Sant Antoni Festivitie in Pollensa.

Sant Antoni  Festivitie in Pollensa.Blessings, torrades, ximbombas, bonfires and climbing a 20 metre tree are all things you may witness in Pollensa during  Sant Antoni.After Christmas and the cavalcades of the Three Kings, one of the most popular festivals arrives in Pollensa: Sant Antoni Festivities, which excites masses in towns such as Sa Pobla ,Manacor or Artà.In Pollensa, on the evening before January 17, many big bonfires are lit in memory of Saint Antoni. San Antonio Abad is the protector of the animals.  Therefore pets are blessed at  the popular beneïdes (blessings) celebrated on the 18th.Pine tree tradition;  It’s been going on for  years and ‘El pi de Sant Antoni’ ...
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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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Pollensa, Mallorca is perfect place for walking.

Pollensa, Mallorca is perfect place for walking, walk along the sea front in Puerto Pollensa,or cross the mountains in Pollensa with spectacular with views, get to a particular beach in the middle of nowhere and have a swim in the clear blue sea!Here you are some of the most recommended walks in Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa. There is a wide range of walks: short, long, coastal walk, mountain walks… so there is always something for everybody.We hope you enjoy our suggestions:Calvary steps in Pollensa- At the top  there is a little church built between 1795-99. The floor design is slightly elliptical with a semicircular shape apse. To arrive to the church there is a big staircase ...
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