ALCUDIA CHRISTMAS-NEW-YEAR-THREE KINGS 2013/2014

Thursday, 19 December: 7pm, Christmas Concert by students of the Alcúdia School of Music at the Auditorium. Entrance with invitation.

Saturday, 21 December: From 7pm, Christmas Carols by the Alcúdia Choir.

Sunday, 22 December: 6pm. Mallorcaclown presents "Un Nadal de Pallassos". Auditorium, 4 euros.

Christmas Eve: 7pm, Sibil-la and Angel chants, Puerto Alcúdia church and then at 10.30pm in Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia

Christmas Day: 12 midday, Mass at Sant Jaume church. 7.30pm. Eucharist.

Boxing Day: 12 midday, Mass and at 1pm, arrival of town hall representatives, the singing of the Mallorca hymn with accompaniment by the Alcúdia Music Band.

Saturday, 28 December: 6pm, "La Ventafocs", musical spectacular for all the family. Auditorium, 10 euros (or 8 euros in advance).

New Year's Eve: 5pm, 2.5 kilometre race, followed at 5.30pm by the 7.5 kilometre race. From the market square. And at twenty to midnight, gather to hear the bells at the town hall and to celebrate New Year in the Plaça Constitució with the groups Val Nou and Da-Li Gas.

New Year's Day: 12 midday, Mass at Sant Jaume and Eucharist at 7.30pm.

Friday, 3 January: 5.30pm, Arrival of the pages with horses in the port and then shower of sweets. Paseo Marítimo, and then the pages arrive at the town hall at 6.30pm.

Saturday, 4 January: 6pm, New Year concert by Suite Ensemble. Auditorium, 8 euros.

Sunday, 5 January: 6.15pm, Arrival of the Kings at the old pier, followed by the parade to the church and then parade to the old town, arriving at 7.30pm. 8pm, the Kings appear on the town hall balcony and at 8.15pm, hand out the presents.

Monday, 6 January: 12 midday, Mass at Sant Jaume and then Eucharist at 7.30pm. At 8.30pm, Concert for the Kings with the Alcúdia Choir and Music Band at the Auditorium. Entrance by invitation.

SA POBLA AUTUMN FAIR - 2013

The fair is on 23-24 November but there is a gastronomy week starting from 15 November and also events for pipers and the lute/guitar fair the weekend of 16-17 November.

Friday, 15 November - Sunday, 24 November: Gastronomy week in Sa Pobla

Saturday, 16 November:
16:30: Meeting of giants at the Graduate School followed by procession, dance by the Sa Pobla giants in front of the town hall with accompaniment by the municipal band.
18:30: Meeting of pipers and lute/guitar fair.
21:00: Concert by pipers from Sant Llorenç and the Basque Country. Parish church.

Sunday, 17 November:
09:00: Meeting of pipers in the Plaça Major.
10:00: Procession by pipers from the Plaça Major.
10:30: Act of recognition for the pipers Germans Aloy "Llargos". Town hall.
19:00: Petit in concert. At Sa Congregació. Price, 8 euros.

Thursday, 21 November:
20:15: Organ recital by Pere Aguiló at the parish church.
Friday, 22 November:
21:00: Wine tasting. At Can Quic. Tickets, 25 euros.

Saturday, 23 November:
17:30: Opening of exhibition 135 years of the arrival of the train in Sa Pobla. At the town hall, followed by official opening of the fair.
17:30 and on Sunday:
The fair - various Sa Pobla associations (Placeta Església), attractions (Plaça Mercat), farming machinery (C. Mister Green), animals (Placeta del Tren), military and fire service exhibition (in front of Bar sa Placeta).
18:00: Folk dance with Marjal en Festa and Sarau Alcudienc. Can Cirera Prim.
20:00: TIU in concert. Sa Congregació. Prices, 12 euros or nine euros in advance (reduced prices for children).
20:00: Exhibition of jewellery at Arno Rayó Perruquers, C. Asalto.

Sunday, 24 November:
10:30: Pets and puppy party by the Clinica Espai Veterinari.
11:30: Horse show. At the old train station.
12:00: Folk dance. By the town hall.
20:15: Concert by the Sa Pobla Choir and municipal band.

POLLENSA AUTUMN FAIR - 2013

Thursday, 7 November:
20:00: Opening of an exhibition in honour of the artist Joan Vives Campomar. Club Pollença.

Friday, 8 November:
18:00: Opening of the craft fair. Sant Domingo Cloister.

Saturday, 9 November:
10:00-13:00: Open day at the Pollensa Museum.
10:30: Exhibition of historic military vehicles. In the Calle Menéndez y Pelayo.
17:00: Opening of the day centre plus performances by the Orats pipers and Aires de la Cala.
17:00-20:00: Promotion of street rugby. The Calle Reina Maria Cristina.
19:00: Farmers' co-operative. Plaça Vella.
20:00: Street procession with the Pollensa band of drums and cornets.
20:00: Concert by the Pollensa band of music. Montision church.
20:30: Fashion parade featuring designers from Mallorca. Plus music from Cesar Barco. At the Roser church.

Sunday, 10 November:
10:00: Farmers' co-operative. Plaça Vella.
10:30: National dog championship. Calle Philip Newman.
9:30-14:00 / 16:30-18:00: Exhibition of trial bikes. Calle Jaume I.
10:00-19:00: Demonstration of falconry. Plaça Seglars.
10:00: Workshop for hunting with a sling. Calle Cecilio Metelo.
10:00: Exhibition of motorbikes. Via Pollentia gardens.
10:30: Arrival of dignitaries at the Via Pollentia gardens with the Orats pipers and the Aires de la Cala singers.
11:00-20:00: Western trials at Can Escarrinxo.
11:00: Exhibition and demonstration by Mallorcan fire service. Via Pollentia.
18:00: Folk dance with Racó de Tramuntana and Ballugall. Calle Marqués Desbrull.

Craft fair opening hours:
Friday: 18:00-21:00
Saturday: 10:00-14:30 / 16:00-22:00
Sunday: 10:00-21:00
Monday: 10:00-14:00

Street fair opening hours:
Saturday: 10:00-22:00
Sunday: 10:00-21:00
Monday: 10:00-14:00

MURO AUTUMN FAIR - 2013

Friday, 8 November:
18:00: Storytelling with Teatrèmol. "The tour of the circus of the moon". Municipal library.
21:00: Wine-tasting and cheese sampling. Features various bodegas as well as performance by vocalist Marta Domingo and pianist Jeroni Alenyar. In the Convent Cloister.
23:30: Tapas and pinxos and party with DJ Sebastià Serrano in the Fregidura Can Bernat and Bat Piroska (in the Plaça Sant Martí).

Saturday, 9 November:
10:30: Lanterns workshop (lanterns made from pumpkins). Plaça dels Abeuradors.
17:00: Children's party with Cucorba. Plaça Major.
18:00: Procession of the lanterns and prize for the best lantern. From Plaça Comte d'Empúries and back.
18:30-19:30: Fire-run and more prize-giving for lanterns.
20:00: Street procession from the town hall with the Unió Artística Murera band.
20:30: Muro cuisine evening (pumpkin specialities) featuring different bars and restaurants and jazz performance in the Convent Cloister by Cacho Petrello.

