In the north of sunny Majorca, numerous festivals are celebrated throughout the year, in summer some of the very best loved fiestas take place. Are you looking for a property to buy in Mallorca? Then for expert advice and a first-class service get in touch with the local real estate agent team at Engel & Völkers Mallorca North. And if you are on the island during the summer months check out the incredible festivities in and around Pollensa and Alcudia.
If you are searching for a privileged lifestyle somewhere sunny, the north of Mallorca should be among your top locations for buying a property, be it a villa, country house or a super apartment. You will soon feel at home mingling with the locals at one of the many public festivities. In the Port of Pollensa the Sant Pere (16/6) and Mare de Déu del Carme festivals, celebrating the patron saint of fishermen and the patron of the local parish church. In Alcudia the festivities of Sant Jaume, patron saint of Spain (15-25/7) and Sant Pere (22-2/7). In Pollensa is the PATRONA from the 26-2/8 in celebration of the Mare de Deu dels Angels patron saint of Pollensa and throughout August the superb International Classical Music Festival. Find out more in our blog and discover the great properties for sale in the area at the moment.
These traditional/ religious festivals are very important to the Majorcan community and are celebrated mostly over several days. Real estate agent Engel & Völkers point out that new homeowners should get involved in the various fiestas not only will they have a great time, they will also learn a bit more about life in Mallorca. Amongst the loveliest fiestas is the Mare de Déu del Carme on the 16th of July and celebrated in most coastal towns, including Puerto Pollensa, where the highlight is the procession of local boats that are colourfully decorated, around the beautiful bay of Pollensa and accompanied by the village band. These festivities continue on through a week filled with concerts, attractions, dancing, etc. and ending with a fantastic firework display at the beach.
The festival of Sant Jaume in Alcudia is also filled with concerts, folk dancing, street performances, water sport activities and open-air dinners, etc. The programme also includes a Roman Festival, in tribute to Alcudia’s Roman roots. A must do after buying a villa or house in the north, is the incredible week long ‘La Patrona’ festival in Pollensa, if you want to have a very special experience and delve even deeper into the island's traditions. It is one of the best-known festivals on the Balearic Island and is celebrated on 2 August, the saint’s day of the Mare de Deu dels Angels. The highlight of this festival is a massive mock battle between the Moors and the Christians, which is performed along a set route on the streets of the town and ending in a grand battle on the outskirts near La Font (not for little children!). Fire risk permitting these festivities end with a brilliant firework display. Again, the week leading up to the finale is filled with traditional dancing, concerts, exhibitions, craft markets, street performers and other outdoor events.
For lovers of classical music, Engel & Völkers real estate agents highly recommend the distinguished International Classical Music Festival of Pollensa, held throughout August in the beautiful cloisters of Santo Domingo. Enjoy 7 concerts of international standing that include exceptional orchestras, soloists, choirs and opera singers. On the penultimate day of the festival, for example, the National Orchestra of Spain, conducted by David Afkham, will perform. Be inspired on all levels and discover a whole new quality of life – buying property in this wonderful corner of the island is a good move.
If you want to experience the Mare de Déu del Carme festival, Sant Jaume or La Patrona be sure to make it up close and personal - settle in the north of Mallorca; Pollensa and Alcúdia are ideal places to own a property. Take a look at this country villa for sale near Pollensa, with extraordinary views that include real views of the sea. This house has personality and a wonderful individual style, the layout includes a welcoming living room opening to a beautiful terrace, an office/ dining room, kitchen, staff quarters plus four double bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms. In the fantastic gardens is a huge 90 m² pool with a sun terrace.
Another absolute delight and in complete contrast to the previous property, this villa for sale in Puerto Alcúdia is thoroughly modern, with floor to ceiling glass at the front, an open-plan living-dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, three double bedrooms, a dressing room and a covered terrace with an infinity pool.
If you would like to buy one of the properties featured in this blog or you have seen another property that interests you, let our real estate team give you the right advice. And remember to put the traditional festivals in the north of Mallorca in your diary!
