Shopping

Distinctive Menorcan handicrafts can be found in specialist shops, as well as at open air markets organised in most towns. The island’s craftsmen mainly create pottery, basketry, jewellery and leather. But undoubtedly the ’abarcas’(sandals made of leather and rubber from car tyres) are the most popular items for visitors. Currently, this comfortable and lightweight shoe (of a farming origin) is exported all over the world, and now with various designs, colours and types of leather.

An experience not to be missed is a walk through the stalls at Cales Fonts in Es Castell, Ferreries, Fornells or Ciutadella and Maó Harbours, idyllic open air markets full of atmosphere, where the tourist can find any typical items or curious antiques.