The heat wave marked the most crowded event of the festivities
The heat wave marked the most crowded event of the festivities, as the fireworks had to be cancelled this year.
Moors and Christian celebrate this annual event on August 2nd
Moors and Christian celebrate this annual event on August 2nd.
The fervor battle of Moors and Christians in Pollensa
The fervor battle of Moors and Christians in Pollensa.
Mother of God of the Angels, help us!
Lluís Escandell will be practising his lines.
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August
This first weekend of August offers a variety of events. Not to be missed is the Moors and Christians mock battle in Pollensa and then on Saturday in Sant Elm.
Moors and Christians in Pollensa, Mallorca
Joan Mas and Dragut clash at the start of the battle.
A female Dragut to fight a female Joan Mas at Pollensa's Moors and Christians?
Women will also be eligible to take the roles of the support cast.
Moors and Christians event in Pollensa, Mallorca
The Moors and Christians re-enactment produces large crowds of people.
Allegation of sexual assault at Pollensa fiestas
During the Moors and Christians re-enactment.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
People have taken to the streets to celebrate Pollensa's most important festival.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The excitement was palpable from the very first moment, and everyone was expectant at the start of the battle.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
As in 1550, the Christians always win.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The Saracen army is equipped with sharp swords and shields.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
Photo sent by Garth Hartley Booth who lives in Port Pollensa.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The Moors and Christians fiestas captured by Garth Hartley Booth.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
The streets of the village have been filled with people who have recreated the traditional battle.
Moors and Christans in Pollensa 2023
People watching the Moors and Christians in Pollensa.
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.
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Comment
Traditional chaos during Mallorca's fiestas
When we first came to the Island we rallied to every fiesta and celebration going.
Peter Clover16/08/2024 11:30