The Pandemonium of the Correfoc
Dimonis de Hiachat is a group of youngsters from the pueblo of Santa Margalida cultivating the art of pyrotechnic fireworks and Correfocs (fire-runs). Felanitx had a Correfoc last night as […]
Sa Quica
For the last 25 years, Sa Quica, also known as La Kika, has been an indispensable mascot of the Cosso in Felanitx during the celebrations of the Festes de Sant […]
The Tour de Felanitx
Cycling has always been big in Felanitx, not least because of one of the town’s heroes, Guillem Timoner, a six-times World Champion in motor-paced cycling over medium distances (50 km) […]
Harvesting the Wine
Earlier this week, the annual wine harvest began in Mallorca, at least in some parts such as the region called Pla i Llevant which covers Petra, Porreres, Manacor and Felanitx. […]
Sa Pobla Rocks
I do not know what started it but, someone, somehow had the idea of putting on a Jazz Festival in Sa Pobla, of all places. It started in 1995, and […]
The Deathbed of the Virgin Mary
Religious art is omnipresent in Spain and in Mallorca, thanks to the influence of the Catholic Church and the opulence of its tradition. During the month of August, the festivity […]
The Festes de la Patrona in Pollença
If I had to choose my favourite Mallorcan festivity to recommend to a friend or visitor, they would probably be either the Pi de Sant Antoni in Pollença (in January), […]
The Taming of Young Bulls
The Plaça de Toros d’Alcúdia is more often a venue for concerts by Lou Reed or Anegats, or other public renditions, than an arena for bullfights. Twice a year, however, […]
Mallorca’s Benevolent Giants
Today, July 25th, the Festes de Sant Jaume will be celebrated. Santanyí, amongst other pueblos, will be busy celebrating all day long. Celebrations in Santanyí are scheduled to go on […]
Civis Pollentinus Sum
These days, Alcúdia is celebrating the Festes de Sant Jaume, as are Santanyí, Binissalem, Calvià, Manacor, Algaïda and Muro. It’s a shame really that we can’t be everywhere at the […]
S’Estol d’es Gerricó From Felanitx
Folklore plays a large part in the life of Mallorcan […]
Oh When The Saints Go Marching In
In Mallorca, there are saints and village fêtes dedicated to them, all through the year. Somehow, though, it seems that in July there is an even bigger concentration of saints’ […]
The Concert del Torrent de Pareis
The beach of Sa Calobra and the bottom stretch of the Torrent de Pareis must be one of the most enchanting locations in Mallorca. It is tricky to get there […]
The Águilas in Pollença
I went to Pollença yesterday to see the Corpus Christi procession, with the swaying Águilas and the ritual dance of Sant Joan Pelós. I’m glad I went, even though I […]
The Sant Joan Pelós Freak Show
Spain, a country traditionally immersed in the Catholic faith, celebrated Corpus Christi last Thursday and yesterday, San Juan (Saint John the Baptist). In Mallorca, San Juan is called Sant Joan. […]
Patatas, Papas and Potatoes
Accent, Lady Cristal, Maris Peer, Accord, Charlotte, Royal Kidney and Folva are just some of the potato varieties grown here in Mallorca. Potatoes are one of the main staples of […]
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