Autumn in the Biosphere Reserve: Maó's harbour, mushrooms and traditional trades, with people who know them
The last three outings of “Viu Menorca Biosfera”, the free programme run by the Consell Insular's Agència Menorca Reserva de Biosfera. On Sunday 11 October, a boat trip round the corners of Maó's harbour once used for shellfish gathering, with coastal researcher Xavier Gomila; on 21 November, a mushroom-foraging outing with expert Sise Mercadal at Sa Sínia des Bolets, with a tasting of mushroom dishes; on 29 November, live demonstrations by the craftspeople of ARTEME in Es Mercadal. All in the morning, with places limited and allocated in order of booking.
- When
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- Where
- Port de Maó; Sa Sínia des Bolets (Maó); Es Mercadal
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Getting there
Port de Maó and Sa Sínia des Bolets are about 6-8 km from the airport (a quarter of an hour by car; bus line 10 to Maó station). Es Mercadal is in the centre of the island. Book in advance on the website: 25 Sep to 6 Oct (harbour), 6 to 17 Nov (mushrooms) and 13 to 24 Nov (trades).
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