3 Festivals in Mallorca in October 2012
Like much of Spain, the Balearic island of Mallorca is celebrated for its wild, wacky and way out festivals. In fact there is rarely a week, let alone a month, on Mallorca when some kind of jubilant buffoonery is not taking place.
With the summer tourist season distinctly over, one would think that the month of October would be a quieter time on Mallorca. Whilst the crowds of tourists may have been considerably diluted, this does not stop the Mallorcan’s insatiable thirst to celebrate and party to be ended.
On the contrary, this charismatic Spanish island is home to several festivals throughout October and if you are lucky enough to be heading off to Mallorca this autumn, take a look at three fondly traditional yet highly atmospheric festivals being held on Mallorca throughout October 2012.
Dia de la Hispanidad
October 12 2012
The 12th October is a national public holiday in Spain to commemorate Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the New World. To mark this prominent historical date in Spanish history, Mallorca celebrates in style with parades, fireworks, eating, dancing and merriment occurring in many of the larger cities and towns throughout the island.
Festa de Virgin
October 21 2012
The Festa de Virgin takes place in the town of Palma, when locals and visitors alike cannot fail to be wrapped up in the many cake eating activities, singing, dancing and general buffoonery.
Festa dies Bufitfarro
The third Sunday in October
Taking place in vibrant town of Sant Joan, Mallorca’s third biggest town, is the Festa dies Butifarro. This particularly colourful and loud festival continues the theme of eating from the Festa de Virgin and its fetish for cakes, but on this occasion the cakes are exchanged for sausages – in very large quantities!
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