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Menorca Island News Menorca - Where the celebrations never stop! Menorca - Where the celebrations never stop!
Ibiza may be the island with the global reputation for non-stop partying, but that’s not to say that their Menorcan neighbours don’t know how to let their hair down. And with 14 public holidays officially recognised, it’s fair to say that these islanders are pretty clued up when it comes to having a good time. And that’s why Menorca – the second largest of the Balearic Islands off Spain’s south-eastern coast – is such a fantastic holiday destination.
While many fiestas and fixed events are steeped in tradition and may well have a religious connection, the festivities calendar is always being added to. And as is typical of the impromptu Spanish approach to socialising, the Menorcan social diary is always being added to.
If you love to set yourself firmly on the tourist trail, you will never be at a loss for events to attend or fiestas and feasts to join. But being slightly less of a tourist magnet than Ibiza, there is plenty going on behind the scenes which - if you are lucky enough to experience at first hand - is a golden opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of the native islanders themselves.
For those diehard, unapologetic tourists among you, it’s possible to enjoy an itinerary full of shopping, dining and entertainment, no matter which time of year you decide to visit this friendly island. But equally, for those on a mission to embrace the Great Outdoors with open arms, you can opt for just about every water sport in existence, go biking, horse riding or ranching, or tone up with some breathtaking coastal walks.
The run-up to Christmas is full of things to do and events to attend, not least some spiritually-enlightening mass services and religious feast days, such as the birthday of Franciscan monk Junipero Serra, at the end of November. Many people visiting off season fall in love with the magic of a Menorcan Christmas. Noche Buena, of Christmas Eve, includes nativity plays in churches and town squares and midnight mass.
And for those heading for a break to recover from the intensity and excesses of Christmas, try and find out what is being done in your resort to mark the Revelta I Beneides de Sant Antoni Abat. It is usually a very colourful spectacle, involving fireworks, bonfires, street parades, feasting and dancing. Many people dress up in traditional costumes, so if you’re feeling adventurous, this could be one sure-fire way of getting in with the locals.
No matter which month you visit Menorca in, there is guaranteed to be a feast day or festival going on somewhere. If you want to be in on the action, talk to local shopkeepers, property agents or tourist guides to find out where the party’s at.
Other key festivities on the Menorcan calendar – and indeed many of the Balearic Islands – include the fancy dress carnival parades of February and March, in preparation for Lent. Semanta Santa – or Maundy Thursday is marked with a procession and a crucifix parading the streets of Mao.
But whether you want to take it easy, or live it up with the locals, there’s sure to be a celebration to suit your chosen pace in Menorca.
If you love to set yourself firmly on the tourist trail, you will never be at a loss for events to attend or fiestas and feasts to join. But being slightly less of a tourist magnet than Ibiza, there is plenty going on behind the scenes which - if you are lucky enough to experience at first hand - is a golden opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of the native islanders themselves.
For those diehard, unapologetic tourists among you, it’s possible to enjoy an itinerary full of shopping, dining and entertainment, no matter which time of year you decide to visit this friendly island. But equally, for those on a mission to embrace the Great Outdoors with open arms, you can opt for just about every water sport in existence, go biking, horse riding or ranching, or tone up with some breathtaking coastal walks.
The run-up to Christmas is full of things to do and events to attend, not least some spiritually-enlightening mass services and religious feast days, such as the birthday of Franciscan monk Junipero Serra, at the end of November. Many people visiting off season fall in love with the magic of a Menorcan Christmas. Noche Buena, of Christmas Eve, includes nativity plays in churches and town squares and midnight mass.
And for those heading for a break to recover from the intensity and excesses of Christmas, try and find out what is being done in your resort to mark the Revelta I Beneides de Sant Antoni Abat. It is usually a very colourful spectacle, involving fireworks, bonfires, street parades, feasting and dancing. Many people dress up in traditional costumes, so if you’re feeling adventurous, this could be one sure-fire way of getting in with the locals.
No matter which month you visit Menorca in, there is guaranteed to be a feast day or festival going on somewhere. If you want to be in on the action, talk to local shopkeepers, property agents or tourist guides to find out where the party’s at.
Other key festivities on the Menorcan calendar – and indeed many of the Balearic Islands – include the fancy dress carnival parades of February and March, in preparation for Lent. Semanta Santa – or Maundy Thursday is marked with a procession and a crucifix parading the streets of Mao.
But whether you want to take it easy, or live it up with the locals, there’s sure to be a celebration to suit your chosen pace in Menorca.
