Whether it’s a gastronomy fair or guided tours: Balearic Day is celebrated in a big way, especially in Palma. Here are a few highlights.

On March 1, Balearic Day is celebrated in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The background of the so-called “Dia de les Illes Balears” is the independence of the islands, which was proclaimed in 1983.

This year as well, the festival will once again be celebrated with numerous exciting and free events, especially in the center of Palma.

 

Gastronomy

Gastronomy Fair

When: 27.02 to 02.03 from 10:00 am to 11:30 pm
Where: Palma, Parc de Sa Feixina
What: Typical local dishes, show cooking, food trucks and music.

Fish Market

When: 27.02 to 02.03 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Where: Palma, Plaça Drasana
What: Everything revolves around fish and seafood.

Market Stalls with Local Products

When: 27.02 to 02.03 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Where: Palma, S’Hort del Rei
What: Fruit, vegetables, cold cuts – everything from the island.

Workshops and Honey from the Beekeepers’ Association

When: 01.03 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Palma, Parc de la Mar
What: Workshop on making beeswax candles and insect hotels, tasting of honey from the Balearic Islands.

Vermouth Tasting

When: 02.03 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: Palma, Parc de Sa Feixina
What: Tasting of local vermouth.

 

Cultural Events

Symphony Concert in Manacor

When: 26.02 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Auditorium of Manacor
What: Symphony concert and singing under the direction of Pablo Mielgo.

Maritime Museum in Palma

When: 27.02 to 02.03 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Where: Palma, Parc de la Mar
What: Workshops, conference and exhibition.

Visit to the Cathedral of Palma

When: 27/28.02 and 02.03 from 10:00 am to 3:15 pm and from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 10:00 am to 2:15 pm respectively
Where: Palma, Cathedral of Palma
What: Visit to the cathedral, free for residents.

Guided Tour of the Island Council of Mallorca (Consell Insular)

When: 28.02 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Palma, Consejo de Mallorca, Plaça de Cort
What: Guided tours, prior registration at: visitapalau@melia.com

Guided Tour of the Palma Congress Palace (Palau de Congressos)

When: 28.02 and 01.03 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, hourly
Where: Palma, Palau de Congressos de Palma
What: Guided tours, prior registration at: visitapalau@melia.com

Guided Tour of the Town Hall (Cort de l’Ajuntament)

When: 01.03 at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm and on 02.03 at 10:00 am
Where: Palma, Plaça de Cort
What: Guided tours, prior registration at: trescultura@gmail.com

Guided Tours of the Government Seat (Consolat de Mar)

When: 01.03 and 02.03 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Where: Palma, Government Seat Consolat de Mar
What: Guided tours of the government seat.

Open Day at the Balearic Parliament (Parlament de les Illes Balears)

When: 01.03 and 02.03 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm and from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm respectively
Where: Palma, Calle del Conquistador
What: Guided tours with audio guide.

Performance of the Piece Yunta

When: 01.03 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Palma, Casal Balaguer
What: A reflection on equality and mutual dependence between people, dance and symbolic actions.

Theatrical Guided Tour at Night

When: 01.03 and 02.03 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Palma, Government Seat Consolat de Mar
What: Guided tour with a theater performance about the history of the Government of the Balearic Islands.

Symphony Concert in Palma

When: 02.03 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: at the Es Baluard Museum in Palma
What: Concert by the Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands.

 

Sport

Playing Tennis

When: 28.02; 01.03 and 02.03 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Palma, Parc de la Mar
What: Small tennis tournaments in which everyone can participate, coaches are on site.

Tennis for Children under 12 Years

When: 28.02 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Palma, Club Tennis Binissalem
What: Tennis day for children under 12 years.

Tennis for Children aged 12 and over

When: 28.02 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Where: Palma, Club Tennis Binissalem
What: Tennis day for children aged 12 and over.

Table Tennis Tournament

When: 01.03 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Alaró, Pavelló Municipal d’Alaró
What: Table tennis tournaments in which everyone can participate, free entry, with or without prior experience.

Cycling Race “XVII Marxa Cicloturista”

When: 01.03 at 9:00 am
Where: Palma, Government Seat Consolat de Mar
What: Cycling race in different starting groups. Registration until 27.02.

 

Family Activities

Children’s Show

When: 01.03 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Campanet, Casa de Cultura
What: Maria Bimbolles sings and tells stories for children.

Guided Tour of the Government Seat for Children (Consolat de Mar)

When: 01.03 and 02.03 from 10:30 am to 11:15 am
Where: Palma, Government Seat Consolat de Mar
What: Theatrical storytelling session about the stories and legends of the building and the people who lived there. For children aged 3 to 12 years. Prior registration at: consolat.caib.es

Games in the Courtyard of the Government Seat (Consolat de Mar)

When: 01.03 and 02.03 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Palma, Government Seat Consolat de Mar
What: Different game activities for children, free entry.

Children’s Show

When: 01.03 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: Palma, Parc de Sa Feixina
What: The group “Uapidubi” sings popular songs from the Balearic Islands, there will be playing and dancing.

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Here you will find all events.

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