Festive Fun
“Regulations which are being introduced could knock the stuffing out of Christmas..”
Palma town hall presentation
Presentation of the free tickets' campaign.
Free bus and parking tickets for Palma Christmas shopping
The associations for small retailers will be managing the distribution of the tickets.
Balearic Government kills Christmas & New Year celebrations
The Government is recommending work celebrations, student reunions, sports clubs events or similar celebrations be avoided or minimised.
Christmas comes early to Palma
The shows will start at 18:00 and each one will last 35 minutes-101 minutes.
Christmas in Palma, Mallorca
One thing's for sure this Christmas - there won't be scenes like this.
Palma neighbourhood promoting Christmas spirit
Residents of the Polígono de Levante in Palma say they want Christmas to be special for the children.
Christmas At Home
“This year a large number of British expats will be spending Christmas on the island...”
Christmas lunch in Mallorca
This sort of gathering is not permitted.
Company Christmas meals can have no more than six people
Even if sitting at different tables ...
2020 Palma Christmas Lights
A total budget of 1,445,000 euros has been allocated for the Christmas lights in Palma this year.
Constitution holiday will determine what happens at Christmas
The government hopes that there can be more than six people for Christmas parties.
News
No Christmas lights in Calvia
To make up for the lack of Christmas spirit in the streets restaurants in the Municipality will be decorated and they'll offer set menus every weekend.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 24-30 December
Matins services and the Sibil·la chant on Christmas Eve at churches across Majorca. Handel's "The Messiah" at the Sant Francesc Basilica in Palma. Numerous Christmas concerts and ongoing Christmas attractions - markets, circus and ice rinks.
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 17-23 December
More Christmas markets and concerts across the island; Peter Pan, the Musical at the auditorium in Palma; special concert with the Lluc Sanctuary choir in Palma; ice rinks in Port Adriano and Puerto Portals; Llucmajor getting in events early for Majorca Day (which isn't until 31 December).
Majorca
What's on in Majorca: 10-16 December
A whole load of Christmas markets and concerts across the island. Among the highlights - the Balearic Symphony Orchestra and children's choirs on Thursday and the Teatre Principal children and adult choirs on Saturday. Swedish school children's choir at the Cathedral for Santa Lucia (Thursday). A Russian Christmas at Palma Auditorium (Saturday). "A Christmas Carol" (with carol singing) also at the auditorium - and in English.
Gastronomy
Suckling pig shortage this Christmas
The shortage is mainly attributed to breeding operations that ceased because of the high cost of production.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Comment
Mallorca’s stiff upper lip
"Christmas and New Year will not be the same in Mallorca, but it’s not the end of the world.."
Humphrey Carter26/11/2020 10:17