Miguel Gomila is the fourth generation of Arader craftsmen documented in his family. This ancient tradition involves working with the wild olive tree, or acebuche, which is so characteristic and abundant on the island, to enclose and protect livestock and agricultural lands.
Residents of the Islands
At Cristine Bedfor we are delighted to offer all residents of the Balearic Islands a 15% discount on their stay in our house.
Don’t miss out on visiting Menorca or the spectacular city of Mahón, its culture, and its magnificent gastronomy! We are next door! We are next door.
We will ask you for an identity document with residence in the Balearic Islands upon arrival!
HI!
Los amigos de Cristine
“Meet my friends and share my good tips”
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ARADER &
CRISTINE BEDFOR -
MARCO POLO &
CRISTINE BEDFORAnne Larralde and Marc Pons are the founders of Marco Polo Yachts. Neither of them comes from the nautical sector, but they decided to start a small charter company, seeing the need and the lack of nautical companies in Menorca that offer a more exclusive product adapted to the needs of customers.
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CAPEADOR &
CRISTINE BEDFORIt was at the beginning of the 60s when a well-known Mestre D’Aixa from Maó, JuanitoPetrus, in his desire to improve the product, dared to build his first polyester llaüt. From the success obtained, the Capeador brand was born.
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NANO &
CRISTINE BEDFORNothing like accompanying a special moment with music and that’s why Nano came into Cristine Bedfor’s life, four years ago! aOn Thursdays and Sundays, he stands in the garden, and with his powerful voice and his guitar he makes us happy and livens up our afternoons
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EVA RAMOS &
CRISTINE BEDFORAt Cristine Bedfor we are much more than pet friendly . At Cristine Bedfor we are a pet family, we love that our canine guests enjoy the hotel, our cookies, and our garden and why not from time to time a little ensaimada, sobrasada, or some other Menorcan specialties.
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BOLETS DE MENORCA &
CRISTINE BEDFORBolets de Menorca was born from a hobby, interest, and family passion for bolets (mushrooms). In 2002, it started as a hobby but in 2016 it became a family project, characterized by enthusiasm, effort, and a well-done job
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BELÉN ORDOVÁS LLADÓ &
CRISTINE BEDFORBelén studied Fine Arts and Interior Architecture in Madrid and trained for years, where she especially dedicated herself to Hyperrealism, playing with optical deception that leads the viewer to think that what she observes is a photo, when it was painted. Her portraits hid something…
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JACOBO PARAGES &
CRISTINE BEDFORI met Jacobo a few years ago when we were beginning to decide what to do with our lives, during our university years. Who was going to tell us then what we have become? I have followed his achievements closely; I am a swimmer, and I am fascinated by the challenges that Jacobo has been…
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ROSARIO DE GREGORIO
& CRISTINE BEDFORDream interpretation is a field that delves into the corners of our minds. From a psychological perspective, dreams are considered windows to our unconscious, revealing unexpressed desires, fears, and even unresolved conflicts.
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LAURA SUAREZ DE FIGUEROA
& CRISTINE BEDFORI have always been very envious of the possibility of capturing an image, of drawing, of retaining a moment, a space, a landscape on paper… Having the ease of recreating something with a few strokes, creating a memory , and turning it into art
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FINCA SANTA CATALINA &
CRISTINE BEDFORSanta Catalina is a rural farm located between the Mahón-Fornells road. Its production is 100% artisanal. Run by a couple of farmers, Josue Martí and Ester Camps, who are responsible for the well-being of their animals and the production of Denomination of Origin Mahón-Menorca cheese.
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MILA NIETO &
CRISTINE BEDFORMila Nieto founded Tiempo 21 in 1992. Since then, she has been developing training programs for companies. But her methodology makes her unique, she does not want to be ephemeral, she wants to “help generate and internalize certain changes so that they last over time”.Mila is passionate about her work, which is much more than…
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MENORCA &
CRISTINE BEDFORCristine Bedfor began her journey on the island in March 2021 and when we arrived onthe island I always tell and never tire of repeating, how lucky, and grateful we felt for their warm welcome. Cristine Bedfor became another Menorcan.
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BÁRBARA PAN &
CRISTINE BEDFORA story full of art, aesthetics, a special sensitivity,andthe desire to do things, it’s never toolate, and absolutely hit the target.
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PAU SINTES &
CRISTINE BEDFORPau Sintes Juanico (Alaior, 2000) is responsible for Cristine’s kitchen. This young Menorcan is the promise of Menorcan cuisine and Cristine Bedfor bets on him.
