Sailing in Menorca is undoubtedly a luxury, but navigating its gastronomy is too.
Menorca, the easternmost island of the Balearic Islands, has suffered several dominations, dominations that have left their mark, in the culture, the language, its people and how could it not? In its gastronomy.
If there is one thing you should do in Mahón, it is to go on a boat trip through its wonderful port, the 2nd largest natural port in the world and the 1st largest in Europe.
Discovering its islets, coves and ports is an unforgettable experience, its long and peculiar history will enchant you.
Then we recommend you explore its gastronomy, in Mahón and in its port you will find a great gastronomic offer with a large number of restaurants that will offer you both the most traditional dishes and the most sophisticated recipes.
It is a good option after going on a boat trip through the port of Mahón to stay and discover one of its renowned restaurants.
In them you will find traditional dishes such as the famous lobster stew and in each of them you will discover small differences in the preparation that give the personal touch of each restaurant.
There are also other traditional dishes such as the famous "oliaigu", a tomato soup that is usually accompanied by figs and will delight your palate.
A large number of restaurants in the port of Mahón are also dedicated to the preparation of local fish that always come from and go directly from the sea to the plate.
If you prefer to explore the creations of the different chefs of the more modern restaurants in the port of Mahón or the city centre you will also find a great offer just two steps from the mooring of our boat the Don Joan Catamarán.
Located in the very centre of Mahón, it is just two steps from the lift that gives access to the heart of our city, from there you can stroll through houses of marked British style, pedestrian and quiet squares or discover the Mercado del Carmen.
From this market, you will walk quietly to a large number of restaurants with a varied offer that usually focus on local produce and some of them with traditional Menorcan recipes.
Menorca's pastry shop is also very peculiar and especially attractive for those with a sweet tooth, meringue is the star and with it they make delicious cakes.
If, on the other hand, you are more of a savory person, you will love the "rubiols", "formatjades" or "flaons" you will love, tuna, vegetables or meat are delicious.
A good option is to go on a boat trip through the port of Mahón, and then stay and without moving the car from the parking lot near the Don Joan Catamaran go up to the center and explore its shops, shops and restaurants, to have a drink on one of its terraces surrounded by historic buildings.
With the Don Joan Catamaran we tour the port of Mahón every day except Sundays, from there you will understand the reasons for its long history and why the great powers of the eighteenth century were interested in its calm and safe waters.
Powers that left anecdotes, history and legends such as the famous story of the creation of Mahonnaise sauce, during the siege of the Castle of San Felipe by the Spanish crown, Menorca being under French domination.
The story goes that during this siege, due to the lack of food, Admiral Richelieu's cook, but not the cardinal's, due to the lack of supplies, prepared a sauce composed of eggs, oil and room to entertain the admiral.
So you know if you want to try it, ask for mayonnaise sauce and not mayonnaise.
Without a doubt it is the star and the most international recipe that is believed to have been born in Menorca.
Sometimes refuted historians relate its origin to the "moretum" a paste composed of products from each region that the Roman legionaries used to spread on bread for breakfast, other modalities such as pesto, romesco sauce and others would also have their origin in the " moretum".
In any case, its origin would still be in Menorca and the chef from Richelieu would have tried to appropriate it.
Anyway, all that's left is to wait on board to enjoy some time at sea together.
We are waiting for you!
