The winter night of bonfires and demons
The January fiestas for Antoni, Sebastià and Honorat mean that streets are taken over by bonfires and there is a smell of wood-burning pretty much everywhere on the islands.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Mallorcan towns celebrate Sant Antoni and Sant Honorat from January 15 to 18 with diverse festivities.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
The weekend festivities across Mallorca include Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià celebrations.
The first fiestas of the year
An image used for the January patron fiestas in Campos shows a jolly gentleman and a smiling lady.
The villagers celebrate the Festa de l'Esperança with a procession to the Castle
The villagers celebrate the Festa de l'Esperança with a procession to the Castle.
Devotion and tradition for the Feste de l'Esperanza in Capdepera
Devotion and tradition for the Feste de l'Esperanza in Capdepera.
The great fog and the festival of hope
In 1562 (probably), Capdepera was facing assault from Moorish pirates.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Celebrate Mallorca's festive week with events like Festa de l'Esperança, Christmas concerts in Palma, Inca's vibrant market, and the exciting Real Mallorca vs. Osasuna match at Son Moix Stadium.
Santa Barbara fiestas in Villafranca
Santa Barbara fiestas in Villafranca.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Discover the Rhythms of Mallorca: A Week of Jazz, Choirs, and Symphony.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
Mallorca's weekend highlights: "Save Our Sea" Art & Wine fundraiser, Christmas markets, jazz festivals, and cultural events in various towns. Enjoy!
Festa del Vi Novell in Santa Maria del Cami
Festa del Vi Novell in Santa Maria del Cami.
The nouveau of Santa Maria wine
The idea for the Beaujolais Run was conceived at a dinner near Mâcon in Burgundy in the winter of the 1970.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend enjoy festive fairs in Mancor de la Vall, Sa Pobla and Santa Maria del Cami.
An extra day of partying for Palma's big January party
Sant Sebastià is a Saturday in 2024, so extra events are being scheduled.
Eating snails
Now, there are portions, and portions, each being a measure of your own personal capacity to enjoy.
La Revetla d’Inca during one of their performances
La Revetla d’Inca, the Unió Musical Inquera, and Inca Mallorca Solidària will receive the Dijous Bo award. La Revetla d’Inca during one of their performances.
Comment
Not my cup of caracoles!
Snails are definitely one of Mallorca’s favourite specialities and well deserve a celebration all of their own.
Peter Clover10/11/2023 13:59