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DANDELION &
CRISTINE BEDFORMenorca has given me many things and many good people… and flowers have been the common element in this friendship. One day Javier was walking around the hotel, on the patio accompanying a great friend and client, I sat down to chat with them, and they told me about their intention to conquer Mahón!
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JUAN VIVES &
CRISTINE BEDFORIf Cristine likes something , is a place with history, and she discovered it a few meters away from her house in Mahón, at Nou Street, 29, where Vives is located, the oldest jewelry store in Mahón. An emblematic place in the city that has been serving its customers in the same place since the…
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RED CROSS AND A
MORE INCLUSIVE SOCIETYAt Red Cross Mahon we serve people who are in vulnerable situations so that they have the necessary opportunities and resources to participate in economic, social, and cultural life, enjoying a standard of living and well-being.
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CREATE A NEW CONCEPT OF SEEING AND
UNDERSTANDING HORSESHorses are highly sensitive beings, they can teach us to observe ourselves, who we are and how we relate. It is said that they are our mirrors and so it is, thanks to the fact that they are authentic emotional compasses, expert observers, and exteriorizes of what they see and feel around them.
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SITA MOLL &
CRISTINE BEDFOREquine ethology is the basis of everything that has to do with the life of horses: domesticating them and their interaction with humans, guaranteeing their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. By studying their behavior and language, a better understanding of these animals can be reached.
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MARÍA ESCARDÓ &
CRISTINE BEDFORMany people helped us settle in here in Menorca and make our dream a reality. Over recent months I have been presenting each one of them, but I am yet to talk about María Escardó, one of the people who set Cristine Bedfor on course on the island and, more specifically, on Calle Infanta.
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WINEMAKING TRADITION
MENORCA’SVines have been cultivated in Menorca since the Roman Empire and even during the time of the Muslim occupation During the eighteenth century the island’s wine making reached its peak. After the capture of the island by the British, in 1708.
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BODEGAS BINIFADET &
CRISTINE BEDFOREverything is ready, we’ve spent more than one year sharing this wonderful experience. Yet we keep improving day after day to ensure that your stay is unique.
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CRISTINE BEDFOR GUEST HOUSES,
YOUR HOME IN MENORCAEverything is ready, we’ve spent more than one year sharing this wonderful experience. Yet we keep improving day after day to ensure that your stay is unique.
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GALERÍA CAYÓN MENORCA,
& THE ART OF JOEL SHAPIROThe Galería Cayón on Menorca opened four years ago at number 24, Calle de Sant Roc in Mahon. Its opening exhibition featured the works of the American artist Fred Sandback (considered one of the top representatives of minimal art). In 2019, it hosted exhibitions of Minjung Kim, Yves Klein and Stanley Whitney. And in 2021,…
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CAYÓN GALLERY &
CRISTINE BEDFORTo me, Adolfo and Clemente are the Cayóns. And the Cayóns are art. They are two brothers who are passionate about art. Their father injected art in their veins, and they have managed to make the most of such a generous gift.
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ELS BOTS, TRADITION
AND SUSTAINABILITYThe sea and books are my two great passions, especially since I decided to leave the field of law and turn them into my profession.
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Casa M &
Cristine BedforMireille and Christine have chosen the heart of Mahon, at 16 s’Arravaleta Street, a place full of history that they have transformed into a tastefully curated store. Casa M is a must-visit – M for Menorca, Marvel of Fashion, and very good vibes.
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JUAN MELGAR &
CRISTINE BEDFORJuan Melgar is a lawyer who is passionate about sailing and has become a nautical bookseller who decided to change his career and take over the helm of the prestigious Robinson Nautical Bookshop of Madrid.
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VALERIA COTONER, A
BRAND COMMITTED TO CRAFTSMANSHIPAt Valeria Cotoner we want to protect and promote craftsmanship. All the fabrics in this exclusive collection for Cristine Bedfor are hand-woven on looms.
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VALERIA COTONER
& CRISTINE BEDFORValeria Cotoner entered my life some time ago, with her family who brought joy to my life, filling it with flowers. Aquilea has been and is still a great source of floral decorations.
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MENORCA-
TALAYOTICAOn Monday 18 September 2023, Menorca’s prehistory, under the name of‘TalayoticMenorca’,was given the top recognition it can get internationally: it was declared a UNESCO HumanHeritage site. With this decision, the immense wealth of Spain’s heritage now totals 50 sites thathave received this designation.
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RITA MORENO
“VIBRATO”Rita Moreno shares her name with the Puerto Rican actress and singer who won an Oscar for West Side Story, but our Rita is from Barcelona and neither dances nor acts. Instead, she creates, paints and sculpts and fills our souls with beauty.
