waking up to the sea already. We did a trip to visit the port of Mahon, where we explored the 5km long Marina on a boat and then we went to the towns Gin Distillery (Xoriguer Gin Factory). Our holiday was very relaxing and enjoyable, I would definitely recommend visiting Menorca for a quiet and chilled break.
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Travel Guide to Menorca, Spain
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Menorca (also Minorca) is the second largest island of the Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is split into eight administrative divisions. Menorca is a highly desirable place to visit because of its beautiful beaches, variety of holiday resorts and alfresco dining. The island has a population of about 94 383 (end of 2010).
What to see / do
* Monte Toro -- The highest point on the island.
* Xoriguer Gin Distillery -- Gin Distillery, constructed during the 18th century.
* Museu de Minorca -- 15th century Franciscan monastery containing the earliest history of the island.
* La Mola Fortress -- A fine example of mid nineteenth century Spanish military architecture.
Events
* Festes de Sant Joan -- Equestrian masters trot, gallop and rear up through the streets.
* St Anthony's Day - A colourful celebration of the island's liberation from the Moors.
* Procession of the Three Kings -- A family-oriented event ideal for small children, the Three Kings arrive to give presents to good children.
* Miami Winter Music Conference -- The festival welcomes over 6500 music industry professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.
* San Lluís Festival - The festival features an opening ceremony, horse races, concerts and fireworks.
Episode 8 - Beautiful Menorca, sailing on classic Thendara and Gin
A visit to the port of Mahon, one of the largest ports in the world. Vela Classica onboard Thendara and exploring the gin distillery of Xoriguer.
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Menorca Is Perfect For A More Grown-Up Getaway To The Beautiful Balearic Islands
Menorca is perfect for a more grown-up getaway to the beautiful Balearic islands
With more than 125 miles of coast blessed with numerous beaches, the Spanish island of Menorca has a reputation as a great bucket and spade destination.
But sitting in a shady courtyard sampling local wines and tapas as the sun sets, I can’t help thinking there’s definitely a more grown-up side to this tranquil island.
With a wealth of history, as well as great bars, spas, food and wineries, Menorca is a perfect place for an adults’ getaway.
The Balearic island’s compact capital, Mahon (or Mao), sits on a ridge overlooking the magnificent Bay of Mahon – home to the largest natural port in Europe.
The English, who ruled the island in the 18th century, left their mark on the city – and this is nowhere more apparent than in the architecture of the old town, with its balconied townhouses boasting uniquely British sash windows.
This picturesque “upper town” has winding, cobbled streets, historic buildings, street cafes and plenty of boutique shops, most of which sell avarcas – distinctive Menorcan hand-made leather sandals.
The “lower town” used to be Mahon’s working port, but is now mostly a pleasure craft paradise.
The harbour is lined with sleek yachts on one side and linen-tableclothed restaurants on the other
Unlike some other Balearic destinations, you won’t find any rowdy Brits on hen parties drinking out of fish bowls here.
It’s all rather civilised and a great place to have a glass of gin from Mahon’s Xoriguer distillery (another British legacy) and sample some of its famous cheese.
The lower town is also where you can embark on a glass-bottom boat tour of the impressive three-mile-long harbour.
The 60-minute trip takes you up to the mouth of the bay past Illa del Rei, home to a British military hospital in the 1800s, and the imposing walls of the Lazareto Island, a former quarantine for maritime travellers.
Menorca is well known for its seafood, and you should definitely try the most famous dish – a soupy lobster stew known as caldereta de langosta. We were served a cracking version at Sa Cova – the seafront restaurant at our hotel, the adults-only, four-star Barcelo Hamilton overlooking the Bay of Mahon at Es Castel – while we watched the yachts returning to Mahon.
And cracking is the word, as it’s a messy but enjoyable task prying the meat from the spiny lobster.
If you wash down your seafood with a glass of vino, there’s every chance it could have come from one of the seven wineries on the island. We took a trip to the beautiful vineyard of Binifadet, with its
stunning courtyard restaurant, for a little taster.
Originally set up in the early 1980s as a hobby by local man Carlos Angles, Binifadet became a commercial concern in 2003, opening its doors for tours and tastings
It now covers 18,000 hectares and is the only vineyard in Menorca to produce sparkling wines, but my favourite was the light white merluzo.
Its cool cellars are a wonderful relief after a stroll around the hot, dusty paths of the vineyard. Sampling the wines while eating tapas in the courtyard garden, with its overhead trellises and white canvas-backed chairs, makes for a pretty perfect end to the day.
Drinking wine is lovely, but even adults like to visit the beach. And they don’t get more grown up than the beautiful Cavalleria beach – very much off the beaten track in the north of the island.
