Easter Week in Pollensa

Easter Week in PollensaThe calendar is in charge of marking the great holiday  of   Easter !Enjoying Easter in Pollensa means enjoying sunny, placid days,   special times to enjoy a town that is waking up after the winter.In spring, due to the moderate number of visitors, Pollensa is a perfect place to stay, discover and enjoy a few days of rest. The temperature is ideal for strolling around the town neighbourhoods and corners, getting to know its most deeply-rooted traditions and the way the locals live and enjoy .Here at Living Pollebsa we recommend three things to do in Pollensa this Easter:Get closer to the tradition of Holy WeekEaster Week can be something very striking and picture...
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Carnival is here

Carnival is here!Carnival has always been a major fiesta and is still famous today for its celebrations.Of course Pollensa, Mallorca celebrates it too and in Palma, sa Rua is a massive spectacle every year with dozens of floats and troupes in costume dazzling the streets.In Pollensa, Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia as well as all the surrounding towns, parades take place on the Saturday afternoon (this year will be the 25th) and parties are held on the Friday night. Schools are out in costume too, some accompanied by samba bands, all accompanied by whistles and as much noise as they can make! Check locally for the full programme over Carnival Weekend;
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Les Àguiles

This weekend we had "Les Àguiles" in Pollensa.In Pollensa with the arrival of Corpus Christi town is decked out to receive this religious celebration which only preserved in this town.The dance of "Les Aguiles" is composed of three figures. On one side is "Sant Joan Pelós" that dance barefoot and with a few days lamb tucked inside a bag. In his right hand a cross and his face covered with a mask that symbolizes the Saint.This figure is accompanied in the dance by two young girls  dressed in a strict white and are placed on her waist one carton crowned eagle hung with numerous ribbons in different colours to give striking movements. Another task that requires patience is the trad...
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