The 65th Festival de Pollença reached another high point this week as the internationally acclaimed Quartet Ébène performed an evening dedicated entirely to Beethoven at the Claustre de Santo Domingo. The French string quartet, considered one of the leading ensembles in the world, performed to a strong audience in the historic setting, delivering a
Hundreds of people gathered at La Victòria on 1 and 2 July for one of Alcúdia’s most cherished annual celebrations. The Revetla and Festivitat de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria once again brought together generations of residents for two days of tradition, music, religious celebrations and community activities around the Ermita de
Easter (Semana Santa), held from late March to early April 2026, brought a mix of deep-rooted religious tradition, community events, and strong tourism activity across the north of Mallorca. Across the region, towns marked the week with processions, church ceremonies, music, and local gatherings, culminating in vibrant Easter Sunday celebrations Pollenca KEY HIGHLIGHTS: El Davallament
Today, Alcúdia has returned to experience with intensity and emotion one of the most unique events of the Easter calendar: the traditional Procession of the Three Little Boats, celebrated in front of the Town Hall and framed within the acts of Easter Sunday. The mayor, Josefina Linares, accompanied by the councilors of the town hall,
The Alcúdia Town Council has inaugurated the new cultural space at the Bastion of Sant Ferran, with the presence of the mayor, Fina Linares, and the Councillor for Culture and Festivities, Àngela Amer. The launch of this space marks a new chapter for the bastion, which regains prominence as a stage for the town’s cultural
The “Poetry Walk”, held within the framework of the Diada de Mallorca celebrations, was dedicated to Miquel Costa i Llobera for the 150 year-anniversary of the poem, “ El Pi de Formentor” Those who joined the walk (spaces were reserved log in advance) were able to enjoy a tour of all the corners of Formentor
President of the Consell de Mallorca visits the historical Lluc Archives The island institution has stated its commitment to the preservation of this important piece of the island’s cultural heritage and has doubled the budget allocated for its digitalization, which has gone from €35,000 to €70,000. The President of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés,
President Galmés conveys to the Mayor of Palma the Consell’s support for the city’s candidacy as European Capital of Culture in 2031 Galmés asserts that “this candidacy is a unique opportunity to show the world the potential of Palma and Mallorca.” The president of the Consell de Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, has conveyed to the mayor
With just under 24 hours remaining, parish priest Francisco Vicens appeared on local Radio Pollença this afternoon to present the final details of the descent of the Virgin of the Puig. He is thrilled with the large number of people who have collaborated and participated in making it all possible. And it feels as though
The Council of Pollensa and the Rotger Villalonga Foundation held a press conference this week to present the programme of activities to celebrate the 150th and 125th anniversary of the poems “Lo Pi de Formentor” and “La Leavea del Greek Genius”, respectively, by the Pollensa poet Miquel Costa i Llobera. The activities are an initiative promoted
Archaeologists give the green light to the Consell de Mallorca to build the Mallorca Archaeology Centre in the Tanca de Can Domènech in Alcudia. Since last September a group of researchers have been working on a preventive excavation on the site to check there were no archaeological remains. Given the proximity to the Pollentia site,
While we get busy decorating our homes with a Christmas tree and some garlands, a more traditional custom here is a nativity scene, they are one of the main features of a local Christmas. Known as Betlems (as in Bethlehem), these scenes are set up in public and private spaces across Spain. You will find
Christmas in Mallorca is full of local authentic tradition. One prime example is on Christmas Eve, when the Sibyl·la is sung to warn of the Last Judgement. It is an ancient prophecy—in the form of song—of the coming of the Son of God. Thanks to the popularity and authenticity of the whole ensemble, the Sibyl·la
The paper jewels that decorate churches and now more and more homes during Christmas in Mallorca, the Neules, have become an “Intangible Cultural Asset” this week and will therefore be protected forever. The advisory board for Cultural Heritage of the Consell has approved the declaration and from now on, “the regulations governing their dissemination, disclosure,
The Consell de Mallorca and the Association of Teixidors of Mallorca met this week to formalise the application for the label: Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) “Tela de llengües de Mallorca”. This registration marks the beginning of the European recognition process for one of the most emblematic products of the cultural and artisan heritage of Mallorca,
The Consell de Mallorca is carrying out archaeological studies in Sa Tanca de Can Domènech, the site next door to the Roman town of Pollentia, in Alcudia during September and October. The dig will verify that there are no remains of the Roman city in the building site. The Consell de Mallorca is working to
