About Mallorca Festivals
(Mallorca, Spain)
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 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
Tourism of Mallorca Website
Website: www.spain.info/en/que-quieres/ciudades-pueblos/provincias/mallorca.html
Official Tourist information about Mallorca
Website: www.infomallorca.net/