| MAYO CELEBRATIONS
3rd of May : Major Feast of Santa Eulalia del Rio
The municipality of Santa Eulalia takes again the leading role of tourism in Ibiza. Visit this beautiful town and enjoy a great show for more than a week. The streets were dressed in gala thanks to the decorations that people are dedicated to putting. Carriages stroll through the busy streets and must find the best possible presence. However, one of the biggest attractions is the Agricultural Fair. If you want to taste the fruits of the earth Ibiza, there's no better place than this great show to go where many traders. However, the festivities nautical also draw attention of many visitors. Highlights, for example, competition in swimming, where many citizens prove their ability in the water. No doubt there is a great sporting event, almost comparable with the skills of sailing which was also developed in the port of Santa Eulalia. There is also industrial exhibitions for those businessmen who see a future in the fruitful land of Ibiza. There is no way to miss this great party, especially by the magnificent food fairs will also be carried out and where highlights tasty shellfish gatherers.
Venue: the municipality of Santa Eulalia.
10th of May: The Medieval Fair of Ibiza
Are you ready for a different experience? How about reviving the world of the Middle Ages? In Ibiza this happens every year in the second weekend in May. Each year, visitors from around the world come to this beautiful island to travel to the past. Many traders in the town opened a huge market and are dressed as medieval merchants of the time, offering products curious and showing different attractions. The craft markets attract attention, but certainly will be the smaller ones who have fun watching magicians in disguise, to minstrels reciting on the main streets, walking to clowns and fun to tourists, and so on. The Medieval Fair is ideal for visiting family. The girls most beautiful in Ibiza dress princesses while men usually dressed gentleman and dances are performed mass, emulating the courtesans holidays.
The historic center of Ibiza is the perfect setting for these strange events, where you can also try out tasty tubers typical of Ibiza. For visitors it is a great honor to participate in this festival full of color and warmth. Professional musicians and actors are responsible for giving life to this event that has made Ibiza one of the most desired for the holidays.
Venue: The historic center of Ibiza.
17th of May: Fiesta de Puig d'en Valls
This striking conclusion of Ibiza is the time needed to enter the world of the Spaniards and their customs. For a week, visitors can appreciate art more intrinsic to the residents who live near the Molí of s' Olivera. The landscape is really completely relaxed. Ladies making hats and baskets, men in large cooking pots can, and so on. It is a chance to enjoy something very simple yet welcoming. The festival ends with the popular Diada farmers. Ladies Santa Eulalia offer made handmade fabrics that are always a great choice of gift to take home.
Venue: municipality of Santa Eulalia.
CELEBRATION IN JUNE
23rd of June: Fires of San Juan
The Balearic archipelago dresses up to fill the nights of light ibicencas. The festivities by the patron San Juan are the most appropriate opportunity to hear the famous Spanish tradition of the bonfires. Hours before the evening, residents are dedicated to building bonfires of different shapes and colors. When night has fallen and the bonfires were lit to symbolize everything that goes wrong. This is in the midst of attractive typical dances and cheerful ibicenca music. You can take an active part of the tradition by throwing a role in the fire that has written one of his desires. Then you need to jump three times and have faith that the wishes are fulfilled. This curious feast coincides with the summer solstice, so that you can also enjoy an excellent atmosphere. The most important thing is that there is no need to travel to a place especially for spending good times with La Noche de San Juan, as is done in all the peoples of Ibiza.
Venue: all the people of Ibiza.
24th of July: Fiesta de San Juan de Labritja
On the 24th some processions are held in honor of the patron San Juan Bautista. The prayers and songs during the procession are a clear demonstration of affection and fervor of the people of Ibiza! Take part in this great celebration with your family!
Venue: San Juan de Labritja.
CELEBRATION IN JULY
10th of July: San Cristobal Festivity
The Feast of San Cristobal is a very important event in the town of Santa Eulalia. After the religious acts of rigor, many visitors stay to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the beach of Es Canar. Fine sand and calm waters make up the ideal place for those visitors who want to relax after the religious holiday. In addition, every Wednesday a small hippie market offers visitors exotic handcrafted details that may buy a comfortable price. Men and women with extravagant clothes occupy an area close to the Club Punta Arabi and that is where they install their outlets to the delight of tourists who are always ready to buy a small masterpiece. Others enjoy the ferry ride that leads into the heart of Santa Eulalia. A visit to this religious event can become an ideal opportunity for family fun on do not miss out!
