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Minorca Cheese, a delicacy for the palate

Dur. 2:25 min.

Maó cheese is made with cow’s milk, unlike majorcan cheese which uses goat’s milk. Its production started in the 18th Century, during the british occupation, thanks to the increase in cattle breeding, mainly friesian cows, and to the large production of milk obtained. It was held in such high esteem that an english engineer even said that “the italians prefer menorcan cheese to their own parmesan”.

At present most of the production is industrial, although this cheese is still made the traditional way using the old methods. To do this, the milk is curdled using herbs, wrapped in a very fine white cloth and moulded into shape by hand until it becomes compact...

Lobster stew - Caldereta de Langosta

Dur. 2:32 min.

The lobsters which come to the Balearic coasts are renowned for being the tastiest ones, especially those caught between Majorca and Minorca. These are used to make one of the typical dishes of these Islands, caldereta de langosta or lobster stew, praised by the most discerning palates. The stew which is prepared at Fornells is a delicacy which delights King Juan Carlos I...

Avarca, a sandal with memories from Menorca

Dur. 1:32 min.

The traditional sandal with memories from Menorca is called avarca. Coutchouc sole and a leather instep - formerly they were used to work on the field, nowadays because they are in.

Formerly avarcas were very rustic and only came in the original colour of the skin. Today they are made in all colours and in different designs and, although they are usually made of hide, they can also be found in fabric, woven esparto grass or plaited raffia...

Avarca, a sandal with memories from Menorca

Cala Fornells

Dur. 1:30 min.

Fornells is a place which is well worth visiting. As well as its caldereta de langosta, nature lovers, surfers and sailing enthusiasts will really enjoy themselves here. From the Torre de Fornells (Fornells Tower), built by the English in 1802 at the entrance to the bay, you can enjoy an unequalled panoramic view of the open sea and cliffs, and can even see as far as the headland called Cap de Cavalleria, which has been declared an area of special interest.

There you can find Minorca’s first open-air museum, with archaeological remains dating from different periods...

Es Castell, the curious history of a picturesque locality

Dur. 1:53 min.

Es Castell began as a poor area around the Castle of Sant Felip, built in the 16th Century on the southern bank of the mouth of the Port of Maó. Although there are few remains of this remarkable fortress, today Es Castell is an area full of life and charm with an interesting history behind it.

In the 16th and 17th Centuries, many families set up their homes on the other side of the walls of the Castle of Sant Felip, in search of a place to protect themselves from the continuous pirate sieges.

Es Castell, the curious history of a picturesque locality

Ecomuseo de Cap de Cavalleria, in Menorca

Dur 4:35 min.

Beautiful countryside and historical remains together. One of the most beautiful places in the Balearic Islands is also an interesting museum covering a total of 19 hectares in Menorca. This is the so-called Ecomuseo de Cap de Cavalleria, a silent place where each stone appears to evoke the remote past.