Markets and Fairs
Weekly markets in Mallorca: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Festivals and folk in October, November and December in Majorca.
Read more: A guide to festivals and folk traditions october-december
The Moors and Christians Festival in Sóller, to the north east of the island, commemorates the great feat of 1561, when the local population beat off an attack by Turkish and Algerian pirates. Known as Es Firó, the holiday is celebrated on the Monday following the second Sunday in May and is one of the most deeply-rooted of the local calendar.
Read more: The Sóller Moors and Christians Festival, one of the most authentic in Mallorca
In the summertime, Mallorca plays host to an array of music festivals which take place within the incomparable setting of its countryside. The festival route begins in the Tramuntana Sierra.
Read more: Music Festivals: the classics of the Mallorcan summer
Markets, fairs and festivals in Mallorca in August and September.
The Horse Riding Association revives Menorcan tradition
The Ses Salines Horse Riding Association has celebrated the Horse Festival for some twelve years. The event pays homage to the Menorcan “Jaleo”, the traditional equestrian parade that colours Saints Day celebrations in the towns of our neighbouring island.
Read more: Ses Salines Horse Festival, the Mallorcan “Jaleo”
