Buying your dream home in Menorca and discovering the local arts and crafts

After years of visiting your favourite Balearic Island, it is time to look at properties for sale and buy your dream villa in Menorca. The local real estate agents at Engel & Völkers Menorca are your perfect partner for house hunting on the island. Soon you will be enjoying the great weather, beautiful scenery, excellent gastronomy and a wonderful Mediterranean lifestyle close to the sea. You will be delighted to hear that despite the island being so small it has a thriving arts and craft industry and many superb products. In this blog, Engel & Völkers is thrilled to tell you about some of the goods produced by skilled craftsmen on the island and to introduce you to ARTEME, the Association of Craftsmen of Menorca, and we have also picked out a lovely property in the village of Binibeca Nou near Mahon, to get your buyer search started.

ARTEME making Menorca an important location for handmade goods

Whether you are interested in handmade leather goods, the well-known Menorcan chair, artwork or wooden goods you will have a huge choice of fantastic products that will complement your new home in Menorca. Real estate agent Engel & Völkers are sure you will find what you are looking for in Menorca! Numerous craftsmen, some members of the Association of Craftsmen of Menorca, known as ARTEME sell their unique handmade goods. The association awards various craft certificates to skilled craftsmen, giving them a professional status. There are three classifications:- the Craftsman Certificate (ARTESÀ), the Master Craftsman Certificate (MESTRE ARTESÀ) and the Craftsman Qualification Certificate QCA (QÜALIFICACIÓ ARTESANAL). Craftsmen can apply for the relevant diplomas and, once obtained, are entitled to apply for the Hallmark Artesanía de Menorca. The Hallmark is the property of the Consell Insular de Menorca, the Island Council of Menorca, and is awarded exclusively to craftsmen whose work is intended to represent Menorca's crafts.

ARTEME craftsmen create their wares with many different materials and methods and the range of products is enormous including food, jewellery, clothing, woodcraft, leather, cosmetics, ceramics and even paintings. As a homeowner in Menorca you will see for yourself the many wonderful handmade products that are unique to Menorca and by the way, make super gifts for family and friends!

Buy a villa with Engel & Völkers and enjoy the many handmade goods

Get to know some of the handicrafts that are made in Menorca with Real estate agent Engel & Völkers. These high quality products will become an everyday part of your island life once you move into your newly purchased property. Check out the typical Avarcas Menorquinas, based on traditional Menorcan footwear and made of raw leather. Nowadays, these sandals come in every colour, patterned, plain or decorated. You can buy Avarcas practically island wide but especially in Es Mercadal, Alaior, Ferreries and Ciutadella. The Menorcan chair is also one of the island's traditional products and has been made since 1920. It was designed by Miguel Ángel Anglada Alzina and its appearance is reminiscent of a director's chair. If you decide to buy a property in Menorca, the Menorcan chair is a good choice for your garden or terrace. Of course, Menorca also has a lot to offer in the culinary field, try formatge de menorca, Menorcan cheese, which are some of the most delicious artisan cheeses around today. The typical Mahon cheese is made in the traditional way with curdled milk mixed with herbs and wrapped in a fine white cloth and then carefully shaped by hand. The cheese is loved for its buttery aroma and slightly acidic taste and is sold across the Balearic Islands. The best thing to do would be to just come over and get to know the island wares first hand – it will be a real treat!

Your main reason for checking out our website is PROPERTY FOR SALE / RENT IN MENORCA? To start you off take a look at this fabulous villa for sale in Binibeca Nou, close to the beach and just 20 minutes from Mahon. The house is a delight with both air conditioning and central heating, a private pool and sea views that is ready to move in immediately. This is an excellent, 4 bedroom holiday home in great condition to be enjoyed by family and friends throughout the year that has great terraces, views and privacy. The layout includes an open-plan living-dining room with terrace access, a big modern kitchen, four bathrooms, four double bedrooms and a double garage. 

Contact real estate agent Engel & Völkers Menorca now and fulfil your dream of living in your own property in Menorca! Get to benefit from high quality and handmade products such as the Menorcan chair, which is a perfect piece of furniture for the villa presented here or any other property on this little Mediterranean island.