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A little History of the island
British and French Menorca (1708 - 1802)
In 1706 Menorca was split by civil war during the Spanish War of Succession, with violence between supporters of Felipe de Borbón and Archduke Charles of Austria (pretender to the Spanish throne). In 1708, Anglo-Dutch forces landed and took the island without a shot fired starting a period of British rule, officially cemented in 1713 by the Treaty of Utrecht.
The British domination of 1708-1756 has been described by many as the so-called "Golden Age of Menorca". Richard Kane, the first governor, is remembered fondly for the improvements he made including improved farming, a road across the island, new schools and the abolition of the Inquisition. He also moved the capital to Maó, causing the diminishment in status of Ciutadella, where British Protestant rule was unwelcome by the nobles and Catholic clergy.
In 1756 the Duke of Richelieu was welcomed into Ciutadella when he landed with 20,000 French troops. There was a brief naval skirmish but the British withdrew. This failure to defend the island caused the public disgrace and execution of Admiral Byng on the deck of HMS Monarch. The French ruled for the next seven years, founding the village of Sant Lluis and inventing mayonnaise during their stay, until the Treaty of Paris returned Menorca to the British in 1763
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The next nineteen years of British rule were not as benevolent, the only work of note being the construction of Georgetown (Es Castell). Poverty amongst the islanders was extreme and many emigrated to Florida. In 1782, a Franco-Spanish force captured the island for Carloss III of Spain after a six month siege.
In 1798, Britain retook the island for the final time and just four years later, Menorca was returned to the Spanish crown in the Treaty of Amiens of 1802.
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Don't miss one of the many summer Fiestas. These are wonderful, colourful events that show case extraordinary horsemanship by training the horses to rear on their hind legs and walk on two legs though the crowd. Loud music rings out as the youth of the island play a dangerous game of daring each other to touch the heart of the horses as they rear. Food and drink flow freely, music and laughter accompany the celebration and the finale is a spectacular display of fireworks. Not to be missed.

Each Menorca town has its own Patron Saint that they pay homage to every year. Fiesta takes place on or near the day of its Patron Saint. The first fiesta of the year and probably the biggest is held in Ciutadella to celebrate Sant Joan. On the average, every fiesta lasts for three days and the townsfolk normally consider this as a holiday with only the bars and restaurants remaining open. To the locals of Menorca, the word ‘fiesta’ automatically brings up images of stunningly groomed horses, as these animals play a chief part in the scheduled major events of the town. The “Pomada” or the local fiesta drink (a concoction of gin and lemon) surely will not be absent in the joyous dining tables of the townsfolk throughout the celebration.
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The pre-Talaiotic culture in Menorca is an important part of the island's history. The Talaiotic culture is believed to have existed from the second millennium BC until the Roman conquest in the first century BC. It was characterised by the building of megalithic monuments, such as stone towers, and the construction of fortified villages. This culture left behind a rich archaeological heritage, including the remains of defensive walls, temples, and burial sites. The artefact's have provided insight into the social and economic organisation of the society. Today, the pre-Talaiotic culture in Menorca is celebrated in museums and archaeological sites, offering visitors a glimpse into the island's past. We love the lesser locations, where you can be alone among these amazing monuments.
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