Mallorca is much more than sea and sand. There are a great number of activities which you can do all year round, but it’s during spring and summer when there are the most. From DaiCa, our restaurant in Mallorca, we want to recommend some diverse local festivals in which you can feel the true essence of Mallorca. Whether you live on the island or you’re just visiting, this article will be a great help.
Connect with local culture and tradition
If you are reading this article it’s because you appreciate the value of the islands history much more than its sea and sand. The festivities which we want to show you are very important to the local population, and their turn out is very high. They are iconic moments to see how locals gather together and sell traditional and artisanal products, as they are very hard to source. Our restaurant in Mallorca is located in an exceptional area of the island, it’s near to everything. You can enjoy a stay and exceptional food all at once after visiting all that the island has to offer.
The battle of the Moors and the Christians in Port de Sóller
In the Port of Sóller every second of May one of the most iconic Mallorcan festivals takes place, the battle of the moors and the Christians. This peculiar tradition is one of the most eagerly awaited moments by the locals, who prepare for this date months in advance. As the name suggests, during this festival there is a simulation of the unsuccessful invasion by the Arabian pirates many centuries ago. It is a worthwhile experience to see and to prove this, large crowds of tourists attend every year. You are completely free to tag along with either the moors or the Christians, so the choice is completely yours.
Melon Fair “Feria del Melón” in Vilafranca de Bonany
At Vilafranca de Bonany every year the Fiesta del Melón is held, a few days where this fruit is the main star. On the first weekend of September a series of activities are carried out surrounding this fruit: lanterns made from melons are created for the kids, competitions for the biggest melons, tastings of dishes which have incorporated melon…Coinciding with this festival is a night festival where you will find local artisanal products, local animals, organic produce, and of course, a lot of melons. If you are as fascinated by this product as we are, you can’t miss out!
Sant Feliu in our town, Llubí
We couldn’t write this article without talking about the festivals of Sant Feliu, in our hometown Llubí. Evert 1st of August we celebrate the patron saint of the town, Sant Feliu. In the days running up to the celebrations a great number of activities take place, organised by the town hall, restaurants and local organisations. You will find night festivals, concerts, markets, open air dinners…Every year there’s something new. We invite you to come check it out, we are sure that you are going to love it, and even more so if you eat at Daica, your restaurant in Mallorca.
The “Festa del Cavall” in Ses Salines
On the 28th of August in Ses Salines, a truly beautiful coastal town, the Festa des Cavall is celebrated in honour of the Menorcan “jaleo”. On this day, the horses and their riders carry out different trials of extreme difficulty accompanied by traditional music. After the traditional horse shows, people head to drink wine, sing and dance long in to the night. If you like the world of horses, you can’t miss out on this festival.
Visit your restaurant in Mallorca to end your perfect day
We have only named a few of the many festivals which take place in Mallorca in spring and summer. We are sure that if you experience them you will feel the traditional essence of the island and theres no better way to accompany this experience by visiting us at DaiCa, our restaurant in Mallorca.
