Menorca Fiestas Guide
rich in photographs and interactive maps
rich in photographs and interactive maps
Are not held for the benefits of tourists, so are genuine and much loved by the islanders. Each town has it's own but generally will be ceremonial and visual - often with riders showing off their horsemanship skills. Menorcans love to celebrate their patron Saint and each town will have theirs which is celebrated during one or more fiestas each year.
Most fiestas have a a ceremonial religous start, followed by Jaleo ( parade of horses with riders showing off their skills ), then later in the evening there will often be live music followed with closing fire works displays on the last day at mignight.
During Fiesta season there is a special "jaleo bus" to take revelers to and from the Fiestas at night. Look out for timetables at bus stops and published in local guides and at tourist offices.
Ciutadella | 23rd and 24th June | Sant Joan |
Ferreries | 23rd, 24th and 25th August | Sant Bartomeu |
Es Migjorn Gran | 5th weeken in July or 1st weekend in August | Sant Cristòfol |
Es Mercadal | 3rd weekend in July | Sant Martí |
Alaior | 2nd weekend in August | Sant Llorenç |
Cala'n Porter | 3rd weekend in September | |
Maó | 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th in September | Mare de Deú de Gràcia |
Sant Climent | 3rd weekend in August | Sant Climent |
Llumeçanes | 1st weekend in August | Sant Gaietà |
Sant Lluís | Last weekend in August | Sant Lluís |
Es Castell | 24th, 25th and 26th in July | Sant Jaume |
Es Castell's fiesta runs over a few days with different entertainments around the main square( Placa S'Esplanada) and the two local harbours ( Calas Fonts, Cala Corb.) On the main square ( from 16:00 onwards ) there are funfair rides, big bouncy castles, trampolines and sidestalls. There will also be various live outdoor classical, jazz and youth concerts and a terrific fireworks display on the last evening in Cala Fonts/Mahon Harbour at midnight. All of this is free of charge. Full details (in english) in local papers and local tourist office (on main square) .
Es Castell Fiesta Photos