| Menorca
is an island with many traditions of which the most well known
are the fiestas held to celebrate the Patron Saints Day of each
individual town and village. The centre of these fiestas is
always the "Jaleo" which involves prancing horses, there is
always a samll fair, fireworks and a dancing in the evening,
lots of good eating and drinking of "Pomada"
a strong combination of local made gin and lemon which is drunk
only at the fiestas. |
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There are many excellent local dishes, but one which stands
out is "Caldereta de langosta" a strong soup
made from spiny lobsters and accompanied by thinly cut toasted
bread. Menorca also makes high quality cheese which has been
commended both nationally and internationally. |
| Another
menorcan industry is shoe making. From high quality internationally
renowned shoes to the more humble "Albarca",
a typical menorcan sandal originally with a sole made from old
rubber tyres and uppers from cowhide, although a much more sophisticated
product is now on the market. |
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