What to do in August? Great plans for Mallorca and Menorca

August is almost here! A month for enjoying the best events in Mallorca and Menorca: local markets, popular festivals, outdoor concerts, kayaking tours, and so much more! Zafiro Hotels suggests a collection of fantastic activities to help you enjoy your holidays to the full. Keep reading, choose the idea you like best and come and enjoy. We’re here for you!

CONTENT

• Markets


• Weekly markets


• Music


• Festivals


• Sport


• Others

MARKETS

Palomera night market: in the charming fishing village of Sant Elm, facing the island of Sa Dragonera.

• WHERE: Avenida Jaume I, Sant Elm (Mallorca)


• WHEN: August 3 and 4 from 6pm to midnight.


• More information: https://www.mercadillosemanal.com/en.islas-baleares/mercado-nocturno-de-la-palomera

Puerto de Alcudia market: in Puerto de Alcudia, this night market has handicrafts, costume jewellery and island-style clothing.

• WHERE: Seafront promenade, Puerto de Alcudia (Mallorca)


• WHEN: every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 6pm to 10pm


• More information:

http://www.alcudia.net/ajuntament/es/Municipi/fires-festes-mercats/

Andratx summer market: a beautiful summer market near the sea.

• WHERE: August 11 and 25 in the Llotja in Port d'Andratx and August 18 in Torrent de Camp de Mar


• WHEN: August 11, 18 and 25 from 6pm to midnight.

Ciudadela Market: visit the Ciudadela craft market with products made by local master craftsmen

• WHERE: Plaza Des Born, Ciudadela (Menorca)


• WHEN: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6pm to midnight.

Mahón Vintage Market: choose from a wide range of products with an exciting history.

• WHERE: Mercat des Claustre, Mahón (Menorca)


• WHEN: every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm.


• More information: http://mercatdesclaustre.com/es/

WEEKLY MARKETS

• Santa Ponsa, every day on the Gran Via Puig de Galatzó in Santa Ponsa (from 7pm to midnight).


• Palmanova, every day on the Palmanova seafront (from 7pm to midnight).


• Muro, every Sunday in Plaza Comte d'Empùries (from 8am to 1pm).


• Valldemossa, every Sunday in the car park of the Valldemossa Tourist Office (from 8am to 1pm).


• Palma, l'Olivar Market. Plaza del Olivar, open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 2:30pm, Fridays from 7am to 8pm


• Sóller, every Saturday, Plaza del Mercat, (from 8am to 1pm).


• Artà: crafts market in the gardens of Na Alcadesa every Tuesday (from 8am to 1pm).


• Calvià, every Monday, Calle Major (from 8:30am to 1:30pm).


• Manacor, every Monday in the Plaza Ramon Llull (from 9am to 1pm)

MUSIC

Pollensa classical music festival: Don’t miss the concerts at this festival in the incomparable setting of the Santo Domingo cloister in Pollensa.

• WHERE: Santo Domingo Convent, Pollensa


• WHEN:


• August 7: Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra at 10pm


• August 21: Accademia del Piacere at 10pm


• August 27: London Philharmonic Orchestra at 10pm


• More information: https://festivalpollenca.com/en/

Deià International Music Festival: the best international music at a number of concerts in Deià.

• WHERE: Son Marroig, Deià


• WHEN:


• August 1: Eleuterio Dominguez Acevedo, piano


• August 29: Alexandra Mazurkevitch (Estonia), piano


• More information: http://www.dimf.com/index.html

Swan Lake: Enjoy this wonderful classical ballet performed by the Moscow Ballet.

• WHERE: Palma de Mallorca Auditorium


• WHEN: August 1 and 2 at 9pm


• More information: http://www.artsmallorca.com/en/event-/ballet-moscu-lago-cisnes

Port Adriano Music Festival: A great schedule of events for the month of August in Port Adriano. 

• WHERE: Port Adriano. El Toro, Calvià


• WHEN:


• August 1: God Save the Queen- a tribute to Queen


• August 3: Village People


• August 9: Tony Hadley


• August 14: Nena


• More information: http://portadriano.com/musicfestival/?lang=en

SPORT

XVI Ronda Murada Night: Alcudia celebrates the 16th edition of the Camí de Ronda night race. A 7.4km course, part of which runs above the medieval walls.

• WHERE: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria, Alcudia


• WHEN: August 10 at 8pm


• More information: https://sportmaniacs.com/en/services/inscription/xv-cursa-nocturna-ronda-murada-ciutat-alcudia

Eco-kayaking in Cala Sant Vicenç: A fun kayaking trip around the incredible Cala Sant Vicenç.

• WHERE: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria, Alcudia


• WHEN: Every Tuesday in August


• More information: http://www.infomallorca.net/index.php?lg=en

FESTIVALS

Sant Bartomeu Festival: horses, donkeys, cabezudos (giant heads), dancing and much more. A traditional experience you really must not miss.

• WHERE: Ferreries (Menorca)


• WHEN: August 23 and 24


• More information: https://www.illesbalears.travel/tourist-resource/en/menorca/events-fiestas-de-sant-bartomeu-de-ferreries

Dance of the Cossiers in Montuïri: Mallorca's most popular traditional dance performed during the Sant Bartomeu festival.

• WHERE: Montuïri (Mallorca)


• WHEN: August 15


• More information: https://www.ajmontuiri.net/en

Moors and Christians Festival in Pollensa: the festival is based around a re-enactment of the 1550 battle between Moors and Christians in which almost all the local people take part.

• WHERE: Almoina Square, Pollensa (Mallorca)


• WHEN: August 2 at 7pm


• More information: http://www.pollensa.com/en/places/to-visit/la-patrona-the-patron-saint-festivities/

Capdepera festival: events, children's activities, music, sports and much more, during the Capdepera festival.

• WHERE: Capdepera, Mallorca


• WHEN: from August 17 to 23


• More information in https://www.ajcapdepera.net/es