Revelta i Beneides de Sant Antoni Abat

16 - 17 January

A colourful traditional festival, this is one of the best times to see the locals dress in traditional costumes and join them in singings, dancing and feasting around bonfires set up about the town.

Festa de Sant Sebastia

20 January

A charmingly unique festival, the day is marked by a procession of dancers on wooden horses.

Princess Sofia Trophy

15 - 21 March

Based off Palma, yachts sail in from around the world for one of the biggest regattas in the Balearics.

Semana Santa (Holy Week)

16 - 23 March

“Holy Week” or more commonly known as Semana Santa in this part of the world is one of the biggest religious festival in Spain.

Feast of St Francis

2 April

A popular saint throughout the islands, his feast day is widely celebrated with a variety of traditional observances.

Feast of St Jordi

23 April

Another popular saint and patron saint for many towns in the islands, his feast day is also widely celebrated.

Romeria de Sant Marcal

30 June

This summer fair, which is held in a number of towns around the island, draws out crowds of merrymakers and families.

Dia de Virgen de Carmen

16 July

A major festival throughout the islands, this event celebrates the patron saint of sailors and fishermen.

Copa del Rey

First week in August

Based out of Palma, this is the most prestigious (and hence most popular) regatta in the Balearics, as it is under the patronage of King Juan Carlos.

Calvia Marathon

December (tba)

Runner's of this marathon will be able to go through some of the island's more famous resort during the marathon.

Noche Buena

24 December

Taking place throughout the island, Christmas Eve is celebrated with enthusiasm by the inhabitants.