Special Diet needs on Menorca
Gluten Free, Diabetics and Lactose Intolerances
Menorca Celiacs Gluten Free SIN-GLUTEN & EII
Menorca Holidays - Gluten Free
Dietary needs on Menorca - Good to Know
The good news is Menorca does cater well for it's local residents who are Celiacs so there are GF products in bakeries/shops including
While lactose free knowledge is common not everyone is familiar with Coeliac disease or a gluten-free diet, and even those who are familiar with it may not be as knowledgeable ( eg cross contamination ) as sufferers so we have put together this little helper for your Menorca stay or holiday.
- Spanish / Catalan
- Celiac = 'Celíaco'/'Celíac'
- Gluten Free = 'Sin gluten'/'Sense gluten'
- Lactose Free = 'Sin lactosa' / 'Sense lactosa'
- not suitable for celiacs = 'no apto para celiacos' / ''
- Organic = 'productos ecológicos' / 'productes ecològics'
- useful phrases
FACE (La Federación de Asociaciones de Celiacos de España ) is the Spanish Coeliac organisation and publishes a list of safe for coeliacs products as well as other info. for Spanish market.
Vegetarian and Vegan diets - Menorcan vegetarian restaurants guide
Special Diet food and drinks shopping on Menorca
Products for Diabetics, Celiacs and Lactose Intolerant
What to look for in Shops and Supermarkets around Menorca - Larger supermarkets stock special diets products often grouped together.
Tips
If you have a car and want to stock up with special items for the holiday - visit Es Mercadal / Ciutadella - several quality GF/Vegan bakery/shops
- Allorens in Ciutadella
- Econatur Organic + Ecological store - in Sant Lluis
Gluten Free Brands available on Menorca
Schär products available on Menorca in the specialist shops and Binipreu,Mercadona supermarkets
Schär products available on Menorca in the specialist shops and Binipreu,Mercadona supermarkets
Organic food brand Veritas, offering all-natural organic foods without additives or chemicals. Gluten Free beer in bigger supermarkets
Supermarkets - Gluten Free, Almond and Oak milks
Most menorcan beach resorts are seasonal/non residential so the supermarkets carry a smaller line of dietary products. Asturiana is a major milks brand in many supermarkets and offer Soya and Almond based milk ( major Supermarkets with such products on menorca Binibeca, Eroski, Mercadona in Ciutadella/Mahon ) Gullon produce several gluten free product ranges. Shar is also available
Menorca now has many more specialist health food shops offering an extensive range for all dietary requirements. Kefir products are wide-spread.
Menorca holiday resorts
Diabetics are generally well catered for in beach resort supermarkets - look for 'Sin Azucar' on the packaging. Variations of the 'no wheat' / crossed grain symbol logos 
will indicate gluten free or 'Sin Gluten'. 
Lactrose free, soya , oat and almond milk is available though you might have to hunt around in the smaller Menorcan beach resorts.
Next2 Supermarkets sell products for special dietary needs. Stores in Binibeca, Cala en Porter, Fornells (Ses Salines), Arenal d’en Castell and Son Parc.
Whole Food / Health Foods shops / Bio Markets on Menorca
Locally known as 'dietetica'.Always a good source for snacks,drinks and ingredients
Tip
Poligno trading estate @ Sant Lluis (by Mahon ) has multiple shopping sources in the one area !
- Sa Figuera - Es Mercadal and Fornells
- biomagatzem
BIO market Fonollo Mari - Ciutadella
Whole/Health Foods camamil.la - Ciutadella
- Eco Natur Biomarket - Sant Luis ( Poligno/Trading estate )
- Món Orgànic - Mahon
Grocery stores for celiacs in menorca, beach resorts
San Crispin Supermarkets Gluten Free San Crispin order online , have delivered anywhere on menorca (Minimum purchase: 100,00 €.) - accredited by the calatan celiacs society
Want to find a shop near to you on holiday? Herbolario y dietetica Menorca on a google map
Celiacs and Restaurants on Menorca
EU law requires menus to display allergen information ( gluten being one )Don't be afraid to let the restaurant know you are coeliac and that you need to follow a gluten-free diet - they are used it these days and will hopefully be more extra concious of cross contamination in the preparation.
In the bigger beach resorts they will put out boards
On menus look for the wording "Platos sin gluten" / "Plats sense gluten" indicates gluten free dishes or the symbols : Gluten free menu options or 
contains wheat
Celiacs tips
Menus with 'no apto para celiacos' = indicates Gluten Free but no suited to CeliacsDownload and take the handy spanish celiac card (PDF) for phone with you.