Sunday, 10 November:
10:30: Trial bike championship. Municipal sports centre.
10:00-14:00: Open day at the Muro museum.
11:00-13:00: "You too can be part of our culture". Painting and writing. Plaça Sant Martí and Placeta de la Constitució.
11:00: Street procession with the Muro giants and the Muro pipers Es Reguinyol.
11:15: Procession with Carabassamba ("carabassa" is pumpkin).
11:30: Dignitaries take a tour of the fair:
Plaça Major - fruit, vegetables, plants, nougats, toys and attractions
In front of the town hall - stands for associations of the town
Plaça dels Abeuradors - Mallorcan produce
The streets Bisbe Alberti, Miquel Tortell and Martorell - traditional stalls for the fair.
12:30: Pumpkin contest.
13:00: "Do you want to be a demon for Sant Antoni?" Town hall.
16:30: Concert by the Unió Artística Murera band. By the church.
17:00-17:30: "You too can be part of our culture". Music.
18:30: Folk dance with Revetla Algebelí. By the church.

ALCUDIA FAIR - 2013

Thursday, 3 October:
20:00: Presentation of the book by Manuel Espinosa dedicated to one hundred years of electricity in Alcúdia plus showing of a documentary and opening of an exhibition celebrating this anniversary. In the Can Ramis building in the market square.

Friday, 4 October:
13:00: Live broadcast by Alcúdia Radio 94.7FM. From the Porta del Moll.
18:00: Street procession with pipers and Alcúdia giants from the town hall.
18:00: Opening of the fair and of marquee for memories of 25 years of the fair (being celebrated this year). Passeig de Pere Ventayol.

The fair -
Crafts in Passeig de Pere Ventayol
Puerto Alcúdia autumn embroidery at the Foundation Torrens
Businesses on the Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria
Mediaeval on the Camí de Ronda (from the primary school and onto the walls walk).

18:30: Live broadcast by Alcúdia Radio.

19:30: Exhibitions in Can Torró -
"Comics": young artists
Autumn embroidery
Sculptures by Biel Coves.

20:00: Exhibition in Can Fondo -
Paintings by Andrea Maria Reiser.
Exhibition at the Porta del Moll -
Sculptures by Ramon Diaz
Exhibition at the Porta del Moll garden -
"Alcúdia in an envelope" by Pep Toni Fernàndez and Carles Campomar.

20:30: Home-cooking show (benefit for parents with children who suffer from cancer). Five euros per dish. Two euros for leaflet.
21:30: Night of magic in the Plaça de Carles V.

Saturday, 5 October:
10:00-22:00: The fair -
As Friday, plus
Farm machinery on the Avinguda dels Prínceps d'Espanya
From 11:00 -
Stands for the army, Alcúdia Civil Protection, Alcúdia beach rescue, fire service, local police, Guardia Civil. On the Avinguda dels Prínceps d'Espanya.

10:00: Come and see new books for autumn at the Can Torró library.
10:00-13:00: Alcúdia Radio broadcast.
11:00-13:00: First Alcúdia Fair drawing competition. On the Calle Hostal.
11:00-13:30: Musical and comedy performances at the mediaeval market on the Camí de Ronda.

16:30: Traditional children's party with the "big heads" S'Estol del Rei en Jaume accompanied by pipers. From the town hall.
17:00-20:00: Alcúdia Radio broadcast.
18:00-20:30: Musical and comedy performances at the mediaeval market on the Camí de Ronda.
19:00: Animals zone opens - includes horses and bulls. Plus exhibitions of old carriages and of falconry. At the Campet de ses Ànimes.
20:30: Parade of carriages and horse races. Campet de ses Ànimes.
23:00: Party with the groups Val Nou and Torrofort. Plaça de Carles V.

Sunday, 6 October:
09:00-22:00: The fair and animals zone -
As Saturday.
09:00: National competition for dogs and bull show.
10:00-14:00: Alcúdia Radio broadcast.
10:00: Arrival of dignitaries accompanied by pipers.
10:00: Exhibition of old motor bikes. Passeig de Pere Ventayol. Exhibition of custom cars on the Calle Pollentia.
10:30: Sampling of Bellota ham (benefit for breast cancer charity Un Lazo en Movimiento). Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
10:30: Exhibition of trial bikes. Avinguda dels Prínceps d'Espanya.
10:30-13:30: Horse show including Western rodeo. Falconry show.
11:00-13:30: Musical and comedy performances at the mediaeval market on the Camí de Ronda.
17:00: Bullfight.
17:00: Trial bikes and falconry exhibitions and shows (as above).
18:00-20:30: Musical and comedy performances at the mediaeval market on the Camí de Ronda.
18:30: Ball de bot with Sarau Alcudienc, Cofre Antic and Xaloc Música. Plaça de Carles V.

ALCUDIA - Tourist Day 2013

Here's the poster announcing events for this year's Tourist Day in Puerto Alcúdia on Thursday, 29 August. Sports events on the beach at Ciudad Blanca in the morning. From 7pm in the evening on the Paseo Marítimo in the port there will be a flea market, stuff for kids, magic show and music.

SANTA MARGALIDA - La Beata Fiestas 2013

Thursday, 22 August:
19:30: Fashion parade. Plaça de la Vila.
21:30: Painting of fans (for children). At the Elionor Bosch school.

Friday, 23 August:
19:30: Inauguration of exhibition by the workshop of art therapy. At the Joan Mascaró i Fornés Cultural Centre.
20:30: Inauguration of sculpture exhibition. Cafeteria Sa Caseta.
22:00: Prayer/oration for the fiestas followed by entertainment by Michele McCain. In front of the Casa de la Vila.

Saturday, 24 August:
15:00: Harvest festival. Gathering in the Plaça de la Vila before leaving for the finca s'Hort d'en Degollat. Pipers and whistlers and plates of "sopa" (two euros) plus folk music from Los Angeles, Puça, Butxe and Nsanisen. Later, DJs in the Es Colomer pub - Paskualé, Butxe, Svenson and Dirty Apetite.
21:00: Evening for Sant Bartomeu; performance by Pau i Sebastià. Plaça de la Vila.

Sunday, 25 August:
20:00: Exhibitions of decorated jars and of posters and photographs for La Beata. 20:30: Showing of documentary about Son Real.
21:15: Performance by the Santa Margalida choir followed by wine tasting.

Monday, 26 August:
17:00: Water games for children plus foam party. Plaça de la Vila.
19:30: Workshop for infant massage (to two years old). Joan Mascaró i Fornés Cultural Centre.
21:30: "Trivial" quiz. Plaça de la Vila.

Tuesday, 27 August:
18:00: Children's chess tournament.
20:00: Showing of documentary about La Beata.
21:00: Night of music, poetry and wine. Prices 6 euros or 10 euros (with supper). Cultural Centre terrace.
21:30: Treasure hunt. (Fourteen years of age and older.) Plaça de l'Església.

