It was the British that introduced Gin to Menorca’s during their occupancy during the 18th century. Gin was a popular drink in Britain and the soldiers missed it, so juniper berries were brought onto the island and a distillery built. The drink soon become a popular drink amongst the locals and in the 1900s Sr.Miguel…
Located in Mahon’s Plaça d’Espanya, Mahon’s fish market (Mercat del Peix) has been operating since 1927, it’s a vibrant and buzzing place, where you can buy a range of fresh fish caught that morning. On the opposite side of the market you also buy locally made produce including local hams, cheese’s and wine’s. Freshly made…
The indoor market in Mahon, Mercat Claustre del Carme is just off Plaça d’Espanya. Adjacent in the magnificent church of Nostra Senyora de carme. The church cloisters have been cleverly converted into a spectacular market. There is a good variety of stores including a butcher, a florist, fruit and vegetable stalls, a tobacconist and a…