It is quite likely that you'll work up on appetite while walking the local routes and seeing the magnificent sights if you choose to stay in one of Bartle Holidays fabulous villas in Menorca. Thankfully there are plenty of top class local restaurants serving a host of classic food and drinks. Make sure you take the opportunity to try some of the authentic dishes and beverages listed in this article. Seafood It is hardly surprising there is a fine selection of seafood available on the island of Menorca. After all, there are plenty of prime fishing spots in the Mediterranean Sea and you'll be smack bang in the middle of one of them. You'll find that the best catches of the day are served in the fine dining establishments around the island: mullet, sea bass and mussels all feature on the menus, and you may find it particularly hard to resist the famous lobster stew known as Caldereta de llagosta. Meaty Produce It is quite likely that you'll visit one of the local farms in the vicinity of your Bartle Holidays villas. You should definitely jump at the chance to try some of the absolutely delicious agricultural produce. There are free-range chickens, pigs and capons to satisfy, and true meat lovers shouldn't pass up the opportunity to sample the traditional sobrasada sausage, which features peppers and cuixa. Vegetables When you come to Menorca, you'll be absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to vegetable dishes. Frequently, peppers and olives are often included as ingredients in hot dishes and you should also try "Tumbet", a popular vegetarian dish consisting of potatoes, peppers and aubergines. Cheese Those who have stayed in one of Bartle Holidays villas on a previous occasion will no doubt already have discovered the quality of the cheese in Menorca. The authentic Mahon cheese is renowned throughout Spain and indeed the world. It develops a distinctive flavour during the lengthy curing phase and is used extensively in traditional local dishes. Mayonnaise This creamy product has been used to accompany foods across the world for many years; it is thought to have been developed in Menorca during the 18th century. People residing on the island claim that it is best served with locally produced eggs and olive oil and you may also like to try it with freshly baked bread and cured ham. Gin Naturally you'll want to try the famous Spanish wines during a holiday in Menorca. However, if you fancy a change why not sample one of the island's top products – the gin? Drink it straight, with tonic or combine it with the local herbed liquor and lemonade in the preparation of a Pomada. It makes a perfect aperitif for those long balmy evenings on the patio of your Bartle Holidays villas – true Mediterranean bliss! Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of superb villas on Menorca. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.
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