Sant Antoni celebrations in Muro
Muro held a colourful parade in which over a thousand people and thousands of animals received the blessing of Sant Antoni in a highly anticipated event in this archive photo.
Sant Antoni – A winter warmer
“What on earth will you do in winter?” Many of our friends worried about that when we first announced our relocation to Mallorca over twenty years ago.
The blessings and pine of Saint Anthony
The day of Sant Antoni is one that honours the saint as a protector of animals.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Thursday
The next week features vibrant Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià celebrations across Mallorca but the big days are this Friday (Sant Antoni) and on Sunday (Sant Sebastia) with the open air concerts at several squares in Palma.
Calvia gears up for the highly anticipated Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià festivities
More than 100 barbecues are expected to be set up across the dozens of 'foguerons' that will take place in various locations throughout the municipality.
Palma's animal blessing for Sant Antoni
Pets are the main characters in the streets of Palma today, Wednesday 17 January. Many local residents have taken their animals to be blessed on the occasion of the festivity of Sant Antoni (Saint Anthony). Dogs, cats and parakeets are the most common pets, but there is no shortage of other more exotic or minority animals. Many families with children attend the celebration.
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.
Animal blessings for Sant Antoni in Palma
About a hundred animals were blessed in front of the cloister of Sant Antoniet in the traditional Beneïdes of Palma.
Weather
Fiestas, sport, roads all affected as the rain continues
Animal blessings that had been rearranged for today have been called off.