| CELEBRATIONS IN JANUARY
1st of January: Caramella of Nadal
Come to Ibiza during January and enjoy this warm religious holiday, extending the Christmas celebrations. In almost all churches of the island, many choirs offer their sweet songs and carols by the arrival of the Lord.
Venue: Churches of Ibiza.
1st of January: the Flowering Almond
Since January, thousands of visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the island of Ibiza, thanks to the hundreds of almond trees that adorn the plaza and scent of Corona. Entire families are coming from all over Europe and America, choosing the fields of almond trees to spend pleasant family evenings enjoying the fresh and healthy air in the locality. It is common in some higher areas of the esplanade leading painters come under his arm their canvases in order to portray the beauty of the fields of almond and families and couples out there where they are resting. Even at night, when the month is ending and reach the days of full moon, the fields are filled with an almond beauty night not to be missed.
Venue: the esplanade of Corona.
1st of January: Ball Pagès
This pleasant holiday, where typical dances take place, are on Sundays until the 31st of January. It's a very colorful spectacle and always captivates visitors showing characters typical of Spanish folklore. There is no doubt this is an option of culture and tradition not to be missed. The meeting point is the central Ses Fonts Passage in downtown San Antonio. There are amateur and professional dancers who surprised with its complicated steps and their costumes to all attendees. Enjoy this joyful feast!
Venue: Pasaje de Ses Fonts, in the heart of San Antonio de Portmany.
17th of January: San Antonio de Portmany Festivities
This beautiful town of Ibiza receives hundreds of visitors at the beginning of the year because of the holidays of the municipality. Visit San Antonio de Portmany, formerly known as San Antonio Abad. Colorful parades are held by the main street of the city and carried out the traditional competitions of floats. There is no better opportunity to test the ibinceca delicious meal that is served in major food fairs around the town. The festival moves to the beaches as Xinxó, and Cala Salada Beach Espuerta. People danced late into the night even though it is not summer season. Many clubs organize celebrations on the sand, leaving the tourists unforgettable experiences.
Venue: San Antonio de Portmany.
CELEBRATIONS IN FEBRUARY
2nd of February: Week of the Sea in San Antonio
There are many people who think on holidays as relax and other that tries to keep body and mind healthy. If you like navigation, the famous Yacht Club of San Antonio de Portmany organized every year the Week of the Sea. For more than seven days, San Antonio becomes a sports center in which different nautical navigators of Spain congregate to participate in exhibitions and skills of the highest quality. There are also some establishments that offer classes and equipment to tourists who wish to experience the magic for the first time of navigation. That way, visitors are active participants of the Week of the Sea. You can bea also part of it!
Venue: the Marina de San Antonio de Portmany.
3rd of February: The Carnival of Ibiza
The party par excellence in Ibiza is undoubtedly its carnival. Each February, this island becomes a great reference for fun and traditional holiday for visitors from all around the world. Many also know the party with the name of Mardi Gras. Forty days after the time of Lent, the towns of Ibiza are prepared to have fun with endless activities full of joy and warmth ibicenco. The streets are flooded by large masses of citizens who go out into the streets with costumes and singing typical over large ornate floats. Comparsas and choruses are going down the street, proclamation by harangues Ibiza. Even in churches, the religious party acquires splendor and put up pictures as a procession in San Antonio and Santa Eulalia. Marching bands completed by end of this festive atmosphere that can not be missed. One of the most emblematic is the famous passage from the Chinese. Dragons and geishas walk through the streets with the typical music from the east. Their colorful costumes are a caress for the eyes, and even the little ones can have fun with the choreography of martial arts that are conducted on some floats, under the gaze of a large Buddha.
Venue: the streets of Ibiza.
12th of February: Festival of Ulundi
The lively town of Santa Eulalia del Rio celebrates its regional festival with much pomp and doing all sorts of activities to welcome tourists. The beauty of this county is obvious as it is the only place in Ibiza which has a river. During the festivities are conducted tours of colorful floats, accompanied by tunes campantes some of the groups and marching bands. One of the most festive is the perimeter of Puig de Missa. Many take the opportunity to visit the church of the city, founded in the sixteenth century and it is notable for its architectural beauty. There are concerts for young people and some activities for children.
Venue: near the Church of Santa Eulalia.
