We are always on the lookout for new and interesting things that we think you may be interested in, extending your holiday beyond relaxing by the pool, or for those of us who live here discovering something new. We have written about some other hidden gems in previous editions. And of course, please do not… Read More
2016
Made in Menorca
MIBO It is fair to say that the development and sales of the Menorcan avarcas over the past few years has been phenomenal. Originally used by the local farmers and peasants on the land, they were easy and cheap to make, using old tyres as the sole. Now this sandal is big business, and there… Read More
The Union Flag Rises Over Menorca – Part III
The Union Flag firmly established on Menorca as a Crown Colony of Great Britain. The ‘Golden Age’ begins. Lt. Colonel Richard Kane and his legacy Even before Menorca was ceded to Great Britain at the signing of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, Richard Kane had arrived to take up his post as Lieutenant Governor under the… Read More
Six Retailers of Food
The past few editions we have focussed a spread on the independent privately owned retailer of fashion. We have plenty more examples to share with you. But this month we want to share with you six retailers of food. One of the reasons we all love Menorca is because of the wonderful fresh food that… Read More
Summer Luncheon Spots – August 2016
As always, the ROQUETA team of volunteers have been out and about trying a range of restaurants. This issue we report on quite a diversity of offers, so something hopefully to suit all tastes and budgets. We have kept the symbols as we hope you find them helpful, and hope that the text is long enough… Read More
Mahón Fiesta
Some five hundred years ago the faithful of Mahón decided to honour their protector, La Mare de Déu de Gràcia, the Mother of God, with an annual celebration at the beginning of September. The origins of this Fiesta were religious and the type of festivity similar to that of Sant Joan de Ciutadella: equestrian events… Read More
Ten things to do if your party want to venture further than relaxing by the pool
We have picked a Top 10 of places which we think are interesting and worth a visit, but that you may not find in the usual free holiday brochures. In this July issue we offer up a further ten things to do if your party want to venture further than relaxing by the pool. We hope… Read More
Independent privately owned retailers in Mahon
ROQUETA continues to champion the independent privately owned retailers. Last month we focused on Ciutadella, this month is Mahon. We have only just seen the tip of the iceberg, as I am sure you will have your own favourites – Let us know. Jade Carrer Nou, 33 Tel. 971 35 75 75 www.jademenorca.com Jade is another of… Read More
The Union Flag Rises Over Menorca – Part II
Part two of the series, Menorca becomes part of the British Empire With the establishment of the small British arsenal at Mahon in 1669 (see last month’s edition) the Menorquin nobility and the authorities were well pleased with the continuing increase in maritime traffic and trade. This started to give more diverse employment to the… Read More