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Life
in Cala en Bosc centres around the very smart marina area, which is
lined by restaurants, shops and bars from which you can take up a
vantage point and watch the world go by. There's plenty of entertainment
on offer, a small local beach and several other beaches close by, and
lots of watersports laid on for those of an active persuasion
Quite
a large resort, Cala Blanca's chief attraction is its charming, if
small, beach which is fringed by pine trees and lined with popular
restaurants and bars. One of these has a water chute which is a big hit
with the children. You can hire pedaloes, sunbeds and beach umbrellas,
and the bathing here is very safe
Menorca's
ancient capital is a day-trip must. When the British moved the capital
to Mahon, the island's noble families stayed put and their magnificent
homes dominate the city. The old town's narrow streets are a delight to
explore, if busy in peak season, and there is plenty of architecture to
admire. The shopping is excellent and the harbourside cafes, restaurants
and bars are a real draw and an excellent place from which to watch the
world drift past
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Menorca
has a multitude of restaurants. Many offer standard tourist menus
and most offer a menu del dia (menu of the day) costing 3-10 euros -
excellent value for money. Many new restaurants open each season
offering much more than standard tourist fare. In July and August
advance bookings are advisable in very popular restaurants if you wish
to eat after 8pm.
Local
specialities are calderata de llagosta (lobster stew), paella, fresh
fish and shellfish. Do not miss the locally made mayonnaise, an
invention of Mahon (Mao).
Some
recommendations in the west
La Romantica, Cala en Bosc.
Small, friendly and family run and with an excellent menu del dia.
Pam Boli, Ciutadella. A meat-eater's paradise, with a menu which
includes ostrich, red deer, kid and rabbit, as well as more conventional
choices.
La Tasca, Ciutadella. Very traditional Spanish restaurant, simply
furnished and with an excellent menu. The steaks are superb!
Sa Nacra, Sant Andrea beach. Perched on the rocks overlooking the
small bay, this is a charming location. Not an extensive menu but the
gazpacho and paella are among the best we've tasted
Las Brasas, Los Delfines. A traditional grill but with a good menu
and reasonably priced.
St Ignassi, Ciutadella. If you want to treat yourself, try this
beautiful rural hotel restaurant. The setting and the food are
delightful.
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