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Santa Ponsa -- Gastronomy

Minorca's gin tradition began as a consequence of the presence of the British Navy at its ports in the 18th century. Minorca's gin was a whole new spirit that bore almost no resemblance to Spanish or Mediterranean liqueurs, being also different from the original gin. Yet, it had something from all of them and it was described as a cross between gin and Minorca's own Mediterranean spirits. At present this special gin is consumed by itself, or mixed with lemonade, a cocktail known as pomada. Apart from these stars, Minorca also boasts: oliagua, a soup that is exclusive to the island; dishes such as Minorca-style partridge; above all, lobster caldereta (casserole). This is the most emblematic dish of Minorca and especially of the village of Fornells’, and is often to be found in its restaurants, fiestas and celebrations. As far as desserts are concerned, special mention should be made of Brossat (cottage cheese) pudding, which has clear Moorish influences as can be found in the majority of the island’s sweets.

Rose liqueur, usually consumed at christenings, is another traditional drink that can be tried in Minorca. It is said that many years ago there used to be a great wine-producing tradition in the island. However, at present the vineyards are scarce. This does not keep the island from producing good wines, though, like the ones that are protected by the designation of Wines from the Island of Minorca.Marivent Restaurant, in Mahón, is a great place for Minorcan cuisine and was rated 1 sun by the CAMPSA guide. Ses Salines Restaurant and Cranc Pelut de Minorca are two great places to dine as well, recommended by the CAMPSA guide. They are located in the town of Fornells.

Hotels

High Tech Nueva Castellana
María Tubau 16
28050 Madrid

     



This new construction hotel (built in 2005) is placed in the north of Madrid, in the geographical and business area of Fuencarral and Chamartin, future prolongation of Paseo de la Castellana till la Nueva Plaza de Castilla. Located between Tele 5 and the future Ciudad de las Telecomunicaciones, the hotel is perfectly connected, from the principal highway A-1 and the ringroads M-30 and M-40 and M-11 and M-607, with Barajas International Aiport (15 minutes), IFEMA-Exhibition Centre Juan Carlos I and Palace of Congresses "Campo de las Naciones" (12 minutes).
The hotel offers a free shuttle service with Barajas International Airport and IFEMA. High Tech Nueva Castellana disposes 132 modern rooms distributed in executive, family and high tech rooms, some of them offering disabled and non-smoking facilities, but all of them equipped with the last technologies and services (laptops in high tech rooms, free high speed internet access, TFT flat screen televisions, last generation hydro-massage showers...) that make this hotel be one of the best and more modern establishments in Madrid. The Hotel High Tech Nueva Castellana has Buffet Restaurant, Snack-Bar and meeting rooms for 200 people. Its multiuse hall offers some Business Centre services. There is also an indoor private parking with direct access to the hotel..

Melia Avenida de America
Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 36
28027 Madrid

     



Welcome to the Meliá Avenida América Hotel, located in the largest area of business activities in Madrid, between tha aiport and the Castellana Avenue and very closed to the "Juan Carlos I" Fairgrounf, the hotel benefits from its strategic location. Equiped to the highest level. The Hotel has 30 meeting rooms with capacity for 1.500 people (7.000 m2)..

Catalonia Moratin
C/ Atocha, 23
28012 Madrid

     



The Catalonia Moratín hotel opened its doors in August 2002,The hotel building, part of the historic heritage of the city of Madrid, has kept some of its most representative, original features, such as the classical façade dating from the 18th century, the main wooden stairs and the entrance hall, which is decorated in a classical style with a genuine coffered ceiling. One of the main features of the building is its interior patio, a typical Madrid-style "corrala" adorned with wrought iron bars and embellished with flowers. .

Golf courses

Golf Novo Sancti Petri
Urbanización Novo Sancti Petri, s/n
11139 Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz)
Tel. +34 956494005 / Fax +34 956494350

holes: 18
par: 72


The extensive course, lakes and magnificent views of the Cadiz coast, are the main attractions of Golf Novo Sancti Petri. Situated in a private residential development in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz), this leading Andalusian tourist resort has numerous nearby hotel establishments..


Real Club Pineda de Sevilla
Avenida de Jerez, s/n
41012 Sevilla (Sevilla)
Tel. +34 954611400 / Fax: +34 954617704

holes: 18
par: 72

Real Club de Golf Sotogrande lies in this pretty Cadiz town, in a nature setting boasting abundant vegetation and breathtaking views of the sea. Equipped with the best facilities, this course has an extensive offer of services provided by one of the top tourist resorts on the Andalusian coast. .