Ibiza & Balearic Islands Major Events 2010-2011

JanuaryThis month (8th Aug) also sees the celebration of
On January 16th and 17th the fiesta Revelta I BeneidesFiesta Sant Ciriac, which commemorates the
de Sant Antoni Abat takes place in Mallorca. Thisreconquest of the Balearics by the Spanish in 1235.
popular fiesta celebrates the spirit of the island and itsWhat is unique about this celebration is that visitors can
traditions. Locals and visitors alike dance to localbattle it out in a watermelon fight, which precedes a
traditional music by bonfire and the area is awash withmagnificent firework display.
colour. Join in the parades and sing along to the musicalSeptember
extravaganzas.Les Festes de La Beata, celebrated usually on the first
In Menorca, the Processo dels Tres Tocs is celebratedSunday of September honours Sant Catalina. The
on January 17 in Ciutadella. This celebrates the 1278Fiesta is held in Santa Margalida with lively processions
victory of a local Minorca king against Muslim invaders.and street parties commemorating the saint's
Aprilbeatification by Pope Pius VI. On the Saturday evening
Festa Sant Jordi - April 23rd, this feast day of thebefore, a procession of floats leaves the local church
patron saint of many towns and villages is celebratedfollowed by music and dance. Food is also served and
on all the islands.children usually dress up in devil costumes and run
One of the most important yachting regattas in thethrough the streets.
Balearic Islands takes place in Palma, Mallorca - TheOctober
Princess Sofia Trophy.If you are thinking of heading off to The Balearics for
Maymid term, take the kids to the annual Festa dies
On the first Sunday in May one of the most colourfulButifarro held in Sant Joan, Mallorca on the third
spring flower festivals takes place in Santa Eulalia inSunday in October each year. The focus for this
Ibiza.festival is on Mallorcan culture and food especially the
Held over a three-day period and attracting more thantasty sausages consumed in large amounts. Visitors
100,000 visitors, the Eivissa Medieval festivalare also treated to a variety of folk music and dance.
transforms Ibiza old town into its medieval past withNovember
minstrels, falcon trainers, spice merchants, dancers andHeld each year on 4th November, the fiesta Sant
hundreds of market stalls.Carles is the Patron saint of Ibiza's day and is
Junecelebrated throughout the island. Celebrations are
On June 13th The festival of Sant Antoni de Juny isknown to continue throughout the month of November
held in Arta, Mallorca. The celebration includes paradeswith sporting tournaments, paella eating, music
of locals dressed up as horses. On the 24th June inextravaganzas, folk dancing and even a mushroom
Ciutadella, Menorca, the fiesta Sant Joan is held, alsopicking competition.
King Juan Carlos's name day. Horse lovers will delightDecember
at this festival, as horses are a major part of theA number of fiestas take place each year throughout
celebration.the Balearics in December. Noche Buena celebrates
AugustChristmas on the 24th December on all of the islands
On the first week of August in Palma, Mallorca, thewith nativity plays, Christmas carols and midnight mass.
very popular yachting regatta the Copa del Rey takesThe Festa de l'Estandard takes place each year on
place. On Previous years members of the Spanish31st December in Palma, Mallorca and commemorates
Royal family were in attendance as well as manyPalma's conquest in 1229.
celebrities from the world of stage and screen.