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Event Previews & Reviews from Mallorca

Read reviews of the best Mallorca events

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 photo of two glasses of pimms in a garden

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.

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The Battle of La Patrona de Pollenca

La Patrona is arguably the best and most popular summer festival in Majorca. This fiesta runs from the 24th July to the 2nd August with activities and festivities happening every evening, with the popular ‘Simulacre de Moros i Cristians’ being the final and most exciting event in the schedule.

brightly coloured drummers at a festival in Mallorca

La Patrona - The Moors and Christians Festival

Every year in Pollensa the town hosts a week of festivities (La Patrona), from around the 20th July and culminating with an epic battle on the 2nd of August. All throughout the week there are concerts, exhibitions, displays, parades and late night parties and the whole festival is accentuated with canon fire, shotguns, bell ringing, trumpets, drums and fireworks.

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.

Ruta Martiana Tapas Route review, Palma Centre & Marina

Ruta Martiana Tapas Route review

Location
Palma de Mallorca

On a summers evening, I headed deep into the depths of Palma’s old town to join in the fun and frolics of the city’s legendary ‘Tapas Tuesday Tour’, known and advertised as Ruta Martiana on the island.

Palma Boat Show 2019's top hangouts

Palma Boat Show's top hangouts

The next edition of Palma Boat Show will take place between 29 April and 2 May in its usual spot around Moll Vell pier, close to Palma’s majestic cathedral. With tens of thousands of people expected to attend over the long weekend, the city’s restaurants, bars and hotels are gearing up for an influx of visitors.

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?

Christmas market stalls under canvas

The Christmas Market in Santa Ponsa

Location
Santa Ponsa

Mallorca's largest foreign community is actually the German one, so much so that in Germany, Mallorca is jokingly referred to as the 17th Federal State.

Horse and his master in traditional costume in front of a priest

The Fiestas of Sant Antoni & Sant Sebastian in Mallorca

Location
Palma de Mallorca

Spain, being predominantly Catholic, worships its saints devoutly. Every day of the year has a saints name associated with it and some are honoured with celebrations. January is a busy month, with Saint Anthony's day on 17th of January and Saint Sebastian following shortly after, on 20th January.

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Soller prepares for the battle of the Moors and Christians

Location
Soller

The second week in May brings the Es Firo festival to Soller. This is also known as the battle between the Moors and Christians.

music in the town centre of Valldemossa during Artdemossa event

Artdemossa 2016 Event Review

Valldemossa was packed with visitors on Friday to celebrate 'Artdemossa', its annual evening dedicated to art, music and poetry. The pretty mountain village burst into life with entertainment for all the family; taditional giants and teasing demons, live painting and soulful singing were all essential ingredients of this cultural fair.

Nikki Beach Mallorca White Party 2017 Review

Nikki Beach Mallorca White Party 2017 Review

Nikki Beach’s White Party has become a world famous social affair and is, without a doubt, one of the biggest events of the year in Mallorca. Anybody who’s anybody wants to be seen at this particular party. This year, I went along to see what all the fuss was about.

A day at Santa Ponça Christmas Market 2018

A day at Santa Ponça Christmas Market 2018

On December 2nd, I joined a whole host of families as they flocked to Santa Ponsa’s Christmas Market, held in the industrial area of Son Bugadellas.

Nit del Foc Palma 2017 Review

Nit del Foc Cala Major 2017 Review

Nit de Foc, or the direct English translation ‘Night of Fire’, is one of Mallorca’s biggest fiestas. A raucous evening of bonfires, beach parties, midnight swims, music and dancing until dawn. What more could you possibly want from a Friday evening in Mallorca? I was extremely excited to get involved this year, as there had been a lot of hype in the lead up to the evening with locals, expats and tourists all getting involved.

A group of men wearing white shirts and hats are standing in a crowd

Battle of Moors & Christians - La Patrona Festival in Pollenca

The square fell silent at 5am on the 2nd August to listen to the Pollenca band play the Patrona anthem, ‘L’Alborada’, as they marched through the main square and crowded streets to start the Patrona celebrations. La Patrona is celebrated with a mock battle fought between the Moorish Pirates and the Pollencin Christians and is a Mallorcan tradition carried on from many years ago.

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Carnival Weekend in Port Soller

Carnival happens in the Port of Soller from Friday 2nd March onwards. Take a trip to the marina end of the Port in the morning and the children from the only school in the Port will parade down to the sea in their fine costumes. Masked princesses, skeletons, pirates, fairies and goblins will stroll among the holiday makers and locals. 

A photo of Palma Boat Show

What's On this Week: 2nd May 2013

If you are looking for something to do this weekend in Mallorca you are spoilt for choice. There are so many fairs, festivals, concerts and shows on over the next few days and you can find details about them all in our Events Calendar but for a run down of our top five read on....