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August

Six things to do extending your holiday beyond relaxing by the pool

10th September 2016 by Roqueta Magazine

Bajo hornabeque at La Mola

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

Filed Under: Looking for Adventure Tagged With: 2016, August

Made in Menorca

10th September 2016 by Roqueta Magazine

Saffron

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

Filed Under: Other Topics Tagged With: 2016, August

The Union Flag Rises Over Menorca – Part III

10th September 2016 by Roqueta Magazine

The famous upside down map

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

Filed Under: HIstory Tagged With: 2016, August

Six Retailers of Food

10th September 2016 by Roqueta Magazine

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

Filed Under: Shopping Tagged With: 2016, August

Summer Luncheon Spots – August 2016

10th September 2016 by Roqueta Magazine

The Fish Market in Mahon

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

Filed Under: Eating Out Tagged With: 2016, August

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