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ELVIRA GONZÁLEZ FROM
ENCANT GALLERY & CRISTINE BEDFORWhen we moved to Calle Infanta in the centre of Mahón, the first person to open her doors to us was Elvira González, one of our neighbours. Elvira and her ENCANT gallery at number 20 Calle Infanta is a benchmark in the artistic history of Mahón.
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THE SHOPPING ROUTE
DE CRISTINE EN MENORCACristine is passionate about local commerce, about those places where you can find special memories that accompany you in your daily life or so that you can send them to those people you remember being in this wonderful Mediterranean enclave.
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EXCURSION
DIVINA MENORCAWe depart from the wonderful port of Mahon, one of spots in the Mediterranean with the most history and the second largest natural port in the world.
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TEMBO STORE
CRISTINE BEDFOR“The elephant on the island of Menorca ”There are many must-sees in Mahón and Ciutadella, but Tembo is usually one of my first stops. When Tembo reopens its doors, summer begins.
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MAX, EL DIVINA &
CRISTINE BEDFORTo really get to know Menorca’s sea, you have to take a boat and sail around its coastline slowly but steadily and discover coves that can only be reached by sea with those views of the island from the water.
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MERCEDES ZARCO &
CRISTINE BEDFORBehind the facades of hotels, there are thousands of things,great people,andefforts. All thosewho cannot be seen, and who also have thesuperpowerto make themselves almost invisible,but whose maximum power is to make our stay unique and impeccable.
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THE ART OF TABLE SETTING BY CRISTINE
Summer is coming… outdoor meals, vacation time to share and be with friends and family, longafter-meal talks about the divine and the human,andresolutions for September (always full ofgood intentions).
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NEW YORK CITY
FLASH TRIPDiscover the best New York tips hand in hand with Valeria. Valeria Aresti, founder of the gallery Fahrenheit Madrid, introduces us to New York’s most artistic side.
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VALERIA ARESTI &
CRISTINE BEDFORFahrenheit is a temperature scale based on the one proposed by the Polish physicist of the same name in 1724. Fahrenheit 451 is also a 1953 novel by Ray Bradbury, in which he describes a New York society where reading books is outlawed.
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THE GUIDE TO
HOW TO GET READY FOR A JOURNEYFirst, you have to be open to any possibility. I love movies, so I always wanted to go to the town where Northern Exposure was set, see Dolly Parton’s amusement park, visit Clint Eastwood’s ranch in Carmel…
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THE MENU WITH MENORCAN SOBRASADA
BY PAU SINTESMenorca is an island full of flavors. There are many products that we can find, butsobrassada is perhaps one of the most noteworthy.
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HISTORY OF
THE CHRISTMAS TREESThere are many theories as to why fir trees fill our houses at Christmas time. One of them dates back to the Celts, who represented every month of the year with a tree, and fir trees were for the month of December.
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DANDELION: THE FLORAL DESIGNERS’PROJECT ARRIVES IN MENORCA
I think the most beautiful thing about Dandelion isthat it is a project born fromthe adult and inspirational passion of wanting to express it through flowers. No one on the team is a florist by profession.
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ES BOSC &
CRISTINE BEDFORWith the arrival of December comes Christmas carols, turrón nougat, the crèche, excitement, joy, family, gifts and… THE TREE. With its ornaments, lights and verdure, it fills our houses and our hearts.
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GEMMA BES
NutritionistDuring the First Yoga Retreat held at Cristine Bedfor Mahón, we were extraordinarily fortunate to welcome the nutritionist Gemma Bes, who has 20 years of experience advising many people on nutritional matters to help them improve their quality of life and prevent diseases.
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THE UNMISTAKABLE STYLE OF
MENORCAN ARCHITECTUREMenorca is the eastern and northernmost island of the Balearic Islands and Spain. It has a large natural port, which has served as a refuge from the north winds and madeit a strategic enclave.
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SUSANA GALLARDO &
CRISTINE BEDFORI always tell you, and especially in this section, why and how our adventure in Menorca began. We wanted to share,tocreate a big family, a meeting place. A simple butspecial place to live and get to know Menorca in a unique way.
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MERCEDES DE LA ROSA
& CRISTINE BEDFORMenorca is an island full of experiences, an island that brings people together and leads you to embark on new paths. Paths where lives cross each other, and mine crossed with Mercedes de la Rosa in Menorca.
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THE FEELING OF MAKING OTHERS
LIVE PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCESSome time ago, I dreamed of finding a place where I could finally be myself and that meantleavingthe parameters of larger hotels and being able to focus on another concept: boutiquehotels, where I could connect with clients and live the experience more closely.
