Sláinte Mhaith
Whilst Mallorca’s Irish community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day today, Mallorcans honour Sant Patrici. I can not enlighten you on the number of Irish residents on this island but there must […]
The Convent of Santa Magdalena
The Convento de Santa Magdalena in Palma de Mallorca is the monastery where in 1552, a 21 year old girl was admitted into sisterhood. Catalina Tomàs eventually became Mallorca’s only […]
Día de Los Santos Inocentes
The Día de los Santos Inocentes (Day of the Holy Innocents) is the Spanish speaking world’s equivalent to the April Fool’s day. This day is a religious holiday named in […]
The Patron Saint of the Guardia Civil
The Fiesta del Pilar day is celebrated in Spain today, October 12th, in honor of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. She happens to be the patron saint of Spain’s Guardia Civil, a dedication that appears […]
Cavallets in Felanitx
Two days ago, July 20th, was the day of Felanitx’ patron saint, Santa Margalida. Cavallets took to the streets of the town to perform, together with dimonis and caparrots. Concerts […]
Fiestas de la Mare de Déu del Carme
Every year on July 16th, Mallorca’s coastal towns and pueblos celebrate the fiestas of the Mare de Déu del Carme. The Virgen del Carmen is the patron saint of all seafaring folks. […]
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