Battle Moors and Christians (Sant Elm 2017)
Moors and Christians battle it out on the beaches of Sant Elm.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, July 31 to Thursday, August 3
Not to be missed this week is the mock battle between Moors and Christians in Pollensa.
The Battle of Pollensa: Fierce conflict between Moors and Christians in Pollensa
The Battle of Pollensa: Fierce conflict between Moors and Christians in Pollensa, leaving a lasting impact on the region's history.
“Long live Pollensa, beautiful land”
The Moors and Christians of Pollensa, a combination of fact and questionable fact from the sixteenth century.
La Beata fiestas in Valldemossa
The "triumphal carriage" sets out accompanied by peasants' carriages, pipers and bands of music throught the streets of Valldemossa.
La Beata: There has been a carriage procession since 1903
There has been a carriage procession since 1903
The Moors and Christians reenactment is astonishing
The Moors and Christians reenactment is astonishing.
Mother of God of the Angels, help us!
Jaume Mercer will be practising his lines. Selected to take the role of the Pollensa hero, the knight Joan Mas, his is the speaking role that signals the start of the clash between the Moors (led by Joan Segui as Dragut) and Christians - “Mare de Déu dels Àngels, assistiu-nos.”
The Blessed as a young girl
Santa Catalina Thomàs, La Beata (the Blessed), was born in Valldemossa in 1531.
La Patrona fiestas in Pollensa
Moors and Christians come to battle in Pollensa for La Patrona fiestas.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30
This weekend La Beata Fiestas take place in Valldemossa and Vilafranca. The Copa del Rey regatta sets sail and more music concerts at Es Jardi in Magalluf.
Soller gets ready to celebrate St Bartholomew in August
Soller is not the only place on the island who celebrates St Bart on August 24. However, we are the town that has five days of celebrations including live music extravaganzas and a fire run.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday, July 24 to Thursday, July 27
The fiestas continue this week with Sant Jaume as the main one and in Pollensa La Patrona kicks off their fiestas.
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