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All Saints’ Day: Cemeteries on Mallorca

All Saints' Day on Mallorca

Pedro Almodóvar’s Volver opens with an unforgettable scene. Women clean and decorate family graves in the gusty wind of rural Spain. It feels both ordinary and otherworldly, a perfect metaphor for the bond with the departed. On Mallorca, this ritual is very much alive. As Todos los Santos approaches, families across the island tidy graves, polish marble headstones, and bring flowers to the resting places of their loved ones. On All Saints’ Day, cemeteries bloom in color and quiet reverence…

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Cementiri de Palma: Memento Mori

Cementiri de Palma

On All Saints’ Day people make their way to the cemetery. Following the tradition of visiting deceased family members and other loved ones. Many lay flowers on the graves and in front of the tombs, honoring the memory. Looking back to remember, at the same time foreseeing their own future. The Cementiri de Palma is a city of silence which you can visit any time of year.  Size and architecture of Palma’s central cemetery alone are overwhelming. So is the wealth of details. Take your time and…