Travel Reference
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Festa de la Verge del Carme
On 16 July, many coastal towns stage processions for the Festa de la Verge del Carme,
the patron saint of fishers and sailors.
Festa de Sant Jaume
July 25 sees
cossiers
do traditional dances in the streets of Algaida for the Festa de Sant
Jaume. Six men and one woman dance alongside a demon, who ultimately comes un-
stuck.
August
The weather god cranks up the heat, festivals are in full swing and the ho-
tels (and beaches) are full to bursting point.
Festes de la Patrona
One of Pollença's most colourful festivals culminates in a staged battle between towns-
folk and a motley band of invading Moorish pirates during the week-long Festes de la
Patrona.
Festival Chopin
Valldemossa pays tribute to one-time resident, composer Frédéric Chopin at the stately
Real Cartuja de Valldemossa, with top-notch classical concerts devoted mostly to Chopin
throughout August.
Mallorca Jazz Festival
Sa Pobla is an unlikely setting for one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated jazz fest-
ivals. It swings with some of the genre's big names every August.
