Valldemossa is overturned to the passage of the triumphal cariage of the Beateta in honour of Santa Catalina Thomas.
Valldemossa is overturned to the passage of the triumphal cariage of the Beateta in honour of Santa Catalina Thomas.
The Blessed as a young girl in Valldemossa
Santa Catalina Thomàs, La Beata (the Blessed), was born in Valldemossa in 1531.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday to Sunday
This weekend (July 19-21) marks the start of the Sant Jaume fiestas, while Santa Margalida, Sant Abdon and Sant Senen in Inca, and Mare de Déu del Carme celebrate their finales. The La Beata fiestas continue in Valldemossa and Vilafranca. Additionally, there are numerous concerts and music festivals taking place. Also the Atlantida Film fest have their Opening Gale evening at La Misericordia.
The flower offering of La Beata Francinaina Cirer
The flower offering of La Beata Francinaina Cirer.
The 'dimonis' of Santa Margalida will undergo a breathalyser test to attend La Beata
The Town Hall will take security measures for the 2024 edition to avoid "uncivic behaviour".
What's on in Mallorca from Friday to Sunday
Loads of fiestas, Mallorca's "most typical" procession, Palma's big water fight, Vilafranca's melon battle, Chinese craziness at Son Fusteret and more.
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 Blessed as a young girl
Santa Catalina Thomàs, La Beata (the Blessed), was born in Valldemossa in 1531.
Mallorca's greatest ever showman
With the aid of an aviation mechanic, Miquel came up with the design for the bike, the trapezes and the wire.
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What's On Tips
Sant Crist Triennial; fiesta fireworks and demons; La Beata; Cossier folk dancers; Mary Lee's Corvette; jazz dates.
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