Wednesday, 28 August:
19:00: Competition and parade of t-shirts for La Beata. Auditorium.
19:30: Show for the end of the course at the summer school. Batucadas and processions. At the Elionor Bosch school.
21:30: Spinning, TRX and pilates. Plaça de la Vila.

Thursday, 29 August:
20:00: Padel tournament.
21:30: Playback contest.

Friday, 30 August:
18:00: Mobylette party. Carretera Artà.
19:00: Children's party with the group Teatre Neo Rural.
20:00: Ringing of bells announcing the fiestas. Balconies and windows of the town are dressed, the town's "standard" and the La Beata flag are displayed.
21:30: Night of Mallorcan dance with the school of Ball de Bot and Aires Vileros.
23:30: Fire-run by the Hiachat demons from the church and ending in the Avenida Pouàs.
00:30: Rock and alternative music with the groups Boc, Aspencat and The Prussians followed by local DJs - Nsanisen, Butxe and Barnardo Plaza - in the Es Colomer pub.

Saturday, 31 August:
09:00: Cycling competition. From s'Abeurador.
18:00: Football tournament.
19:00: Gathering before (at 19:30) the offering of flowers with pipers and whistlers, the Santa Margalida music band and recorders. From the Casa de la Vila.
20:00: Mass at the parish church followed by procession with the image of Santa Catalina Tomàs. From the church square.
21:30: Supper. Prices 6 or 10 euros. Calle Hostal.
22:30: Entertainment with Duo JV and Orquesta Brooking, the groups Societat Anònima and Pirates Pirats and DJs Butxe and Puça. Then the party which translates as the "scalded cat fears cold water" through to dawn, featuring procession and band of music and the "standards" of the scalded cat.

Sunday, 1 September (La Beata):
08:00: Recorder players pass along the streets to wake up the town.
10:00: Departure of the demons and bell-ringing to wake up those who might still be sleeping.
11:00: Solemn mass plus the Santa Margalida choir, ball de bot and pipers and whistlers.
17:30: Parade of floats.
19:00: Street procession by bands of music and pipers.
21:00: The La Beata procession.
24:00: Party for La Beata night with Orquesta Champagne and La Siurell Big Band. Plaça de la Vila.

ALCUDIA JAZZ

Saturday, 31 August:
22:00: Virginia Labuat (Night and Day). Paseo Marítimo, Puerto Alcúdia Free.

Saturday, 7 September:
22:00: Cap Pela. Alcúdia Auditorium. 12 euros on the night, 10 euros in advance.

Saturday, 14 September:
22:00: Jaume Vilaseca Quartet and Ravi Chary. Alcúdia Auditorium. 18 euros on the night, 15 euros in advance.

Saturday, 21 September:
22:00: Silvia Pérez Cruz and Javier Colina. Alcúdia Auditorium. 22 euros on the night, 20 euros in advance.

Saturday, 28 September:
22:00: Joe Pisto and Ignasi Terraza Trio. Alcúdia Auditorium. 15 euros on the night, 18 euros in advance.

Subscription for all four paid concerts, 50 euros.

CALA SAN VICENTE FIESTAS 2013

Thursday, 15 August:
22:00: Concert by Turgut Reis, Juggernaut-417, Night Pilot on the Cala Molins esplanade.

Friday, 16 August:
18:00: Carnamar workshop for instruments made from recyclable materials, followed by musical route from the "mirador" at Cala Barques accompanied by the Pollensa band of cornets.
20:00: Opening of exhibition in honour of Llorenç Cerdà at the Grupotel Molins hotel (continues until 25 August).
20:30: Procession with giants and the big heads of Esbart de Sant Jordi and the Orats pipers from the mirador.
21:00: "Trempó and Jazz" evening with either the trio Jazz 'n Time or the Trio Jazz Pere Dalmau. Trempó (Mallorcan salad), bread, wine, water, melon and ice-cream. Five euros on the Calle Temporal. Tickets available from bars and shops in Cala San Vicente.

Saturday, 17 August:
22:00: Havanares Cuban sea folk songs evening. With D'Anada i Tornada, Gent d'es Pla and D'Arpellots Havanares Band.

Sunday, 18 August:
20:30: Country folk dance with Aires de la Cala and the Orats pipers. At the mirador at Cala Barques.
22:00: Concert and entertainment with the singer Martta, the humorist Agustín el Casta and the group Pop 4L. At Cala Molins.

CAN PICAFORT - Mare de Déu d'Agost Fiestas 2013

Friday, 2 August:
20:30: The warriors of the past return to Son Real. Spectacular that reconstructs the background to the warriors interred in the necropolis at Son Real. Price, 12 euros.

Saturday, 3 August:
18:00: Rampa H2O. For kids. Includes flyboard exhibition. Sports centre.
20:30: BodyART and DeepWORK. Holistic training. Plaça Cervantes.
21:45: Concert. Verdi with Jaume Grimalt (vocals) and Barbara Bibiloni (piano) followed by concert for song and piano (Margalida Jaume and Toni Literas, vocals, and Joan Sureda, piano). At the end of Calle Marina.

 
Sunday, 4 August:
09:30: Triathlon sprint.. Plaça Cervantes.
21:00: Prayer/oration for the fiestas plus performance by Santa Margalida's pipers and whistlers. Municipal offices.
23:00: Fire-run by demons and little demons de Hiachat de la Vila (Santa Margalida) and the Ka de Bou demons' gang from Pollensa. From the sports centre to Plaça Cervantes.

Monday, 5 August:
18:00: The soapy pole. Old pier.
19:30: Karate demonstration. Plaça Cervantes.

Tuesday, 6 August:
11:15: Day of road education for children. Plus police vehicles, street and other dance. Voramar primary school.

Wednesday, 7 August:
18:00: Mini tennis. Sports centre.
18:30: Benefit market. Plaça Cervantes.
19:00: Street dance exhibition followed by Zumba. Plaça Cervantes.
20:30: Watermelon eating contest. Plaça Cervantes.

Thursday, 8 August:
18:30: "Jewel" races. Plaça Cervantes.
20:00: Children's party with the group Cucorba. Plaça Cervantes.
21:30: Evening treasure hunt. Plaça Residencia.
22:30: Children's foam party. Plaça Cervantes.

Friday, 9 August:
18:00: Final of tennis tournament. Sports centre.
19:30: Painting exhibition: Marilen Coli Llabrés. Public library.
23:30: The Auba Night Party. Manu Sánchez, Oscar Mula and other DJs. In the square in front of the library.

Saturday, 10 August:
10:00: Open swim. From the old port.
12:00: Regatta. From the yacht club.
15:30: Cycling race. From the municipal building.
19:00: Evening ecology fair. Plaça Cervantes.
19:00: Meeting of Can Picafort batucada groups. Plaça Cervantes.
20:00: Football: Poblense (sa Pobla) v. Felanitx. Football stadium.

Sunday, 11 August:
09:30: Benefit walk to Son Serra de Marina. From Plaça Cervantes.
12:00: Regatta. From the yacht club.
19:00: Mediaeval party. Procession followed (at 20:00) by mediaeval games. Archery, horses plus pipers and whistlers as musical accompaniment. Plaça Cervantes.
21:00: Festival of bands of music. Parish church.

