The 1,500 inhabitants of Es Migjorn Gran claim to have the most authentic fiesta in Menorca. The festivities are in honor of San Cristóbal and are celebrated the first weekend of August or the last of July, if July has five weekends. Whether they are
One of the most important events of the year in Menorca, is undoubtedly the fiestas of Sant Joan in Ciutadella. Just a date on the calendar of June but it is also in the heart of many Menorquins, who look forward to this big day. In
We often like to talk about Menorcan traditions in our blog, ones we celebrate and enjoy, as it’s an easy way to help understand Menorcan life. One of these fiestas is called Cincogema, which is held during Pentecost (seven weeks after Easter) where the general
The Easter holidays are strongly linked to religion and tradition and in Menorca, as it can not be any other way; it is celebrated in a very festive manner. The first day is Palm Sunday, in which the coming of Jesus to Jerusalem is remembered.
Popular dances have existed since humanity itself. Musical traditions that pass from fathers to sons, generation to generation, and like anywhere else, become the musical soundtrack to the most festive moments of the year. In Menorca the traditional dances that have been able to survive
In Menorca, every 17th of January marks the commemoration of the arrival of King Alfonso III and the Christian conquest of the island. In Maó there is a dedicatory statue. During the days leading up to and after the date, concerts, poetry recitals, institutional conferences, fairs of
Think about how many people you want to invite. The number will determine what type of party you organise and how much food and drink you’ll need to suply. Don’t invite more people than would be comfortable in the space, if it is outdoors, think up
