10th of May: Festivity in honor of Our Lady of Victory

Each year the festival is celebrated with great fervor and devotion in some areas such as Mallorca and Port Soller. There are mass processions accompanied by marching bands from the town and also by groups of local comparsas. The reason for the party is to pay homage to the patron saint of the localities, Our Lady of Victory. It is said that more than four centuries ago, around 1561, the town was invaded by pirates and privateers who arrived from Turkey. Fortunately, the damage was minimized thanks to the protection of Our Lady of Victory. Come and enjoy a great cultural evening, where you can appreciate depictions of the battles between the army and the Christians. Palma de Mallorca is also a recommended destination as it celebrates the holiday in their own way, with concerts for young people.

Venue: Palma de Mallorca and the towns of Soller, and Puerto de Soller.

27th of May: The Festival of Spring

The joy of spring arrives in Majorca in May and there are programmed a lot of activities to celebrate the glory of youth and vitality of the season. Experience a different way to live this joyous season by visiting Houston. The spring festival is lived in large open-air concerts. In addition, the pleasant ambience of the town fills every space of a romantic ideal to share with your partner.

At Palma de Mallorca, the tradition is a journey manor by the courtyards of the city, which are open to the public at large. Also concerts are the most awaited by the young palmesanos arriving in the squares in large groups. The festivities of spring come many times to stretch until June, is always one of the most important when anybody is talking about celebrations in the Balearic Islands.

Venue: Palma de Mallorca and the town of Manacor.

CELEBRATION IN JUNE

June is full of religious celebrations. The month of Corpus Christi filled with an atmosphere of devotion to many parts of Mallorca. The festivities in honor of the Holy Sacrament start with Masses in Mallorca parishes. This is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the fine cuisine of the island, with delicious fish and shellfish, whose taste will never forget.

Venue: villages of Mallorca.

13th of June: Tribute to San Antonio de Juni

The festivity is in honour to San Antonio de Juni. This festival has its headquarters in the town of Arta. Come to this happy place in June and enjoy the colorful spectacles in which citizens participate actively and invite visitors to become part of their traditional dances. One of the most striking things is fun "dance of the horses", which was actually made by people in disguise and that pay homage to the equestrian culture.

Venue: The town of Arta.

24th of June: Sun Dance Festivity

The area of St. Joan celebrates this great feast as thanks to good harvests. This is a major agricultural event with traditional dances and food fairs. In the town of Muro also celebrate the festival of Sant Joan with some of bullfighting.

Venue: in the Wall, on the north side of the center of Mallorca.

28th of June: Sant Pere Festivity

Mallorca, for its location, has been a place of Spain eminently linked to the sea.. Its fishing tradition has led prayers to bless the fishing at various saints. In the town of Port d'Alcudia is a tribute to St. Peter, patron saint of fishermen. Processions are carried out in the water which will no doubt enjoy. Visit the port of Alcudia in the family for a short moment of reflection and to stroll through the fairs of the season. .

Venue: Port d'Alcudia.

30th of June: Pilgrimage of Sant Marcal

The village of Sa Cabaneta is pleased to welcome many visitors just when the month of June is finishing. The warm region of Marratxi celebrates its patron saint with a large number of agricultural fairs where you can find a number of craft and natural products. The flagship products of the festival are the Siurells, which are sold like hotcakes. You can pilgrimage with many of the visitors in an atmosphere of pure thoughts and prayers. Moreover, in areas such as Dorchester, Campos, Manacor and Sineu; conducted celebrations of the same caliber.

Venue: Dorchester, Sineu in Manacor and also in Sa Cabaneta.

CELEBRATION IN JULY

16th of July: Virgen del Carmen Festivity

The tributes to the Virgen del Carmen are carried out simultaneously in many places of Mallorca. In the port of Ashdod, for example, the day begins with a small mass and then draws the image of the Virgin in procession. They are beautiful ornaments to be put to the image and you can feel a very special aura of Christianity through the beautiful melodies of bands that accompany the march. The masses of the place are filled with a delicious aroma of incense to lead prayers to heaven with purity. Pollensa and Puerto de Soller are other ideal places for a night of pure reflection.