Monday, 12 August:
09:00: Workshop for sand sculptures. Beach at the end of Avenida Josep Trias.
20:00: Exhibition by Can Picafort's adult class and photography exhibition. Civic centre.
22:00: Open-air supper with Fabián León Parra ("Masterchef" finalist). Plaça Cervantes.

Tuesday, 13 August:
15:00: Aqua Enjoy sports party. Municipal swimming-pool.
22:00: Evening entertainment with performances by Yesterday and Dúo Arco Iris. Plaça Cervantes.

Wednesday, 14 August:
20:00: Fashion show (children's and adults' fashion). In attendance, the current Miss Balearics. Calle Feliciano Fuster.
22:30: Flower power party: Canpicafornia. Performances by Pelillos a la Mar, Sol Solet, Jesucristo, The Crew. Plaça Cervantes.

Thursday, 15 August (Mare de Déu d'Agost):
12:00: Traditional release of ducks (plastic/rubber ones) and swim to catch them and melons. By the Hotel Mar y Paz.
20:00: Mass. Plus the Santa Margalida choir, school of ball de bot folk dance and pipers and whistlers. Virgen de la Asunción church.
23:59: Fireworks and pyromusical spectacular. Plaça Cervantes.

POLLENSA - La Patrona Fiestas 2013

Wednesday, 24 July:
21:00: Concert by students of Marcela Iguanzo accompanied on piano by Pedro Aguiló. Town hall terrace.
21:00: All-star three-a-side basketball. Sports centre.

Friday, 26 July:
11:00: Choreography and musical exhibition from Campus Dance. Plaça Major.
14:00: Firing of rockets and ringing of bells. Followed by street procession with the Soldà bugle band. Plaça de Monti-sion.
20:00: Martial arts exhibition. Plaça Major.
20.30: Street procession with the band of drums and bugles.
21:00: Start of exhibition by new local artists. Club Pollença.
22:00: Oration for the fiestas and concert by the Pollensa band of music and then procession. Sant Domingo cloister.




Saturday, 27 July:
18:00: The first Patrona race. A course of 7,400 metres from the children's playground in C. Cecilio Metelo.
19:00: Giants gather in the Via Pollentia followed by procession.
19:30: Benefit party and supper with music and market. Joan March gardens.
19:45: Tournament between Madrid, Barcelona and Betis football fan clubs. Sports centre.
20:00: Puppets. For kids. "Les fades de la Bella Dorment". Plaça Vella.
20:30: Trial bikes evening, with musical accompaniment featuring the voice of Marian Oliver. C. de la Reina Maria Cristina.
21:30: Folk dance with Ballets de Catalunya and Racó de Tramuntana. Plaça Major.
22:00: Benefit concert Cap Pela. Sant Domingo cloister. Price, 10 euros.
22:30: Decibels Fesitval 2013. Ca'n Escarrintxo. 15 euros.

Sunday, 28 July:
09:30: Pollensa photography marathon. Plaça Major. Price, 5 euros.
18:30: Rugby tournament in the Via Pollentia.
19:00: Children's themed party. Plaça de ca les Monnares.
22:00: Revolver in concert with special guest, Jaume Anglada. Sant Domingo cloister. Price, 25 euros.
22:00: Ballroom dance with the Jaume Sureda Orquestra and Quartet Phoenix. Plaça Major.
22:00-02:00: Party with Pollensa DJs. Plaça de ca les Monnares.

Monday, 29 July:
19:00: Children's entertainment with the group Cucorba (followed by ice-creams). Plaça de ca les Monnares.
21:30: Farmers' dance with the Pollensa school of dance and Ballugall. Plaça Major.
22:00: Crisi elevada a 66. Theatre. Sant Domingo cloister. Price, 5 euros.
23:45: Party in the Ca la Gran Cristiana gardens with Toni Llobera and Balater. (The party's theme this year is spectacles, so go wearing glasses.)

Tuesday, 30 July:
10:00.19:00: Table games. Joan March gardens.
18:30: Children's Marxa Fresca (white party) with performance by Martta and the youngest local DJs. For children from 5 to 14. Plaça Vella.
22:00: Pollensa evening with Maria Magdalena Tomila and Felip Munar. Sant Domingo cloister.
22:00: Concert with Top Models Revisited, Paul Collins Beat and 3 Penics. Plaça Major.

Wednesday, 31 July:
19:30: XOP Parc. Foam and music party for children. Plaça de ca les Monnares.
21:30: Music, theatre, poetry for Patrona. Sant Domingo cloister. Price, one euro.
23:30: Marxa Fresca (white party) with DJs Tomeu Perelló and Toni Llobera. Plaça Major.

Thursday, 1 August:
19:00: Children's games. Plaça de ca les Monnares.
20:00: Procession with the Pollensa band of drums and bugles and the municipal band.
21:00. Theatre for senior citizens with the group Terra Nostra. Sant Domingo cloister.
22:30: Night party with The Doldrums, Geminis, Tomeu Penya, La Loca-Motora. Plaça Major.

Friday, 2 August (Patrona):
05:00: The Alborada. Plaça Major, town hall, Plaça de ca les Monnares, Via Pollentia and other locations in Pollensa plus Plaça Miquel Capllonch in Puerto Pollensa.
11:00: Mass and dance by the Cossiers. Parish church.
12:15: Cossiers dance. Plaça Major
12:45: Performance by the Pollensa band of music. Monti-sion church.
13:00: Refreshments for all. Town hall.
17:00: Procession with the Soldà band of drums and bugles.
17:30: Procession with the ancient image of Patrona.
19:00: Re-enactment of the battle between Moors and Christians.
21:30: Thanksgiving. Song of joy by Costa i Llobera. Interpretation of the Alborada and "Visca Pollença" by the Pollensa music band.
24:00: Fireworks. At the Costa i Llobera monument.

PLAYA DE MURO - Fiestas 2013

Friday, 26 July:
09:30: Clean-up of the Es Comú (beach) trail. From Blue Bay Resort hotel.
19:00-02:00: Night beach volleyball tournament.

Saturday, 27 July:
19:00: Procession with the Muro giants, the pipers Es Reguinyol and the folk troupe Revetla d'Algebelí plus dignitaries.
19:15: Exhibition of art by Muro painters. Town hall building.
19:30: Ball de Bot folk dance with Revetla d'Algebelí. In front of the town hall building.
20:00: Opening of the evening market.
21:00: Concert by the band of music Unió Artística Murera. In front of the town hall building.
23:30: Remember 3.0 (music from the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s) with DJ Blascos plus tasting of gin and tonics. C. Anecs and Royal Beach Music Bar.

 
Sunday, 28 July:
19:00: Mass with songs from the Miquel Tortell Choir. Sant Albert church, Cami de Ca'n Blau.
20:30: Raising of blue flag, ISO 14001 flag and the new EMAS flag (all to do with beach quality). End of C. Rodríguez de al Fuente.
22:30: Free concert by David De María. In front of the town hall building.
00:30: Fireworks by the English pier.

MURO - Sant Jaume 2013

Not a major fiesta in Muro, but a day devoted to hunting and animals.

