Follow this part of the trail
11 articles
The Festa de la Patrona de Pollença is Pollença’s biggest annual celebration, held on 2 August to honour the Mare de Déu dels Àngels. Its unmissable centrepiece is the mock battle between Moors and Christians, a theatrical reenactment that has run for over 160 years and fills the town’s streets with spectacle, music, and dance.
Every January, the town of Pollença and its port celebrate Sant Antoni Abat, the patron saint of animals, with bonfires, blessings, and the daring Pujada del Pi. In the town, volunteers fetch a pine from the Ternelles estate; in Port de Pollença, they bring one from Formentor by boat. This guide explains the traditions, what to see on the key days, and how to plan your visit.
PalmaVela is an international sailing regatta held each spring in the Bay of Palma. Organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma since 2004, it attracts racing classes from ORC to TP52 and Wally yachts. Watching from the marina offers close views of the fleet and a lively social scene.
Since the early 1960s, the Pollença Classical Music Festival has drawn world-class orchestras, soloists, and choirs to the Santo Domingo Cloister in the heart of Pollença town, Mallorca. Held each summer, this open-air series is managed by the City Council and offers an atmospheric way to enjoy classical music. This guide covers its history, venue, typical programme, and how to secure tickets.
During Semana Santa, Pollença stages some of Mallorca's most distinctive Easter processions, centered on the 365-step Calvari hill. The Good Friday Davallament, the Holy Thursday evening Passion tableaux, and the Easter Monday pilgrimage to Puig de Maria draw visitors each year.
Each January, Palma honours its patron saint with over two weeks of free music, bonfires, and family events. Learn about the Revetla, the correfoc, and how to experience the city's biggest winter celebration like a local.
Holy Week transforms Palma de Mallorca with processions that wind through the old town from the Friday of Sorrows to Easter Sunday. This guide offers practical advice for first-time visitors, including where to stand for the best views, what to wear, how to handle road closures, and what to expect from the brotherhoods, floats, and traditions that define the week.
Each year on the eve of Sant Joan, Palma de Mallorca transforms for the Nit de Foc, a night of bonfires, fire runs, and concerts. This guide explains where to watch, the festival's pagan origins, safety tips, and how to enjoy the beach bonfires at Playa de Palma.
Alcudia's festival calendar peaks in July with the medieval Sant Jaume patron saint celebrations and in September with the Alcudia Jazz Festival. Year-round markets and local fiestas add cultural depth, but planning around these two anchors ensures a memorable trip.
Every July, Alcúdia honours its patron saint, Sant Jaume, with a week-long festival of concerts, theatre, family activities, and a traditional procession through the medieval old town. This practical guide explains what to expect, how to plan your visit, and why the festival is one of Mallorca's most atmospheric summer celebrations.
During Holy Week, Alcúdia turns into a stage of candlelit processions through the old town and the Port. Learn where the ceremonies happen, what the atmosphere is like, and how to observe them with respect.