Venue: Soller, Cala Ratjada, Baguio and Pollensa.

27th of July: Parade of the Bulls and the triumphant Carro

This curious festival combines religious celebrations with Spanish tradition. The festival takes place in the town of Valldemossa, where it is customary to drop a big bull into the streets, and to which only the bravest can get closer. The holidays are given as part a tribute to Santa Catalina, and therefore, there are also religious rites on the first day of celebration. The next day the celebration does not end. This is the time of the grand parade of Valldemossa where the residents participate actively, dressed as characters from traditional Spain. The best-known characters are "sacred", which make changes in a costume that eventually turn the parade into a great show colorful and cheerful. A girl, who represents Santa Catalina, who is leading the parade followed with chants of visitors and their holiday harangues. Do not miss this great feast of local Mallorca!

Venue: the streets of Valldemossa.

CELEBRATIONS IN AUGUST

3rd of August: Copa del Rey de Vela

The first week of August, the island became the scene of a great sports festival. Once you have finished the races in the Balearic Islands, Bay of Palma begins in the Copa del Rey (Agua Brava, for others). Hundreds of ships sailing come together on the island of Mallorca to participate in this great event and test their experience and skills as navigators. There are some rental boats, with which you may also be a participant in the competition.

Come to Mallorca in August! The Copa del Rey is the most important sailing event in the entire Mediterranean Sea and involved members of the Spanish royal family. King Juan Carlos, for example, has made a big role during the Cup. There is no doubt that the details that considers the Club Nautico de Palma in preparation for the festival are required to provide power to the audience with the best of the competition. Enjoy this great show of summer in the beautiful waters of the sea in Mallorca. All activities comply with safety requirements necessary to have fun without worries. If you want top-level skills, visit Palma de Mallorca in August!

Venue: Bay of Palma de Mallorca.

15th of August: Our Lady of the Assumption Festivity

One of the Marianist most important festivals in Spain is celebrated with great fervor in the municipalities of Mallorca and in its capital. Also known as the Virgin of August, the Virgin of the Assumption has many devotees who know well as a tribute in his month, with processions, prayers and songs in which many tourists are actively involved. Since days before the party, in many churches in Palma de Mallorca will be debuting a catafalque on which the virgin is lying. That is because the celebration of the Assumption of the Mother of God is related to his death, and before this there are days where you will remember the mourning for her.

Come to the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca and enjoy its beautiful architecture in honor of the virgin, at the top of the portico is an image of the Virgin in full ownership. Many faithful gather to worship this image with a special devotion. The processions are given throughout the island with typical musical bands playing slow marches while the virgin walks by neighborhood streets and squares.

Venue: Palma de Mallorca.

24th of August: The Feast of St. Bartholomew

The Feast of Saint Bartholomew is another of the religious events of great importance in the island. If you want to know the beautiful celebrations in honor of St. Bartholomew you have to travel to Capdepera. This town pays a warm tribute to the patron with beautiful large equestrian shows. The competition of speed horses is one of the most anticipated events. However, you can also enjoy the classic dance of the devils in the town of Montuiri. Come to Bartholomew and feel the heat and living habits of the people from Mallorca.

Venue: Montuiri and Capdepera.

28th of August: San Agustín Festivity

The town of Dorchester is the setting for this festival full of color and charm of classic Mallorcan. The festivities in honor of the Patron Saint Augustine are also developed with equestrian shows and marching bands that roam the city. Children are the one who have more fun with the feats and dances of the horses of Dorchester. Discover the fervor and devotion of Mallorca in August. The feast of St. Augustine is known for its thoughtful morning Masses. In addition, more than a fair offer local dishes of the season for visitors.

Venue: town of Dorchester.