FAQs
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How long to stay in Menorca?
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You can visit some highlights in the course of 3 days. If you want to stay longer, you can easily spend a week to visit the island but we do advise renting a car for getting around.
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Is it OK to drink tap water in Menorca?
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No, we don't advise you to drink from the tap, please only drink bottled water.
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What language is spoken in Menorca?
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Locals speak Menorcan (Menorquí), a dialect of Catalan, and they will also speak Castillian, which is usually known or referred to as 'standard' Spanish, but you will manage to get by with English.
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What dishes to try while in Menorca?
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Menorca’s most famous dish is CALDERETA DE LANGOSTA (lobster stew), & is served in most restaurants SOBRASSADA, a cured spreadable pork sausage seasoned with paprika, is popular throughout the Balearics CHIPIRONES, fried baby squid served with mayo & lemon on the side, are Jessica's favourite If you're a pasta fan, FIDEUA will win you over. It is an alternative to paella made with pasta instead A local gin called POMADA is gin mixed with lemon juice and is very popular and refreshing ENSAIMADA is the famous local dessert but has mixed reviews from tourists. Try it for yourself and decide! A speciality ice cream flavour on the island is PINE NUT, which you can find in some ice cream shops PASTISSETS are shortbread cookies in the shape of a flower and can be plain, with sugar or filled with fig jam