Sunday, 21 July:
08:00: Hunting trip at the Es Cós finca.
12:00: Departure from the town hall building to Es Cós.
12.15: Traditional races for children and adults. With entertainment by the Muro pipers Es Reguinyol.
Then cattle, pony and horse races.

POLLENSA FESTIVAL 2013

Music programme:
All concerts are at the Cloister of Sant Domingo in Pollensa, except the street music on 15 August and the concert in Alcúdia on 27 August. Start time is 22:00 for all events in Pollensa.

Saturday, 3 August: Gabriel Estarellas (guitar) and Balearics Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Josep Vicent (Vivaldi, Rodrigo, Shostakovich). (CANCELLED OWING TO STRIKE BY THE ORCHESTRA.)
Saturday, 10 August: Balearics Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Fernando Veláquez (music for cinema). CANCELLED. REPLACED BY ARA MALIKIAN AND LA ORQUESTA EN EL TEJADO.
Tuesday, 13 August: Chamber orchestra of The World Orchestra with narrators Rosa Novell, Andrés Lima, Biel Mesquida. "The Soldier's Tale" (Stravinsky/Ramuz).
Wednesday, 14 August: The World Orchestra, conducted by Josep Vicent, with flamenco singer Ginesa Ortega (Ortiz, Falla, Beethoven).
Thursday, 15 August: Music in the streets of Pollensa.
Sunday, 18 August: Claudi Arimany (flute), Josep Francesc Palou (flute), Michel Wagemans (piano). (Mendelssohn, Poulenc, Doppler, Mozart, Martinu, Verdi).
Saturday, 24 August: Federico Guglielmo (violin), Concerto de Cavalieri, conducted by Marcello Di Lisa. (Corelli, Vivaldi).
Tuesday, 27 August:
21:30: The World Orchestra, conducted by Josep Vicent (unpublished works by Michael Nyman). Alcúdia Auditorium.


Plastic arts programme:
20 July-15 September: Amparo Sand, "Shady Scenes".

Cinema programme:
Films with soundtracks by Fernando Velázquez. On the terrace at Pollensa town hall.

Wednesday, 7 August:
22:00: "Lo imposible", Juan Antonio Bayona.
Thursday. 8 August:
22:00: "Los ojos de Julia", Guillem Morales.

Literature programme:
Literature and war, a programme co-ordinated by Malcolm Otero Barral, publisher and writer, and Maria Antònia Fornés Pallicer, professor from the Department of Spanish Philology, Classic and Modern at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. Plus many other participants.
5 August-9 August: Morning (10:00-12:00) and afternoon (16:00-18:00) sessions at the Club Pollença.

Prices for events: Please note that no information has been issued as yet. As soon as it is, this post will be updated.

SON SERRA DE MARINA - Fiestas 2013

Monday, 22 July:
18:00: Popular walk from the large beach.

Tuesday, 23 July:
17:00: Percussion workshop. Social centre.
20:00: Children's party with the group Mel i Sucre. Plaça de l'Església.
22:00: Foam party. Plaça de l'Església.

Wednesday, 24 July:
17:30: Table tennis tournament. Social centre.


Thursday, 25 July:
19:30: Ball de Bot (folk dance) course. Plaça de l'Església.
22:30: Open-air cinema. "La Vida de Pi". Plaça de l'Església.

Friday, 26 July:
18:00: Minigimcana. Treasure hunt for kids to 16 years of age. Plaça de l'Església.
21:00: Evening treasure hunt for the over-16s. Plaça de l'Església.
22:00: Ballroom dance. Social centre.
23:59: Summer carnival with performances by groups Pleasures Candy, Química Latina and DJs Xispita and Rubens. Plaça de l'Església.

Saturday. 27 July:
07:30: Can Picafort-Son Serra boat race (kayaks, paddle boats  and others).
13:00: S'Algada (seaweed) party with batucada groups Déltambor and Valltukada. Connected to the story of posidonia sea grass and anchors. Plaça de l'Església.
23:00: S'Algada Fest with groups Dona Llop, Potopop, Islanders. Plaça de l'Església.

Sunday, 28 July:
11:00: Sandcastle competition. Large beach.
18:30: Eight kilometre race. Plaça de l'Església.
21:45: Prayer/oration for the fiestas, followed by performance by the Santa Margalida band of music. Plaça de l'Església.
22:30: Bingo. Plaça de l'Església.

Monday, 29 July:
09:00-21:00: Paddle surf day. Large beach.

Tuesday, 30 July:
17:30: Petanque tournament. Social centre.
19:30: SOS beach. Conservation. Social centre.

Wednesday, 31 July:
19:00: Exhibition of Son Serra photography. Yacht club.
21:30: Concert by youth performers. Social centre.

Thursday, 1 August:
18:00: Beach volleyball. Large beach.
19:30: Ball de Bot (folk dance) course. Plaça de l'Església.
21:30: Open-air theatre. Plaça de l'Església.

Friday, 2 August:
18:00: Painting competition. Social centre.
19:15: Meeting of pipers. Plaça de l'Església.
20:00: Tapas sampling and competition. Plaça de l'Església.
20:30: The warriors of the past return to Son Real. Spectacular that reconstructs the background to the warriors interred in the necropolis at Son Real. Price, 12 euros. At the Son Real necropolis.
22:30: Glosadors contest. Plaça de l'Església.
23:59: Folk dance with groups Qanarusa and Al-Mayurqa. Plaça de l'Església.

Saturday, 3 August:
Fishing competition.
11:00: Painting the streets. Children's activity. Social centre.
18:00: Wheelbarrow race. In front of the yacht club.
23:00: Grand party with the groups Velvet Band, Without Strings, Societat Anònima. Plaça de l'Església.

Sunday, 4 August:
12:00: Pirates battle!
13:00: Duck release! (rubber/plastic ducks). Yacht club.
18:00: Games. Plaça de l'Església.
22:00: Ball de Bot with the group Puig de Bonany. Plaça de l'Església.
23:59: End of fiestas fire display. Plaça de l'Església.

ALCUDIA - Sant Jaume (Sant Crist Triennial) Fiestas 2013

Thursday, 18 July:
How did the ancient Romans dress?
Workshop for men's and women's clothing from Roman times led by designer Antònia Marquès and a specialist in clothing accessories (helmets), Steven Gregori. Place: Fundació Torrens. 18-20 July at 20:00. Reservations (free) from the Alcúdia auditorium.
21:00: Prayer/oration for the fiestas. Sant Jaume church.

Friday, 19 July:
21:30: Presentation of the book of photographs "D-Isla A-Isla". Can Fondo exhibition hall.
22:30: International DJ Raúl Parra at the bullring. Tickets on sale on the day at the bullring.

Saturday, 20 July:
10:00-18:00: Beach football tournament. Entries by phone (695 551 156, Tomeu Oliver / 652 526 541, Xisco Pons). Price per team 150 euros (is this right!!!?). Prizes: 300 euros first place, 200 euros second place, dinner for up to ten people third place. Takes place on the sports beach, Ciudad Blanca, Puerto Alcúdia.
16:00: Start of the 46th Alcúdia chess tournament. At the Fundació Torrens. Entries by phone (971 5454 289) between 21:00 and 23:00 by the end of 19 July. Price per player 5 euros / free for local players.