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THE HISTORY OF
MUSIC EN MENORCAMusic occupies an important place in the entertainment scene on Menorca, just like traditional festivals, which provide a unique variety of celebrations that help share the local culture and music.
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CHRISTIAN BALLE &
CRISTINE BEDFORWe met him in Mahón one winter 4 years ago, we werebuilding our future teamandwe had an interview with Christian. A young local, full of desire, decisive and with manyconcerns. We always saw potential in him, and that he spoke the same language as us. And from the beginning,he internalized our philosophy and our understanding…
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ÁNGELA VALLÉS &
CRISTINE BEDFORWhen I met Àngela, I fell even more in love with Mahón and its peoples. The next day, we met at the doorway of the Teatro Principal of Mahón. I couldn’t exactly imagine what awaited me behind those doors, despite what I had read about this historical building.
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THE OLDEST JEWELRY STORE IN MAHÓN:
VIVES JEWELRY STOREMy grandfather was the one who opened the jewelry store. He was born on the island in 1900 but at a veryyoung age,he tookhisbrushes and went to Mallorca, where he joined the Pollença school together withpainters such as H. Anglada Camarasa or Tito Cittadini.
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Crafts in
MENORCAMenorca has been the muse and inspiration of countless craftspeople. Its nature, the pace at which the island is perceived, its light, the sea and its peoples make the island a refuge and home for craftspeople from all over the world.
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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
AND THE VALUE OF DESIGNGraphic communication has accompanied us throughout history: cave paintings, symbols, writing… A lthough everything is related and has contributed to graphic design history , it is very difficult to choose a date on which design appears as it is , as we conceive it now.
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FUNNY PLANS IN
MENORCAMenorca is much more than just the beautiful ocean; there’s endless adventure to be had, wild secret coves, Cami de Cavalls, incredible cuisine and culture. Menorca is a special place, and with our help your trip will encapsulate every quality that makes this island unique.
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LETICIA MARAÑÓN &
CRISTINE BEDFORThe thousand Cristine Bedfor designs have someone very special behind them. Leticia studied design in New York, at the prestigious Parsons design school… her first internship was at Estudio Juan Gatti, and years later she worked at Ediciones Siruela.
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JAVIER ARES (POLARIS MENORCA) &
CRISTINE BEDFORJavier is an adventurer, a Galician by birth who set out to see the world when he was 17 years old. He lived as a nomad for 20 years. He has resided alongside remote tribesin the rain forests of Papua New Guinea, climbed mountains on five continents and lived in India searching for the essence…
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ARTE IN
MENORCAMenorca, and more specifically Mahón, has been associated with art and artists for centuries.Today MAHÓN means ART in all senses. On all its streets you’ll encounter a range of galleries and museums which fill the city with different styles and eras.
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RED CROSS AND
CRISTINE BEDFORCristine Bedfor took a break along the way during the pandemic, like everyone else! They were complicated times that changed our lives and disrupted our plans. But like everything in life, it allowed us to think, stop and move forward in another way.
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MAR RESCALVO &
CRISTINE BEDFORMar is a true friend. We are embarking on our adventures just about simultaneously, and this brings us together. Mar is Menorca, and she’s art, but most importantly she’s Mar, joy and friendship. A clear asset to the island.
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HISTORY OF
THE PORT OF MAHÓNThe Port of Mahón has been the site of conflicts dating back to the second century BC. Located on the east coast of the island of Menorca, it is the largest natural port in the Mediterranean, the second largest in Europe and the fifth largest in the world.
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LUIS ALEJANDRE SINTES &
CRISTINE BEDFORArmy General Luis Alejandre Sintes was appointed Chief of Staff in January 2003. Born in Mahón, he began his military career in the Parachute Brigade. From the start, he was destined to fly high!
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MENORCA’S
REAL-ESTATE MarketAccording to María escardó Co-owner of MasionMe , Menorca’s real-estate market currently on the rise and will continue to surge as long as the demand is higher than the supply, as it is now
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HOW TO DESIGN
THE PERFECT MENUWhen we are planning our gastronomic dining options in Menorca, we always ask ourselves a series of questions to make sure we are approaching it properly. Local products are unnegotiables for us, and the influence of cultures is what determines the way we use and treat them, applying techniques and blending flavours.
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SES FORQUILLES &
CRISTINE BEDFORCristine Bedfor Menorca is a house where all her friends gather around a table. We share the taste for fine wine, wonderful fish, talking, sharing recipes and chatting around the table.
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REBECCA MORRIS &
CRISTINE BEDFORThe daughter of two English parents, raised in Menorca, Rebecca Morris’s vocation has always been to help, and since her first job in England at an NGO which brought sport to children with different illnesses or in vulnerable situations.
