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Event Previews & Reviews from Mallorca

Read reviews of the best Mallorca events

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Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee Mallorcan Style

Location
Deia

The Diamond Jubilee celebrations may be over in the UK, but here on Mallorca, we enjoyed a quintessential English garden party at La Residencia Hotel in Deia to mark the British monarch’s 60th year on the throne.

A statue of a woman in a dress is behind a tree

New sculpture garden opens at Belmond La Residencia

Location
Deia

A trip to Deià on the north coast of Majorca is a must for anyone wishing to experience the diversity that this beautiful island has to offer.

a metal dish filled with paella in port calanova

Cala Nova's 40th anniversary

Port Calanova celebrated its 40th anniversary this weekend by treating the public to a wide range of water sports and a giant paella.

Boats with pirates attacking Port de Soller

Soller's Fira & Firo, a great Mallorcan Festival

The Firo Soller is one of the most exciting festivals in Mallorca. The battle between the Moors and Christians is loud exciting and a full of colour in the way only a Spanish festival can be.

a photo of soller's main square with a church and cafes

The Markets of the Hidden Valley of Soller

Location
Soller

Soller is situated in the plains of the valley, surrounded on three sides by the majesty of the Tramuntana mountain range. This encloses us and keeps us safe or insular – both interpretations are valid. It is very common for my neighbours to think they are planning a huge expedition if they venture through the tunnel to join the rest of Mallorca. The car gets packed up with the ‘just in case’ supplies and local friends wish them a good journey.

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Summer Beach Parties in Port of Soller

Location
Port de Soller

The month of June gets the summer beach parties in Mallorca off to a fine start. The weather is glorious and we all look for excuses to get down on the sand and remember why we moved here. The beach and perfect horse shoe bay of Port de Soller never fail to delight and the children start to look forward to their holidays and swapping school shoes for no shoes. The diving platform is installed in the water this week and then the locals know that summer has officially started.

the poster for Portraits of an Escape exhibition in Palma

Photography Exhibition in Palma de Mallorca

If you suddenly had to flee your home, what would be the most important thing you would take with you?

A crowd of people are gathered in a park with a man holding a child on his shoulders

Castellers de Mallorca celebrate Spring festival in Palma

Location
Palma de Mallorca

This Sunday we were lucky enough to catch another spectacular fiesta in Palma de Mallorca. Like the festival in Soller three weeks ago and the up coming Nit de Foc in Palma, this is a Majorcan tradition that is more interested in fun and participation than health and safety - the Catalan Castells.

the orange soller tram

Soller Celebrates 10th Orange Fair

On 11th and 12th June one of the prettiest towns in Mallorca will once again celebrate the fruit that put them on the map.

a pair of fake legs poking out from a stage

Bar Flexas Celebrates in Style in Parque Del Mar

If you were in Palma on Friday night, you might have wondered what was going at the Parque del Mar, in front of the Cathedral. A massive pair of inflatable legs stretched out from the centre of a dazzling stage complete with bright red heels. 

Mallorca in January 2020 - What's on & what to do

January in Mallorca: What's On & Weather

Do you suffer from the post Christmas blues? If you are visiting Mallorca in January, you will have to turn that frown upside down, as some of the island's biggest fiestas take place this month and are sure to make January the season to be jolly.

Nikki Beach Dubai Meets Mallorca Event Review

Nikki Beach Dubai Meets Mallorca Event Review

Location
Magaluf

Nikki Beach are famous for their exceptional parties, and Dubai Meets Mallorca on Saturday 3rd September was yet again another amazing event with a fantastic, fun filled atmosphere.

A bunch of pies on a table next to a bucket

Mallorca Easter Festivities Review

It wouldn’t be the same in Mallorca if there wasn’t traditional food to eat at Easter time. During the Easter weekend the women of the family sit down to make a collection of savoury panades and sweet robiols, both of which are pastries only seen during Easter. There is certainly an art to making these pies and this year was my first year helping shape the panades in the small town of Selva.

a brightly coloured yacht in Palma marina

Super Yacht Public Opening 2014

The Superyacht Cup opened its docks to the public this year. I went down to take a look and quickly realised what a different world it is…

yachts at the palma boat show 2017

Palma International Boat Show 2017

Location
Palma de Mallorca

Palma Boat Show 2017 saw more than 500 exhibitors representing almost 4000 boat and marine brands in front of the city’s iconic cathedral, between Friday 28th April and Tuesday 2nd May 2017.

Nikki Beach Champagne Brunch 2019 Review

Nikki Beach Champagne Brunch 2019 Review

Mallorca’s fun-seekers, foodies and fashionistas gather at Nikki Beach’s world-famous champagne brunch every Sunday. This brunch bonanza is an all-you-can-eat feast with two hours’ worth of unlimited champagne.

men in uniform with guns over their shoulders in palma

Changing of the Guards in Palma de Mallorca

I have been living in Palma for nearly 9 months and was surprised to stumble upon a somewhat common monthly event but still very unknown to many residents here on the island - The Changing of the Guards of Honour.

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The Valiant Women of Soller - Soller's Fira & Firo

The sun is shining and Soller is getting ready for a major fiesta - the Firo that celebrates the battle between the Moors and the Christians that happened on our beach and in our town. The 450th anniversary of the event is taking place from 5th to 9th May 2011. Flags are already festooning houses and shops all over the valley and the nature of the people means that they usually have both flags dangling from their balconies - as if they can't quite decide who to support. The Balearic flag is often alongside so all aspects of life and country are represented.