We are citizens of Pollentia!
Cooking from Roman times. Dishes prepared by restaurants in Alcúdia.
10:00: Roman games and children's workshops about ancient Rome including clothing workshop with Antònia Marquès. For children aged six to ten. Information and bookings: Can Torró library from 12 to 18 July. Tel: 971 547 311.
19:00-21:00: "Parvus Ludus". Disco light show with DJ Kike. Music, surprises and games for children to 16 years of age. On the Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
19:00: Roman hairdressing. Featuring Alcúdia hairdressing salons. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:30: Capitolina party in honour of the gods Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. In Pollentia, Roman town. Music from the 1980s and 1990s. DJs Kike Space and Javier Martín.

Sunday, 21 July:
16:00: Local shoot. At the Cap Gros shooting field.
22:00: The second quiz "Respon a 1000". Grand prize of 1,000 euros. In the bullring.

Monday, 22 July:
10:00: Three-a-side football tournament. Information: 971 907 109. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
19:30: Urban explorers. Activity to rediscover our town. A sensory experience of the architecture and other secrets of Alcúdia. For children from six to eleven and from twelve to sixteen. Sant Sebastià gate.
21:00: Supper for Alcúdia pensioners with dance and music and the group Flamers. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:00. Concert by the Alcúdia town choir, a special for the Sant Crist triennial. Pop rock music, the choir accompanied by various singers and musicians. Alcúdia Auditorium. Free entrance.

Tuesday, 23 July:
10:00: News about Sant Jaume 2013. Can Torró library.
18:30: Children's party with bouncies, foam splash, games, sports, face-painting etc. plus the group Mallorca Festa. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
20:00: Inauguration of exhibitions. Painting (at the Can Torró library) and haberdashery (in the library's basement).
22:30: Open-air theatre. The group Pometes Teatre presents "Qui m'ha robat sa roba" (who has stolen the clothes). Bullring.

Wednesday, 24 July:
18:30: Gymnastics show. Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
19:00: Open doors day at Pollentia Roman town.
19:00: Zumba master class. Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:30: Brothers In Band (Dire Straits tribute). Passeig de Pere Ventayol.

Thursday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):
11:30: Procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
12:00: Celebration of Sant Jaume at the Sant Jaume church.
13:15: Traditional refreshments at the town hall.
18:30: Bullfighting on horseback. Tickets on the day at the box office and at Fonda Llabrés, Ses Muralles bars and the bullring bar.
22:15: Folk dance with Sarau Alcudienc and Els Millars from Castellón. Plaça de Carles V.

Friday, 26 July (Sant Crist Triennial celebration):
11:00: Solemn celebration of the Eucharist. Followed by the triennial procession for Sant Crist from the church and through the streets with accompaniment by the Alcúdia band of music.
19:30: Martial arts demonstration.
20:00: Start of three-a-side basketball tournament for children. Sports centre.
21:00: Via Fora special for Sant Crist with scenes from the miracle that took place on 24 February 1507. In front of the church.
22:30: Concert by the Alcúdia band of music. Plaça de la Constitució.
24:00: Fireworks. Plaça de Carles V.

Sunday, 28 July:
10:30: Exhibition of martial arts. Municipal gymnasium.
18:30: Bullfight with matadors Curro Díaz, Enrique Ponce, Diego Silvetti. Tickets on the day at the box office and at Fonda Llabrés, Ses Muralles bars and the bullring bar.
20:30: Procession from the bullring to the Plaça de la Constitució with La Xaranga d'Alcúdia.

SA POBLA - Santa Margalida and Sant Jaume Fiestas 2013

Saturday, 13 July:
17:00: Children's party. Water games and foam party. Plaça Major.
19:00: Exhibition of and market for model aircraft and helicopters. Sn Boira.
20:00: Concentration of motor bikes. Plaça Major.

Sunday, 14 July:
19:30: Prayer/oration for the fiestas, followed by raising of flags on the bell tower and Batucada d'Albopàs (samba/drum band).
20:30: Folk dance. Plaça Major.
21:30: Ballroom dancing with music led by Pep Toni. Plaça Major.

Monday, 15 July:
20:30: The sixth evening race. From the Plaça Major.

Tuesday, 16 July:
20:00: Marathon evening spinning session. Plaça Major.

Wednesday, 17 July:
22:00: Crestatx Poetry. At the oratory in Crestatx.

Thursday, 18 July:
20:00: Exhibition for 35 years of the Fundació ACA (Area de Creación Acústica) dedicated to Mallorcan contemporary musical culture. Followed by exhibition in honour of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mallorcan writer Antoni Maria Alcover. Can Planes.

Friday, 19 July:
20:30: Picture disc exhibition. Bar Casa Miss.
21:00: "Completes", last prayer as thanksgiving for the day. At the oratory in Crestatx followed by coca pastries and ice-cream.
23:00: Grand party with performance by Torró Fort, The Cassettes, Baix'n'Nicotina, DJs 3 Brothers.

Saturday, 20 July (Santa Margalida):
11:00: Solemn mass. At the oratory of Crestatx in honour of Santa Margalida, the patron saint of Sa Pobla. Arrival of dignitaries accompanied by the pipers Germans Aloy.
15:00: Cycling race. Can Tro.
16:00: Pigeon shoot. Talapi finca.
18:00: Sling shot championship. Crestatx.
19:00: Western contest. Rancho Toni de Talapi.
21:00: Summer concert by the Sa Pobla choir. Graduate school.
23:00: Party "Mallorca, Paradise of Love" with performances by Los Javaloyas, Los Beta, Walter Klein, Sal y Pimienta, Los Pops and DJ Pedro Rubio. Plaça Major.

Sunday, 21 July:
21:00: Sixth festival of music. Sa Pobla band of music with John Williams soundtracks. Plaça Major.

Monday, 22 July:
20:00: Benefit walk, accompanied by pipers. From the Plaça Major.

Tuesday, 23 July:
21:00: Tortilla contest. Open-air supper in the Plaça Major.

Wednesday, 24 July:
22:30: Playback contest and then performance by Val 9. Plaça Major.

Thursday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):
11:00: Street procession with the pipers Els Xirois.
11:30: "Jewel" races. Plaça Major.
21:00: Folk dance led by Marjal en Festa. Plaça Major.
22:30: Show "Madó Pereta" (a comic female character/entertainer played by Joan Carles Bestard). Plaça Major.
24:00: Fireworks. Plaça Major.

Friday, 26 July:
22:00: Electronic Meeting. Manu Sanchez, Angel Costa, Jordà. Angelground, Johan Mila, DaniPC, Funk Visuals. Sports centre.

SA POBLA - Jazz Festival 2013

All concerts take place in the Plaça Major, Sa Pobla. There is no indication that there is any entrance price this year.

Tuesday, 6 August:
22:30: Saxophobia Funk Project. Cristian Sorribas, soprano sax; Miquel Ángel Rigo, alto sax; Alberto Moreno, tenor sax; José Valle, baritone sax; Miquel Marquet, drums; Juanjo Monserrat, electric guitar; Luis Bayón, bass.

