Holy Week is almost here and Palma is already holding its breath. On Palm Sunday, the first procession of Semana Santa 2026 winds through the old town. A solemn column of men and women in long robes emerges from the Church of Sant Jaume. To the rhythm of muffled drums and trumpets and the scent of incense, the city quietly slips out of time and into something older. Here’s an overview of the most impressive Easter Processions in Palma and the full schedule of the Holy Week. 13 Easter…
Sant Antoni on Mallorca: Fire, Fur and Folklore
Palma heats up January with Sant Sebastià, the city’s patron saint. When demons roam the streets, bonfires light up the nights, and concert stages spring up between Gothic facades. At around the same time though, Sant Antoni takes over in the villages and other towns on the island. With individual festivals that are not only an important annual event for the locals but also a piece of their identity. Because every village celebrates in its own unique way. The Patron Saint of Animals Sant…







