GRILL ES CALIU, CIUTADELLA. 971 38 01 65 One of Ciutadella’s most renowned restaurants, this grill restaurant is situated five minutes out of town, driving south, on the main road shortly after the bay of Santandría and just before the Cala Blanca roundabout. Inside this rustic style real Spanish restaurant is a most attractive dining room,… Read More
2016
Art & Fashion
ROQUETA champions the eternal appeal of the Artisans and the smaller privately owned shops. In our April/May issue I wrote about how vital the smaller traders are both to the local economy and the general vitality of the shopping experience on the Island. As promised I will continue to report on this rich tapestry of… Read More
The Union Flag Rises Over Menorca – Part I
The Story of the British Involvement on Menorca Following the disastrous attack on Mahón in 1535 by the infamous Barbarossa, (Red Beard the Pirate), it was decreed by the Spanish King Charles 1 that a small fort be built at the entrance of the harbour to defend it from further attacks. It took the best… Read More
Summer Luncheon Spots – June 2016
MOLI DES RACO, ES MERCADAL. 971 37 53 92 Established in 1982, and located in the centre of the island, the restaurant is very easy to find, as it is located beside a huge windmill on the main road between Mahon and Ciutadella. It opens all year round and, certainly at lunchtime when we visited,… Read More
Our second “Top Ten”
In the April / May ROQUETA, we introduced a new feature called: Looking for Adventure? We picked out the first “Top 10” places that you, as a visitor, may not know about. The article is intended to broaden the appeal of the whole Island, and to provide suggestions when some of your party are wanting… Read More
Eating out, our pick of the best for April and May
Masala Indian Restaurant, Cala Blanes, 971 38 83 70 Exciting news in Ciudadela is the opening of the Masala Indian Restaurant at Cala Blanes. This is a sister restaurant to the Raj in Cala Blanca, which of course belongs to the ever popular Rainbow Spice on the Port of Mahón. The Raj, happily, re-opens at… Read More
We have chosen a first “Top Ten” of Menorca’s hidden treasures.
Menorca is such a special Island. So much so that we will be introducing a regular article each month with some hidden treasures that you may not otherwise find. There are things to do with the family, things to do as a couple. Read them through, and take some time out from relaxing by the… Read More
Interview with Colin Guanaria, a founding partner of a leading estate agents
Colin Guanaria is a founding partner of the estate agents Bonnin Sanso with his partner Juan Torres they have been operating for over 27 years and have 4 offices in Menorca, Mahon, Ciutadella, Es Castell and Mercadal, and anther office in Cala Millor, Mallorca. In the coming issues of the new Roqueta he will be… Read More
Campaign to Support Small Shops
Having been a retailer myself for 30 years I still find myself admiring many an Independently Owned and Managed Shop. Menorca has many hidden gems on the Island – fashion boutiques, art galleries, shoe shops, food, cheese and wine shops. ROQUETA Magazine is going to be championing their cause over the coming years. Sadly too many smaller shops… Read More