Como es la Paella?

Although the views from the top of Mount Toro weren't the best, due to the overcast weather, we did have something of interest to watch while we were there. We arrived to find a cycle race about to finish with a sprint to the top of the mountain. While Mount Toro might struggle to qualify as a mountain, it was still a steep, zig-zagging path to the top and we wouldn't have liked to be in the saddle of those cyclists.

Just watching those cyclists toiling to the top made us hungry. And so, back at the apartments we decided that we should try out the site restaurant. Since we were in Spanish territory there was really only one dish to try ...


This wonderful plate of food was half of the freshly cooked paella for two. Before it made it to our plates the cooking pan of prepared paella was brought to our table for approval. The few moments it took to transfer to plate made our mouths water in antipation.

This paella was simply delicious and it included crabs claws which we cracked open with out teeth to reach the delicious white flesh. This was a new ingredient to us and we liked it so much we've converted Chef Bear Oakley, so he has started including crabs' claws in his home made paella.

We spoke lots of Spanish to the waiting staff in the restaurant and were very pleasd with our ability to make ourselves understood. We had a thoroughly lovely evening and to cap it all we didn't have far to walk home afterwards.

We've now come to the end of our Menorcan posts and hope you've enjoyed them and feel inspired to make your own visit.

Lots of love George & Yorkie xxx