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ALAI ZIMMERMANN &
CRISTINE BEDFORCristine Bedfor could not imagine herself without flowers, the garden surrounding the building with its Mediterranean species and the interior brimming with flowers, local flowers that become part of our universe.
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THE GATEWAY TO
CRISTINE BEDFOR UNIVERSEWe want to delight you with the last stretch of the Camí de Cavalls before opening the doors of our hotel Cristine Bedfor. As many of you know, the Camí de Cavalls is a path stretching 185 kilometres long and running around the island.
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MAGDA TRIAY &
CRISTINE BEDFORArt is around every corner of Menorca. It’s environment, still unas beauty provide the inspiration. The local artist, Magda Triay, exhibited her works from the first time in her hometown in 2013.
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THE BEST OUTDOOR
MUSEUMS TO VISITWe want to fill your lives with unique, singular experiences. We love being outdoors, and we love art, so we couldn’t pass up the chance to recommend these museums, which were designed without walls, because art is infinite. They are avenues surrounded by culture which are sure to fill your soul with sensations.
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LUCÍA
VALLEJOLucía Vallejo, artist, sculptor, and art historian. She is an ARTIST in upper-case letters. Her works are powerful and are sure to move you.
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CRISTINE BEDFOR AND
SUSTAINABILITYIn 1993, UNESCO declared Menorca a Biosphere Reserve. The Hotel Cristine Bedfor in Mahón is sustainable in the broad sense of the word. One of our convictions is to ensure today’s needs without compromising those of future generations. For this reason, by taking care of every single detail, we at Cristine Bedfor have made every…
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JAVIER
GOYENECHEJavier Goyeneche is a true friend, an exemplary entrepreneur, who inspires and motivates us. In 2009, when he embarked on the INCREDIBLE entrepreneurial project of ECOALF.
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CAMÍ DE
CAVALLSMenorca is an island with a rich history. In the early 14th century, King James II decided to improve the island’s defences by decreeing that each settler had to have an armoured horse and that a road should be made for the strategic and effective protection of Menorca, a route now known as the Camí…
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Patricia
GalatasPati Galatas represents everything that Cristine Bedfor admires: perseverance, courage, adventure, constancy… She’s won us over with her teachings, and at Cristine Bedfor we can now say that we’re genuine yogis.
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THE BEST GARDENS IN
THE BALEARIC ISLANDSOutdoor experiences are the ideal way to enjoy what’s left of summer. At Hotel Cristine Bedfor, we adore plants and flowers. Gardens are an important addition to any home, and for a hotel on the leisurely island of Menorca they’re an absolute must.
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ÁLVARO
DE LA ROSAÁlvaro de la Rosa studied at the San Fernando Academy of Fine Art (Madrid) and Yale University (New Haven, CT). He began his career as a “gardener” in Mallorca more than twenty years ago and has managed to fill our lives with verdant beauty.
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THE PERFECT TABLE
FOR SUMMERThe key to a great dinner party is creating the perfect atmosphere. How? All you need is a chic, sophisticated table, the right guests and, now more than ever, the desire to spend a pleasant evening in the company of friends.
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ABE Y “NIÑA REMBRANDT” &
CRISTINE BEDFORGuests who leave their mark: Abe and “Niña Rembrandt” come to Menorca. Years ago, I discovered Abe the Ape while browsing through Instagram and was brought to tears laughing about his stories and the comments. Not only did I meet him, but we became friends, told each other our life stories and shared everything we…
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LORENZO
CASTILLOConocí a Lorenzo hace muchos años, fue amor a primera vista. Un joven historiador, dedicado a las antigüedades que me descubrió un mundo en el que sigo atrapada. Cuando con absoluto acierto comenzó a compartir su buen gusto con el resto de la humanidad, fui de las primeras en ponerme en sus manos.
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BLANCA MADRUGA &
CRISTINE BEDFOREntering Blanca’s studio means entering a state of peace, relaxation and especially beauty.
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BEST HIKING
ROUTESHere at Hotel Cristine Bedford, we believe in healthy living and we love to hike, because it’s a pleasant form of exercise with countless benefits: it improves cardiovascular health, reduces bad cholesterol, and even helps you to sleep better. Explore nature on foot, at a slow but steady pace. Take plenty of water, wear comfortable…
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Plantarse
A few months ago, Pino and Isa “planted” themselves in the centre of Madrid with a healthy project: an appetising vegan food delivery service. They offer pizzas, tacos, burgers, salads… Most of their suppliers are organic, and you won’t find a trace of animal protein on the menu.
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