Moors and Christians Pollensa

La Patrona , Pollensa , Mallorca. Big festival with many activities and festivities in Pollensa, north of Mallorca. One of the most popular Mallorca festivals is La Patrona in Pollença.The highlight of the fiesta is the mock battle between the Moors and the Christians  on the 2nd August and the fireworks that follow. Other traditional celebrations include the cossiers ballBut there is plenty more going on from concerts, children's entertainments, sporting exhibitions and demonstrations, markets and all night parties. See the programme; http://www.ajpollenca.net/sites/default/files/documents/programa_festes_2018_digital.pdf
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Sant Antoni

Sant Antoni , tradition of Pollensa "Pujada del Pi", climb of the pine. San Antoni, celebrations all over Mallorca to celebrate one of the most popular saints. Blessings, torrades, ximbombas, fireworks and climbing a 22-metre tree are all things you may witness in Pollensa during the week of Sant Antoni. The night of the 16th January, before the more formal Sant Antoni blessings on the 17th, is usually in Pollensa time to show off how good a party they can throw. The Sant Antoni festival is also, where the Mallorcan percussion instrument, the ximbomba, comes into its own. Singers in Pollensa took to the stage to sing the traditional “gloses” before everyone started grilling food on t...
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Easter is around the corner!

Easter is around the corner! Many people might think right now: what is the weather like in Majorca at Easter? or: which airline can fly me to Palma from my city? Are the Balearic Islands popular for Easter holidays only due to its exceptional climate, while especially Majorca has so much more to offer!During the Easter  nights the inhabitants slip into their long penitent dresses adorned with olive, citric or palm branches, holding candles in their hands accompanied by solemn music walking down the streets in processions.Children are also active participants in this celebration. The little ones wait with great enthusiasm for the lay brothers to give them traditional sweetmeat as ...
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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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We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Living Pollensa wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Buon NataleFeliz NavidadMerry ChristmasBon NadalFröhliche WeinachtenJoyeux NöelGod Jul
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Christmas in Mallorca

Christmas in Mallorca - MajorcaChristmas in Mallorca (Majorca) is celebrated in the traditional spanish style, combining the strong Mallorcan culture with the deep rooted Catholic tradition. There are many things to do in Mallorca during.In the early December, Palma de Mallorca streets become illuminated by the Christmas lights which in someway is the start point for the Christmas period.As soon as they are switched on, the city starts with its traditional Christmas Markets like the one at the Plaza Mayor or the one at the Plaza de España .On the 24th of December, Christmas Eve, everyone will be at home until late night, enjoying the night with its family. After that, many will go...
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