Balearic Day Fiesta.
On March 1 each year, there is a public holiday ‘Balearic Islands’ Day which commemorates the granting of autonomous government status to the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera) in 1983.
Celebrations take place across the four islands but, as the largest of the Balearic Islands, Balearic Day in Mallorca and particularly in Palma hosts the majority of the events and attracts very large crowds.
The biggest event takes place along Palma’s imposing city wall at Es Baluard which plays host to a Medieval artisan market selling a wide array of food and products made on the islands as well as demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts.
Saunter along the stalls which are laid out in front historic Balearic government buildings, Consolat de Mar, (open to the public on this one day of the year), the Medieval mercantile exchange at Sa Llotja, and all the to the Parc de Mar beneath Palma’s majestic Cathedral, La Seu.
Flags are flying, jugglers are hard at work and stallholders are dressed in Medieval costumes. To the sound of folk music you may see a dancing giant or traditional Mallorcan demons with fireworks.
Parc de sa Feixina plays host to a food market offering tantalising regional food delights from all areas of Spain. Savour a selection of tapas for a few euros or, if you are looking for something more substantial, the huge BBQs serve various cuts of meat, grilled to perfection. Delicious!
On the outskirts of Palma, the fairground is open for business, whilst schools and places of work are closed.
Across the islands there are concerts featuring traditional and modern music, Medieval town markets and in many of the smaller towns and villages communal feasts.
Exhibitions showcase art and traditional products inspired by the islands’ traditions but, above all, it’s about fiesta, partying with friends and family with good food, music and wine.
So if you arrive in the middle of a street party, don´t be surprised. Just join in !
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