Sant Antoni fiestas returning to Capdepera
The fiestas in January this year had to be called off.
Bar closures during Binissalem's Vermar fiestas
The closure order will be in force on four days of the fiestas.
The Blog: A birthday and the end of summer
The fiestas for Mary’s birthday are essentially Mallorcan village affairs.
Sant Bartomeu fiestas in Soller
Getting ready for the Saint Bartholomew fiestas in August.
Two of Majorca's most popular events fall victim to Covid
"Cancelled for a second year..."
Sant Joan celebrations in Puerto Soller
Sant Joan celebrations in Puerto Soller.
President Armengol of the Balearics during a videoconference
President Armengol held a videoconference with mayors on Sunday.
January fiesta activities to be prohibited
The fiesta "parties" are already banned, but the government will now go further.
Health
Party On...with restrictions!
Only neighbourhoods that comply with security protocols will be authorised to hold fiestas this summer.
Enjoying Majorca
The demon’s head and the tradition of the Blessed
The sculpture of a demon's head in Santa Margalida reflects a tradition that is some two hundred years old.
Northern Spotlight
Town hall harmony and disharmony
Will gatherings of folk for fiestas be permitted by late June? One might hope so, but it seems pretty unlikely.
Viewpoint
No battle for Soller
The celebrated brave women of Soller wouldn’t be brave, they’d be downright foolhardy.
Northern Spotlight
Pollensa's "Supercock"
The Santa Margalida spring fair is taking place under the hashtag #SAFIRAacasa, things got under way yesterday and continue today and tomorrow.
Transport
Extra trains for Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastia
Parking will be heavily restricted and it will be impossible to find a space anywhere in the city.
Fiesta
A sunny day for Sant Sebastià Petit fiesta
The Festival runs until January 26 and there’s loads of events planned in Palma.
What's on
Fiestas and events on Saturday / Sunday
Ball de Bot folk dancing in Santa Margalida, gathering of the giants at Rei en Jaume in Santa Ponsa and the Melon Festival in Vilafranca continues.
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Comment
Fiestas - who are they for?
Could Mallorcan festivals and traditions attract tourists? What do you think?
Andrew Ede20/10/2021 11:58