Venue: the silver Es Canar, near Santa Eulalia.
16th of July: Feast of Our Lady of Mount Caramel
In many localities of Spain, the devotion to the Virgin del Carmen glaring with ease. The Balearic Islands are no exception to this great feast and therefore a visit to Ibiza in July is ideal for a massive procession by this great patron of the sea. Fishermen in Ibiza, loyal devotees of the Virgin, organized several pilgrimages to sea and the virgin drawn into a strange procession that goes to the rhythm of the boats and even with the accompaniment of some musicians. Such devotion to the Virgin Mary has done that he was also known as the Star of the Sea, known worldwide as Stella Maris. There are also processions of the Virgin in the most important streets of Ibiza, and that usually begin with a Mass at noon where the faithful congregate before leaving in procession, carrying prayers, chanting and incense.
Venue: at ports and streets of Ibiza.
CELEBRATIONS IN AUGUST
1st of August: Parties of the Earth
Ibiza has become one of the islands with greater festivities in July. That is why we can not miss the annual festival of the Earth. For more than a week Ibiza is the center of attention for big and small. In the Reina Sofia Park, for example, often have presentations from groups that always entertain children. The three Bessone have been presented before and have never disappointed at children. The artists are quite close presentations with the audience, forming a close relationship during the show. On the third day of the celebrations started there is usually a big parade of floats on the Avenue of Spain and then continues for the ride S'Alamera. There is usually a motivational speech by the authority's main town and then makes a big concert with invited groups from all over Spain. The concerts continue in the following days and there are prizes to the most emblematic of Ibiza in song, dance, music, etc.. Another of the celebrations more striking is the popular snack, where all visitors can enjoy delicious typical dishes of Ibiza. Also highlight the evenings of opera, where you can enjoy a program filled with outstanding works French, German and Spanish. Young people enjoy concerts by rock bands in the cloisters of the municipality and later, the nightclubs of Ibiza offer special deals for those who love the nightlife.
On the beaches tend to have powers of popular swimming place where you can demonstrate your ability. In the area of Vara del Rey can be found with a large exhibition area that specializes in crafts. In the area of the Cathedral Square visitors are agglomerated to enjoy a beautiful view at the Mirador del Rey.
Venue: the streets of Ibiza, the Queen Sofia park, the beach at Ses Figuretes, the cloister of the council, and so on.
5th of August: Fiestas de San Ciriaco
Bottles of San Ciriaco festivals are held in all districts and towns of Ibiza and it is the patron of the city. Large numbers of visitors come together in the island to be part of the midday Mass that takes place on the day. The cathedral Santa Maria de Ibiza is packed with worshipers struggling to hear the Mass offered by the bishop of the city. One of the events not to be missed during the celebration is the popular snack, which is made in the Puig des Molí. This popular northern neighborhood, near the region of Figueretas, leaving the visitors always satisfied with the excellent tasting dishes and piqueos typical. Great masses stroll through the area of Vara del Rey, enjoying the warmth of Ibiza and various cultural events accompanying the processions in honor of San Ciriaco. The most important is done when it reaches midnight. The organizers put together a great castle fireworks that illuminated the skies of Ibiza and leaves all surprised by the large exhibition of color and lights. If you want to see a great show of fireworks, this is the party indicated, since the money invested in achieving lasting and colorful explosions is considerable. It is considered the best spectacle of pyrotechnics in all the Balearic Islands.
Venue: the area's highest Dalt Vila, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, Figueretas, and the main streets of Ibiza (Vara del Rey).
8th of August: Fiesta de la Virgen de las Nieves
This festival pays homage to another of the patrons of Ibiza: Our Lady of the Snows. Previously, the celebrations were being held with music, dancing and games in all localities of the island; however, with the passing of the years the festival has been concentrated in the capital, Vila. One of the most important is the delivery of gold medals to the most illustrious of the island and it has emphasized that to realize social projects or activities on behalf of culture. Without doubt a major event worth a visit.
Venue: capital of Ibiza (the area of Dalt Vila).
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