Cala d'Or
15 August Festival of Saint Mary of the Sea:
A mass is held in the afternoon and then a procession of
boats.
Santanyí
17 January Saint Anthony's Day:
Animals are blessed, a deep-rooted tradition in Mallorca
. The previous night the traditional bonfires are held and
people eat toast . It is the most magical night on the island.
The Sunday nearest to 10 February Saint Scholastica's Day:
Mass is held at the sanctuary of Puig de Consolació
and Saint Scholastica, who intercedes for rain. Many people
maintain the tradition of walking up there.
First Sunday in March Day of the sanctuary of El Puig de
Consolació:
A solemn mass is held, the "Joys of the Virgin"
are sung and the fruits are blessed with the True Cross.
Takes place on 25 July. Saint James's Day
Celebrates the day when the first stone of the current parish
church was laid, so it is also known as the "Festival
of the Works".
It is held on the third Saturday in October. Santanyí
Fair:
It is an agricultural, craft and industrial fair.
This is held on 30 November. Festival of the patron saint,
Saint Andrew:
The parish church is Saint Andrew's church. There is a solemn
mass and many leisure and cultural activities during the
week.
On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, there is a market in
the Plaza Mayor. Fruit and vegetables are sold, as well
as clothes and other utensils.
