Read reviews of the best Mallorca events
La Residencia Hotel & the Majorca Daily Bulletin host a Jubilee party
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.
Read more about Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee Mallorcan Style
Deia hotel has new permanent attraction
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.
Read more about New sculpture garden opens at Belmond La Residencia
Every year at this time Soller becomes the centre of the universe for the Sa Mostra International Folklore dance festival. This year is the thirtieth anniversary of Sa Mostra and the week has got off to a very exciting start. On Monday 19th July 2010, it all kicked off in the square in Soller with a parade and dance performances from participating groups.
Read more about Dancing in the Hidden Valley of Soller and beyond
The perfect setting for a wonderful yoga master-class
More than 400 people took part in Port Adriano’s Sunset Yoga hosted by renowned yogi Xuan Lan and swimmer Gemma Mengual at the weekend!
The Patron Saint of Palma is celebrated with concerts, bonfires & fire runs
This years Sant Sebastia festivities in Palma last Saturday night were much quieter than in previous years as wind and rain put many Mallorquians off coming out to celebrate. However, the rain didn’t last long enough to put out the barbecues on the streets and still crowds were there cooking sausages, toasting bread, and warming up by the foguerons (bonfires).
The Three Wise Men paraded through the streets of Palma in style
As most countries in the world begin to wrap up their Christmas festivities, in Spain the Christmas holidays are still in full swing.
Sunday 2nd October, Tramuntana, Mallorca
The Esporles Sweet Fair began in 2005 and is held on the first Sunday of October to guarantee fine weather. The event is becoming increasingly popular and diverse with every passing year and offers a unique opportunity to meet the people who make a fine range of traditional, homemade and, often, organic foods including wines, cakes, pastries, jams and sweets. And, of course, to sample their wares! Here are some of my favourite stands from Sunday's fair, with an insight into the characters and traditions behind the produce.
Delicious street food at Palma de Mallorca's seafront
In recent years, Mallorca has embraced the street food trend that has hit Western Europe, with food festivals popping up at various events around the island. This new found love went to the next level, as the first weekend in June saw Barcelona’s legendary VAN VAN make its debut trip across the Spanish waters to Palma’s Parc de la Mar, next to the city's iconic cathedral.
Majorca celebrates Verge del Carme with a Sailor Party
There is a definite buzz around Puerto Pollensa at the moment as once again the locals and visitors to this town in the north of Majorca celebrate the Patron Verge del Carme (the Virgin Carmen- Patron Saint of sailors). This is the second of two main festivals held in Puerto Pollensa, the first being Sant Pere (St. Peter) that was held between the 28th June to 1st July.
Alcudia plays host to the World Beach Rugby tournament 2015
17 assorted beach rugby teams from France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and UK all descended on Alcudia beach on the 6th and 7th of June to compete for the title of World Beach Rugby champions 2015.
On the evening of Friday the 15th there was a gathering of local artisans showing off their wares in the Joan March gardens in front of the Claustro de Santo Domingo.
The exhibition has just launched in the Rialto Living Gallery in Palma
The vibrant photographs are visually uplifting while raising awareness of a grim reality. For each of these colourful compositions are made from plastic collected from beach clear ups. In this case, from Costa Rica.
Read more about Interview with Justine Lagache - the photographer behind new exhibition "Plasticos"
An exciting tennis competition featuring international legends
Last weekend Mallorca’s capital hosted the Legends Cup, a tennis tournament a part of the exclusive ATP Champions Tour. I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday evening than being a part of this intimate sporting event, so decided to pop along for Saturday evening’s semi-finals.
Mad, fab & outrageously camp fiesta in Palma's Parc de la Mar
This Friday 8th July Bar Flexas will once again be hosting its mad, fab and outrageously camp fiesta in Parc de la Mar. With cabaret-style shows and plenty of live music, the flamboyant presenters are sure to have you on your feet singing and dancing by the end of the night.
The history behind Pollensa's 'Simulacre de Moros i Cristians'
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.
Three kings, local fiestas and cycling
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.
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.
Read more about The Valiant Women of Soller - Soller's Fira & Firo
Live music, beach club parties and local festivals
As we head into August, the summer season is at its peak and Mallorca's calendar of events continues to impress. Beach parties, live music concerts, traditional festivals and sports competitions are all on the agenda.