Sant Antoni

Sant Antoni , tradition of Pollensa "Pujada del Pi", climb of the pine.

San Antoni, celebrations all over Mallorca to celebrate one of the most popular saints.

Blessings, torrades, ximbombas, fireworks and climbing a 22-metre tree are all things you may witness in Pollensa during the week of Sant Antoni.

The night of the 16th January, before the more formal Sant Antoni blessings on the 17th, is usually in Pollensa time to show off how good a party they can throw.

The Sant Antoni festival is also, where the Mallorcan percussion instrument, the ximbomba, comes into its own. Singers in Pollensa took to the stage to sing the traditional “gloses” before everyone started grilling food on the bonfires.

A more unusual tradition for Sant Antoni in Pollensa is the ‘pujada del pi’, climb of the pine. The tradition is carried out in Pollensa where on the 10th January Pollencins go to Ternelles to cut down a tree. On the 17th It is then dragged through the streets before reaching the main square and being rubbed in soap. It is then hoisted into position and stands high above the church.

Once in place, it is up to brave Pollensin to scrabble up and attempt to climb the tree.

Head down to Pollensa on Sant Antoni and enjoy the fiesta!