Allergen labbeling on Menus is common place in Beach resorts
Communicating your Dietary needs
| English | Spanish |
| I’m coeliac | Yo soy celiaco |
| I cannot eat things that contain wheat, rye, barley or oats. | No puedo comer productos que tengan como ingrediente: trigo, centeno, cebada o avena |
| Does this dish contain wheat, rye, barley, or oats? | Esta comida contiene trigo, centeno, cebada o avena? |
| I can eat dishes with rice, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, eggs, cheese, milk, and fish. | Puedo comer alimentos que contengan arroz, patatas, verduras y frutas, huevos, queso, leche y pescado |
| Gracias por su ayuda | Thank you for your help! |
Discuss the menu items that you think might be suitable for you. Don’t be afraid to ask about ingredients and how the dish is prepared. There are gluten-free dishes that can be found on the great majority of menus in restaurants (salads, grilled fish and meat, egg omelets, homemade desserts, fruit, etc). Just ask a few questions to make sure about the ingredients and preparation.
Also ask for a clean frying pan when ordering a grilled dish. Sometimes flour is sprinkled on the normal grilling surface to keep things from sticking, and this represents a clear danger for cross contamination.
Gluten Free specialists on Menorca
Pizzerias Sin Gluten
Worth a look for their Gluten Free PizzasPizzeria Casanova ( Mahon ) wide variety of gluten-free pizzas, pastas and beer!
Bakeries / Patisseries that specialise in Gluten Free
- Pastisseria Lluis Febrer www.pastisseriartesana.com , Ferreries and gluten free bakery and coffee shop @ indoor food market Mahon Sa Plaça
- Romys Gluten Free bakery @ Romys -
- Meraki Gluten Free Vegan bakery @ Meraki Vegan options / cakes made to order - Ciutadella
- Can Pons Artisan Gluten Free bakery @ Can Pons home of the Ensaimadas - Ciutadella
- Bloome by Sasha 100% GF menu @ Bloome - Menorca GF Brunch Specialist - Cala en Blanes
Certified Gluten free restaurants
Searching for certified gluten-free eateries? There is no strictly enforced certification system on menorca but the following schemes may help if displayed
Menu wording to look out for "Platos sin gluten" / "Plats sense gluten"
featured selectionsHotel Loar's restuarant are specialists in gluten and lactose-free meals aswell as vegetarian food. Anyone who is a coeliac or has a food allergy is encouraged to inform the kitchen staff, as they are specially trained to cook and innovate with tasty dishes and recipes suitable for everyone.
- Loar Hotel restaurant , Ferreries. Almost all of the menu is adapted for celiacs. Accredited by the Spanish coeliac society
- El Romero , Mahon a fully gluten free restaurant, specialising in seafood and accredited by the Spanish coeliac society.
- Es Plato , Calan Bosch - popular GF free full menu - not accredited
- Es Cactus , Playa den Fornells accredited by the Catalan coeliac society
- Cafe Balear , Ciutadella accredited by the Catalan coeliac society
- Temptations , Ciutadella accredited by the Catalan coeliac society - Temptations offers an international pub-style menu that includes croquettes, focaccia, pizzas, nachos, and large hamburgers, almost all of which are suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
Menorca Hotels catering for Gluten Free
With many ( family ) hotels opting for buffets it can be difficult, especially with cross contamination. We list some hotels with positive reports for welcoming Celiacs
DISCLAIMER - we accept no liability for any hotel's gluten free services
Self Catering
Prefer having your own kitchen area?
ApartHotell rentals Menorca With and without flights
Apartment rentals Menorca With and without flights
Villa rentals Menorca With and without flights
Menorca Airport Gluten Free
Disclaimer - advised to do your own research- Burger King
Helpful sources
Find Me Gluten Free Menorca results
Special diets on Menorca - helpful resources ...
Major Supermarkets on Menorca - locations and Dietary products .
Local options? App find me GF - gives you local as registered by other Celiacs
Facebook group MENORCA SIN-GLUTEN with live list of restaurants/shops etc .
Catalunya Celiacs www.celiacscatalunya.org Accredited Eateries
Tried and tested Gluten Free Restaurants and Hotels
Join facebook group Coeliacs Eat Abroad - search Menorca - for places visited by fellow Coeliacs.