Mallorca in July 2011 – Four reasons to visit

If a lively, buzzing and action-packed holiday is what you’re after, then Mallorca in July 2011 has to be a contender.

Not only is the island’s vibrant restaurant, bar and nightclub scene in full swing in July, but a series of festivals also take place, making visitors of the island literally spoilt for choice of things to do and places to go.

Here is just a snippet of the festivals occurring in Mallorca this July.

Sa Mostra International Folklore Festival, Soller 19 July – 24 July 2011

Since its inception in 1980, the Sa Mostra Folklore Festival has been uniting folklore groups from around the world. Founded by the ‘Aires Sollerics’, a local group committed to the commercialisation and decimation of traditional folklore dances, the International Folklore festival of Soller has grown in popularity and prestige, and is one of the most internationally-recognised festivals of this genre in Spain, Europe and beyond.

The week-long event sees many public group and individual performances put on, with many sessions dedicated to promoting cultural interchange between different groups and cultures.

To participate in this unique and cultural event, make sure you are in the picturesque harbour town of Soller from July 19 until July 24.

Sant Jaume Night fair, Manacor 23 July 2011

Night fairs, with their pretty lights dazzling the night sky and sweet smelling aromas wafting down the streets, never fail to create a magical and exciting atmosphere. And this is most definitely the case with the Sant Jaume Night Fair, taking place on 23 July 2011 in the town of Manacor. Not only will the fair be brimming with stalls selling interesting and quirky items but it will heavily feature arts and crafts of the local area, with various art and craft activities and classes put on.

The town of Manacor is famous for its markets, having one of the busiest street markets on the island. But it is the Sant Jaume Night Fair, held in July, that is particularly mesmerising, captivating and wonderful.

Dia de Virgen de Carmen 15 July – 16 July 2011

The Dia de Virgen de Carmen is held all over the Balearic Islands, and is an exceptionally vivid and lively religious celebration. Practically every town and village on Mallorca has some kind of celebration the mark the event, with the bigger towns putting on colourful parades and many families having a feast in celebration of the patron saint of sailors.

Passejada dies Bou I Carro Triunfal 27 July – 28 July 2011

Held in the town of Valldemossa, the Passejada dies Bou I Carro Triunfal is a huge celebration, which sees a unique procession of carts roll through the town, followed by a convoy of bulls. If you are in Mallorca this July then make sure a trip to the Passejada dies Bou I Carro Triunful in Valldemossa is on your itinerary.

And another reason to visit would be the very special 5 bedroom villa in Mallorca, ‘En Rafal Nou’ pictured above.