We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Living Pollensa wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Buon NataleFeliz NavidadMerry ChristmasBon NadalFröhliche WeinachtenJoyeux NöelGod Jul
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Christmas in Mallorca

Christmas in Mallorca - MajorcaChristmas in Mallorca (Majorca) is celebrated in the traditional spanish style, combining the strong Mallorcan culture with the deep rooted Catholic tradition. There are many things to do in Mallorca during.In the early December, Palma de Mallorca streets become illuminated by the Christmas lights which in someway is the start point for the Christmas period.As soon as they are switched on, the city starts with its traditional Christmas Markets like the one at the Plaza Mayor or the one at the Plaza de España .On the 24th of December, Christmas Eve, everyone will be at home until late night, enjoying the night with its family. After that, many will go...
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Pollensa Fair

11 Nov Fair of Pollensa , Art and Crafts fair.The fair start, and the one in Pollensa is traditionally one of the biggest and most popular one of the island.  A fair with history and charm; The fair of Pollensa is one the biggest and most famous fairs of the whole island. It’s also one the oldest and most traditional ones, the first documented date registered is 1784, but from other sources we know that it started much earlier. Traditionally the fair is celebrated on the Sunday, but the market and event take place from the Saturday to the Monday.  In 1984 the Artisan Fair was incorporated to make the fair even more attractive, is celebrated in the Claustro of Santo Domingo and ...
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Moors and Christians Pollensa

On 2nd August, the Mare de Déu dels Àngels Day is the day of Pollença’s Patroness Saint, the major festival of the municipality par excellence Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among the civic acts the traditional “Alborada” (a musical piece that is played from 5.00 am through the streets) stands out, created by Nicolás de Castro and first performed in 1882. The Cossiers Dance has become one of the most outstanding acts in the festival since 1981moment in which they were recovered after 71 years of its disappearance and were incorporated to this festival, although before they were danced in Saint Peter...
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A trip to Pollensa, Mallorca, the perfect Christmas gift!

A trip to Pollensa, Mallorca, the perfect Christmas gift!Christmas is all but upon us. A time for traditions, celebration, gifts and, above all, joy. Come and spend Christmas in Majorca and discover how we celebrate here, living cribs, family dinners, Three Kings’ parades, New Year’s grapes.. At this time of year, all the streets and shops here are decorated with coloured lights and Christmas trees and the city are filled with bustle and happiness. Would you like to know which celebrations are not to be missed, and everything that you can do? Take note. Dates not to be missed The first special date is 22 December with the draw for the Christmas Lottery - almost everyone in M...
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Battle between Moors and Christians

Until August 2 in Pollença there will be the festivities in honour of their patron saint, a civic-religious celebration that dates from the first years of the Catalan conquest.The central event of the festivities is the Mock Battle between Moors and Christians, to commemorate the battle by the people of Pollença against 1,500 Moors led by the pirate Dragut, that took place on May 30 in 1550. Pollença received on that day the most important pirate attack they had ever experienced. The battle was won thanks to the help from Joan Mas, who went out in the main street, warned everyone of the danger and ran heroically into battle against his adversaries. The mock battle was incorporat...
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