CELEBRATIONS IN MARCH
1st of March: Day of the Balearic Islands
This beautiful festival is held simultaneously in all the Balearic Islands in the archipelago. Large number of activities can fill your agenda in this celebration that raises rates as long tour through the different options that one finds to have fun with festivals, culture, tradition and color. Strong competition from trotting horse takes place at the Hippodrome of San Rafael. Many visitors congregate at the site to appreciate the magnificent condition of the Spanish purebred animals. The famous "meeting of peoples" is the ideal opportunity to purchase products from different cultures to enjoy the popular "with deep draft," which draws much attention from visitors. They also tend to have exposures to benefit a large number of concerts for all kinds of audiences. One of the most popular concerts has been in the Symphony Orchestra of Ibiza, which surprised the visitors with beautiful melodies such as Bolero by Ravel, Sibelius of Finland, and so on. Each year codes are new and there are youth groups so that everyone is amused.
Venue: Racecourse San Rafael, the field Ferial de Ibiza.
15th of March: Trophy Run Road Santa Eulalia
Santa Eulalia is one of the most popular towns of Ibiza and stresses in March to carry out particular sporting events, ideal for visitors who are always in search of adventure and fun. In different skills such as athletics, cycling and mountain biking; participants are trying to overcome various obstacles in order to get the prized trophy. Everyone can participate. There are special facilities for tourists who want to participate unannounced. This is surely one of the most famous sports festival of Santa Eulalia, ideal to test their endurance and strength.
Venue: Santa Eulalia del Rio.
17th of March: Festival de Teatro de Ibiza
Do you like any cultural expression of places to travel? Because if you love the histrionics and the ability of people to tell stories, visit Ibiza in March and see all the works of the Theater Festival. This great celebration of the performing arts lasts for more than a month, submitted successful works of Europeans and Americans. The Ministry of Culture opens, each March, this great festival which brings many visitors from around the world at the Teatro Cas Serres, located in the heart of Ibiza. Clear that after a few days, the theater festival is moving to the island of Formentera, just Cinema Culture auditorium of St. Francis Xavier, located near the main town. Every year, there are about twenty plays that fill the expectations of most demanding lovers of theatrical culture. Do not miss this great cultural celebration!
Venue: Teatro Cas Serres of Ibiza and Formentera, the municipal hall Saint Francis Xavier.
CELEBRATIONS IN APRIL
5th of April: celebration of San Vicente de sa Cala
Once the winter starts to close, in San Vicente de sa Cala conducted the feast that employers are held with great devotion by the faithful of the town and by visitors who come from across the country to be part of this religious festival. After an important Mass at noon, the bishop of the place starts to a large procession for the patron Saint Vincent stroll through the streets pouring blessings to the audience However, the celebrations begin a few days earlier. Even in March and began to organize sports days. Are well-known football matches between married and unmarried carried out on the track sports in the locality. The central day of the feast, before the Mass, they sounded the bells of the city by giving notice to the conclusion by the employer. After the Mass, in the Plaza of the Church, one can enjoy a beautiful dance Pagés initiated by the Colla of Labritja. The theater also features performances Parish with guests from other locations in Spain. They can not miss the popular evenings. They are presented here for various groups blessing of the faithful. As a finishing touch, the festival ends with a great castle of fireworks at midnight. The festivals are celebrated in San Vicente as large and it is unthinkable to miss this great adventure.
Venue: Multipurpose court in San Vicente, Chief Parish, and city streets.
12th of April: Patron Saint Festival of San Francisco de S'Estany
This beautiful town of Ibiza has a population quite devout and that each month of April celebrates the festival in honor of its patron saint. The religious festival always begins at noon on Sunday. The faithful gather in the parish church to hear the Mass offered by the bishop of the same locality. It is the ideal opportunity to appreciate the details of the Parish Church, which dates from the eighteenth century and draws attention for its recent altar restored. Once the Mass, amid prayers and songs, it initiates a massive procession through the streets of the city most representative. The celebration lasts until evening, all in order to pay homage to the saint who stressed he was very young to be a hermit in Italy.
Venue: Parroquia de San Francisco de S'Estany.
April: Craft Show plate d 'Art
During the Easter vacation in Ibiza, many artisans congregate in the city center to be part this great event where samples are collective and individual. Visit the Paseo de Vara del Rey, where the show takes on great popularity of artisans and you can buy the works that you are interested. Many tourists choose the Plate event d 'Art as it is a great place to buy souvenirs of the trip and to nourish culture and new forms of expression.
Venue: Paseo de Vara del Rey.
23th of April: Fiestas de San Jorge de ses Salines
Ibiza is celebrated with great fervor the feast of St. George in the parish that bears the same name. After a Mass in the main place, it takes just an attractive procession where the image of Sant Jordi strolling through the streets of the city. This patron of the town is known for its bizarre representations. It is said to beat a big dragon that beset the city and also saved a princess. The groups accompanying the procession, putting a touch of color to a lot of joy and celebration that this should not be lost in any way. The culture of Ibiza is kept alive through events like the San Jorge.
Venue: parish of St. George de ses Salines.
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