Wednesday, 7 August:
22:30: Aruán Ortiz Trio. Aruán Ortiz, piano; Rob Garcia, drums; Raynald Colom, trumpet.

Thursday, 8 August:
22:30: Joachim Kühn Trio. Joachim Kühn, piano; Majid Bekkas, lute, guembri and vocals; Ramón López, drums, tabla and percussion.

Friday, 9 August:
22:30: Dan Fox and Travelling School Band. Dan Fox, trombone and bass; Jimmy Weinstein, drums; Noah Preminger, sax; Lilli Santon, vocals; Toni Miranda, guitar; Pere Davila, guitar.

Saturday, 10 August:
22:00: Final concert by the Travelling School.

6-10 August:
20:00-22:00: Painting exhibition. Núria Palau. Sala Es Cavallet.

PUERTO POLLENSA - Virgen del Carmen 2013

Saturday, 6 July:
10:00: 3-a-side football, Plaça Miquel Capllonch
22:00: Party at La Gola with DJs Miki and Tperello.

Sunday, 7 July:
21.30: Piano concert at the church. Free entrance.

Monday, 8 July:
19:00: Children's entertainment. Clowns, jugglers, etc. Plaça Miquel Capllonch.
20:00: Opening of the exhibition of the UOM (adult open university, I think), "la bellesa d'envellir" (the beauty of ageing). Hall of the Miquel Capllonch building.

Tuesday, 9 July:
22:00: Farmers' dance and music by pipers with the group Aires de la Cala and the pipers Xeremiers Orats. Plaça Miquel Capllonch.

Wednesday, 10 July:
19:00: Games for children of all ages. Plaça Miquel Capllonch.
20:00: Ice-creams for children. Miquel Capllonch building.
21:00: Prayer for the fiestas "Vull ressaltar el pescador" (honouring the fisherman) at the church.
22:00: Concert by Martí Sáez, Guillem Segui and Mateu Vila at the church.

Thursday, 11 July:
21:00: Benefit supper in the Plaça Miquel Capllonch. Prices: 10 euros adults and 5 euros for children from 2 to 8 years of age. Entertainment from the brass band Los Valencianos.
23:00: Ballroom dancing with the orchestra Oasis and singer Marga Pocoví. Plaça Miquel Capllonch.

Friday, 12 July:
19:00: Children's sailors' party. Plaça Miquel Capllonch.
20:00: Closing of the exhibition of the UOM. Miquel Capllonch building.

Saturday, 13 July:
17:00-22:00: Western rodeo trials. At Ca'n Escarrinxo (in Pollensa).
21:00: Sailors' race. Passeig Saralegui.
23:30: Sailors' party (go dressed as a sailor) with DJs Le Tres Maries and Juan Campos. Plaça Miquel Capllonch.

Sunday, 14 July:
11:00-14:00: Plunge for multiple sclerosis. Albercuix beach.
18:30: Solemn mass followed by procession and flotilla with the images of Sant Pere and the Mare de Déu del Carme.
23:00: Fire run and pyrotechnic spectacular with the Ca de Bou demons' gang accompanied by the gang's drummers. From Plaça Miquel Capllonch to La Gola.
23:00??: Fireworks at La Gola beach
(PLEASE NOTE: The timings for the demons and the fireworks come from the official programme. There must be a mistake, so the fireworks will be at 24:00.)

Evening market from 18:00 to 23:30 on 13 and 14 July on the Passeig Anglada Camarasa.
Beach rugby on 13 July on La Gola beach.

Can Picafort Tapas Route

Each Thursday between 7.30pm and 11.30pm through the summer there is a tapas route in Can Picafort. Two euros per tapa and drink at each of the 22 bars/restaurants taking part, and you can take the tourist train (it's the same style as the one in Puerto Alcúdia, so not the old rather rickety wooden one) for two euros and travel around the route.

LA VICTORIA, Alcúdia - La Mare de Déu 2013

Monday, 1 July:
18:00: The climb to La Victoria contest. Price 4 euros in advance. Various categories (children and adult). Departs from the Can Ramis building in Alcúdia market square.
18:00: Children's whistling to La Victoria.
20:30: Celebration of the Eucharist.
22:00: Fritters and mistela fortified wine for all.
22:30: Party with the folk and dance groups Sarau Alcudienc and Tacàritx.
00:30: Burnt rum for all.

Tuesday, 2 July:
10.00: Rockets fired from the town hall and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
11.30: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia band of music.
12.00: Eucharist with traditional offer of camomile.
12.30: Traditional jewel runs.
14.00: Paella for the benefit of maintenance work on the hospice. Tickets available from 10.00 from the hermitage.
16.30: Ball de bot with the Alcúdia band of music and showers of sweets and hazelnuts.

PUERTO ALCUDIA - Sant Pere Fiestas 2013

Saturday, 22 June:
10:00: Sandcastle competition on the Xara beach near to the marina.
10:00: Table tennis tournament (various kids' categories). Information and registrations, call 971 545 289 by 21 June. Takes place in the gym at the Hort dels Fassers school in Alcúdia.
16:00: Table tennis tournament for adults. Details as above apply.
20:30: Modern ballroom dancing show by the Alcúdia school of modern ballroom at the Plaça del Varador (i.e. the Paseo Marítimo).

22:00: Boxing tournament for amateurs and semi-pros. Sports centre.
23:00: The Sant Pere "Pirates Party". A night of piratical wear with music from DJs Javier Martin and Pedro Azorín plus surprise guests. Plaça de la Quarantena (opposite Bar Lovento).

Sunday, 23 June:
19:30: Folk dance with the groups Sarau Alcudienc, Galivança and Agrupació sa Torre. Plaça del Varador.

Monday, 24 June:
19:30: Karate exhibition by the Alcúdia karate school and club. Plaça del Varador.
21:00: Refreshments for senior citizens at the Puerto Alcúdia old people's home.
22:00: Theatre: the group Comediants d'Algaida present "Tres pares per a en Totò" (Catalan). Plaça de Cas Vicari.

Tuesday, 25 June:
19:30: 22nd anniversary of Alcúdia Radio. Walk from the Clot beach in Barcarès into Alcúdia town and then to Puerto Alcúdia for a "trempo" (Mallorcan salad) supper at the Plaça del Varador.
22:30: Ballroom dance evening with L'Orquestra Brooklyn. Plaça del Varador.

Wednesday, 26 June:
18:00: Children's party (bouncies, bucking bronco etc.) and entertainment by the group Mallorca Festa. Features a foam party. Plaça de Cas Vicari.
21:30: Concert by the Alcúdia band of music. Plaça del Varador.

Thursday, 27 June:
10:00: Three-a-side football. Information, call 971 907 109. Plaça del Varador.
20:00: Hip Hop concert with Trio Quartet and others. Plaça del Varador.
21:00: Fidevada (noodle dishes) plus music from the group Torrofort. On the old pier, price 6 euros.

