HISTORY OF THE

PORT OF MAHÓN

The 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 Bedfor

Army 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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How to design
the perfect menu

When 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 BEDFOR

Cristine 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 Bedfor

The 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 Bedfor

Cristine 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
UNIVERSE

We 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 Bedfor

Art 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 Visit

We 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
Vallejo

Lucía 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 SUSTAINABILITY

In 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 effort to build a sustainable space.

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Javier
Goyeneche

Javier 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
Cavalls

Menorca 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 de Cavalls or “horse path”.

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Patricia
Galatas

Pati 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 Islands

Outdoor 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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Best Hiking Routes

Here 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 shoes and discover places you’d never see otherwise.

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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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Álvaro de la Rosa

Álvaro 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
Summer

The 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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Lorenzo
Castillo

I met Lorenzo many years ago, and it was love at first sight. That young historian with a passion for antiquities introduced me to a world I have yet to leave. When he wisely decided to share his exquisite taste with the rest of the world, I was one of the first to put myself into his hands.

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