It’s completely unspoilt and taking the wooden steps down to the huge sweeping bay of red sand, the view is breathtaking.
The sea is clear and there are plenty of fish to spot if you fancy a snorkel.
Also, the red mud found at the end of the beach is apparently great for the skin – and you’ll see a fair few naked visitors lathering it on.
The child-friendly beach at Es Grau, just five miles from Mahon, feels closer to civilisation, but is also immaculate and, like around 45% of Menorca, a protected area of natural beauty.
The water at Es Grau stays shallow for about 40 yards – making it perfect for kiddies to splash about in. But we visited for a different kind of paddling – a sea kayaking tour.
We took a leisurely row across the bay, nipping in between rocks and poking into small caves, to the Illa d’en Colom.
This is a private island, but we were allowed to pull our kayaks on to the beach and take a look at the tiny lizards that are native to it – small bright green critters that show little fear of people as tourists often feed them.
Taking a paddle is definitely the best way to explore this beautiful area, and after a hard morning’s kayaking there are some lovely cafes in the whitewashed village of Es Grau where you can refuel.
Learn how to make the best summer cocktail of the season!
Have you been on holiday and want to bring a bit of that sunshine home with you? On my last trip to Menorca, I met our guest today, Maria Teixidor, at the distillery of Gin Xoriguer in the capital city of Mahon. We discussed the history of gin on the island and how the Pomada became their go-to summer cocktail. The Spanish drink more gin than anyone in the world. Yes, more than the British. They may have brought it with them in the 1700s, but the Menorcans have claimed it as their own. Mahon gin has been on the menu since that time and the Pomada is the drink of choice. Gin Xoriguer, in its iconic bottle, is seen (and sipped) all over the world, on and off the island, for the past 350 years. Made from a grape-based spirit (vinic alcohol), this gin is different from the usual grain-based gin we are familiar with in the UK. Needless to say, it combines perfectly with lemon and, thus, the Pomada was born.
Where you can hear me drinking next: Next up we venture back in time before gin had come to Menorca. We were in Holland and it was called Genever. We’ll speak with Michael Mann, the UK Brand Ambassador for both Bols Genever and Galliano, the Italian liqueur, and Jess Mili, the Canadian Bartender, who just won the Bols World Championship 2017 with her cocktail, entitled Still Life.
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Cuisine of Menorca | Wikipedia audio article
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Cuisine of Menorca
00:02:12 1 General Aspects
00:04:13 2 Basic Ingredients
00:05:25 3 Specialties
00:05:34 3.1 Mayonnaise
00:06:24 3.2 Mahón Cheese
00:07:22 4 Cold Cuts
00:08:31 5 Traditional dishes
00:08:40 5.1 Vegetables, legumes and greens
00:12:06 5.2 Fish and seafood
00:14:39 5.3 Meats
00:16:25 6 Typical desserts and pastries
00:21:58 7 Typical drinks
00:24:12 8 Gastronomic fairs
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Minorcan cuisine refers to the typical food and drink of Minorca.
Minorca is a rocky island in the Balearic archipelago in Spain, consisting of eight municipalities. Featuring a Mediterranean climate, the weather is milder in the south while in the north there are strong winds all year round. Marine salt, carried by the wind to the pastures where cows graze, is what gives the cheese its typical flavour. Fish is a certain source of food, but additionally there are horses, pigs (used for cold cuts) and cows (the skin of which is used to produce leather, and the milk to produce cheese). Agriculture is small-scale and varied, consisting of typical Mediterranean products. Within this typical Mediterranean cuisine there are also the influences of various invading people, particularly the English, who brought plum cake, puddings, and punch. The rural and marine cuisine is mostly based on greens and vegetables from one's own garden, locally produced meat, and fish and seafood caught in the same day. Cold cuts are used as seasoning. Olive oil, although not produced on the island, is also a fundamental ingredient in local dishes.
Minorcan cuisine is at times a survival cuisine, which preserves the original flavour of its high-quality products to the maximum. It is simple, with few complications, and above all seasonal. It is based on fishing, particularly longline fishing, and on seafood, especially crustaceans, clams and squid. Fruits and vegetables are cultivated in as much variety as possible, and on a small scale, only for local consumption.
Until the second half of the twentieth century, goats were in such abundance that they were only eaten when there was a famine, caused by spoiled crops or insufficient fishing. Today, they are a luxury. The legs of Minorcan kids are particularly appreciated.
There were so many rabbits on the island that Roman emperor Augustus had to send ferrets to help with hunting them; for this reason, rabbit is a common element of the cuisine. In later times, there were periods when hunting them was forbidden. In the seventeenth century, The English unsuccessfully attempted to introduce deer and hares. Few are left nowadays, but rabbits and various fowl are still hunted or bred.