Friday, 28 June:
10:00: Beach volleyball tournament. Various categories, 4 and 2-a-side. Information and registration, call 629 648 114. Xara beach by the marina.
19:30: Sports gymnastics display by the Alcúdia gymnastics club. Plaça del Varador.
21:00: Sardinada (sardine BBQ) with the Sotavent group (Cuban sea songs and shanties). Old pier. Price one euro.

Saturday, 29 June (Sant Pere):
10:00: Martial arts (karate) course. Sports centre (also on the previous day and Sunday, 30 June).
11:30: Fishermen's meeting on the Paseo Marítimo and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music to the church.
12:00: Solemn mass.
14:00: Lunch in honour of retired fishermen at the Cases de Son Sant Martí.
19:00: Mass.
19:30: Procession with the image of Sant Pere (Saint Peter) accompanied by the fishermen and the Alcúdia band of music.
22:00: Tribute to Catalan songs of 1980s and 1990s with the Suasi Elka Band. Plaça del Varador.
00:30: Grand fireworks display on the beach by the marina.
00:50: End-of-fiestas concert by Pelillos a la Mar. Plaça del Varador.

Five-day weather forecast (17 June)

Puerto Alcúdia Mini Tourist Train

After thirteen years, there is once more a tourist train in Puerto Alcúdia, two of them, one green and one yellow. The trains go from Club Mac by Hidropark across to Bellevue and up onto the main road, travelling on the side road parallel to the Carretera Artà, past Magic and turning off before getting into the port on the road (Avenida Playa) that goes to the horse roundabout and Bar Mosquito. This stop at the horse roundabout is the one for the market in Alcúdia old town. The information is a little confusing, as it seems to suggest that the train goes to the market, which it doesn't. The stop (number ten on the map) is a normal one on the train's route. In order to get to the market, there is then a walk up the road (and it is up) by the cemetery into the old town. The info is also confusing as it states that Thursdays are a market day. This is wrong. Market days in Alcúdia are Tuesdays and Sundays. Still, for any slight confusion, the trains are a welcome addition (or should that be a welcome return) to Puerto Alcúdia, even if the taxi-drivers hate them.

Among the photos, you'll see that there are some small seats that are at stops along the route. This one is by the Magic roundabout.

PUERTO POLLENSA - Sant Pere Fiestas 2013

Friday, 28 June:
19:30: Procession with the Pollensa drum and bugle band.
20:00: The "sardinada" (sardine BBQ) on the old pier with accompaniment from the Orats pipers.
21:30: Performance by the folk music group Turgut Reis on the old pier.

Saturday, 29 June (Sant Pere):
11:00: Solemn mass at the church followed by an aperitif for helpers at the end of the old pier
13:00: Prizes for pictures by students from the secondary school at the yacht club.
14:00: Lunch for the brotherhood (fishermen's guild, I'm guessing) at the yacht club.
20:00: Procession by the giants and big heads "L'Esbart de Sant Jordi" accompanied by the Orats pipers. Ice-creams for children.
21:00: Benefit Pa amb Oli in aid of the Prodis charity.
21:30: Farmers' and popular dance on the old pier with Aires de la Cala accompanied by the Orats pipers.

Beach volleyball on Llenaire beach from 26 to 29 June, each day from 18:00.
Evening market on 28 and 29 June from 19:00 to 23:00 and on 30 June from 19:00 to 22:00. On the old pier.

Restaurante Las Delicias - Playa de Muro

For getting on for forty years, Las Delicias has been run by the Garrido family, Manuel and Virginia and now with their daughters Silvia and Virginia. You can't mistake Las Delicias, it's the restaurant with the Pink Panther and it is right by the Palma roundabout (the one with the giant fish hook on it) at the border between Playa de Muro and Puerto Alcúdia.

Specialities of the house are the grills, fresh fish and paellas.

On Facebook: Virginia Garrido

Restaurante Boy - Playa de Muro

Established since 1978, Restaurante Boy is owned by the Torrens family, son Juan Antonio now at the helm but still assisted by mother Cati, the queen of the grill. Father Juan is now retired but he is often to be seen at the restaurant. It was Juan Senior who coined the name for the restaurant. Rather than call it "Chico" (the Spanish for boy), he opted for the English.





Restaurante Boy is open from February to October, and in the early months of the year, it is a firm favourite with cycling tourists. Its grills are its specialities.

On Facebook: Restaurante Boy - Playa de Muro

Five-day weather forecast (12 June)

MURO - Sant Joan Fiestas 2013

Thursday, 13 June:
19:00: Concert by students of the Miquel Tortell School of Music. Place: Convent church.

Friday, 14 June:
21:30: Oration for the fiestas by the children's troupe Cucorba. Followed by performances by the Miquel Tortell Choir and the Miquel Tortell Orchestra and School of Music Choir. Convent cloister.

Saturday, 15 June:
10:30-14:00: Water park party. In front of the town hall.
21:30: Sant Joan horse spectacular. Bullring.

Monday, 17 June:
21:00: Open-air supper and popular dance with Revetla d'Algebelí and the pipers Es Reguinyol.

Tuesday, 18 June:
21:30: "40 Voltes" (40 laps) celebration. Races for children and bike races. Musical accompaniment by the band of music Unió Artística Murera.

Wednesday, 19 June:
19:00: Children's party with Cucorba. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Friday, 21 June:
16:00-22:00: Treasure hunt for over-12s. Sports arena.
22:30: Fire run by the Demons de Sa Pedrera de Muro. Convent cloister.
21:00-24:00: Tapas route.

Saturday, 22 June:
10:00: Aquatic treasure hunt party. Ages 6-10, 11-16 and 16+. Swimming pool at the sports centre.
19:00: Concert by the Música Unió Artística Murera and Banda de Música de Marratxí bands. Convent cloister.
00:30: Flower Power. Abba tribute plus DJs Juan Campos, Gaspar Sampol and Xavi Reina. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Sunday, 23 June:
12:00: Selection of bulls for the bullfight. Bullring.
19:00: Bullfight with Roberto Armendariz, Juan Bautista and El Capea.
22:30: Performances by Orquestra Tramuntana, Victoria Maldi and Jaume Anglada. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Monday, 24 June (Sant Joan):
11:30: Procession of floats, accompanied by the pipers Es Reguinyol and giants Joan and Toni. From Plaça Comte d'Empúries.
12:00: Solemn mass, organ recital by Mario Duella and hymns by the Miquel Tortell Choir.
22:00: Special performance of "Merche". Plaça Comte d'Empúries.
24:00: Fireworks at Sa Riba.

(Note that there are other events taking place, such as sporting ones, that are not listed here.)

Five-day weather forecast (29 May)

Brendan O'Brian at Mucky O'Marras and Mulligan's

The great and ever-popular Brendan O'Brian, who many will know was a regular at The Posh Paddy (now closed), will be at Mucky O'Marras in Puerto Alcúdia (Nobby's new place by Linekers) and Mulligan's in Puerto Pollensa throughout this season.

(Photo of Brendan taken at Mucky O'Marras)

Five-day weather forecast (26 May)

The HOT guide 2013

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The HOT guide 2013 by AlcudiaPollensa