Mallorcalocation-guides.com - location guide to Mallorca featuring Mallorca Festivals information, annual festival listing for Mallorca, Spain - Last updated 18/11/2008.
Mallorca is a lively island, known for its Christian festivals, historic events and live outdoor entertainment. Popular festivals in Mallorca include the following events.
Annual Mallorca Festivals
January: Festival of San Sebastián, honouring the patron saint of Palma de Mallorca, featuring many local animals
February and March: Carnival, spectacular parades taking place around the island, including fancy dress balls and the Cavalcade (Sa Rua), a notable event held in Palma
March: Semana Santa, with 'Holy Week' celebrations held all over Mallorca, including religious processions being particularly prominent in Palma
June: Corpus Christi, taking place each year in in Pollenca, Mallorca, featuring the famous 'Dance of the Eagles' which takes place in the central town square
August: Assumption of the Virgin, held on August 15th, with celebrations all over Spain
September and October: Harvest Festivals, with a range of parties celebrating the arrival of autumn, including plenty of food and drink for everyone
October: Festa de Virgin, taking place on October 21st, with a range of festivities throughout Palma de Mallorca, including live music and dancing
Mallorca is a lively island, known for its Christian festivals, historic events and live outdoor entertainment. Popular festivals in Mallorca include the following events.