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Why
not combine your holiday with one of the many
colourful Fiestas that
take part across Spain. We have chosen some of
our favourites that will be celebrated in the Summer
months of 2009 in Mallorca and Menorca
MALLORCA
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5 – 19 April
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Semana Santa (Holy Week)
A week of Easter preparation begins on
Palm Sunday where olive branches are blessed
across the Island, followed that week by daily,
flamboyant processions
in
Palma
and villages across the island.
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26 April – 4 May
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25th International Boat Show at
Palma
, unmissable event for yachting enthusiasts.
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July
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Fiestas
of Virgen del Carmen – processions of boats in
the
Islands
ports including Puerto Pollensa
including the ceremony of carrying “Our
Lady” through the streets
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1-2 August
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Moors
and Christians
- This is the most popular event that is
celebrated across the island with the grandest
display in Pollensa and Soller
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August
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The
Cavallet Fiesta of Felanitx – Religious
celebration including children dancing around
the town on papier-mâché hobby horses
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MENORCA
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23-24 June
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Ciutadella -
Traditional Equestrian event displaying
skilled horsemanship.
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24- 26 July
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Es Castell – Fiesta de Sant Jaume – a
Must if you are in the area!
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Last Weekend July
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Migjorn Gran – Festes de Sant Cristofol –
Horses and Knights take to the streets.
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18 – 19 July
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Mercadal – Medieval fiesta featuring
braided horses and riders decked out in full
dress.
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1 – 15 August
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Alaior – Festes de Sant Llorenc – Horses
are at the centre of what is renowned for being
one of the largest fiestas on the island.
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25 – 26 July
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Fornells – Festes Sant Jaume – Art
exhibition and street parades.
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End August
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San Luis – Festes de Sant Luis – Equine
spectactular
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23 - 24 August
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Ferreries – Festes de Sant Bartomeu –
Celebration includes the handing over of the
Sant Bartomeu flag and the sound of pipes start
the sharing out of candles.
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7 – 9 September
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Mahon – Fiestaas de Gracia – The city
centre decks itself out in full regalia to
celebrate its patron saint’s day in honor of
Mare de Deu de Gracia
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17 –19 September
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Cala’n Porter – Local Fiesta with stalls
for children and finishing with firework
display.
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OTHER
FAMOUS SPANISH FIESTAS/EVENTS
8-10/5
Spanish Grand Prix -
Barcelona
6-14/7
Pamplona
– Running of the Bulls
21- 23/8 Spanish
Grand Prix -
Valencia
26/8
Bunol Tomato Festival –
Provence
of
Valencia
View our range of
discounted Villa Holidays
OTHER
NEWS!
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