Markets

In 2000, the first medieval market was organised for the 700 year commemoration of the foundation of the Capdepera Castle by King Jaume II in 1300 AD. The market repeats every year on the third weekend of May.

At the beginning of the summer season the International Nautical Fair comes to Majorca’s Palma Bay. The fair has both floating and dry dock based exhibition areas during 9 days.

The floating area exhibits over 300 sailing boats and yachts from 8 to 45 meters in length.

Every year culture, tradition and handcraft join together at the Pottery Fair of Marratxi. This fair started in 1983 and has become an important fair to show all the different ways to treat and work clay. As well as the fair and exhibit tables, the visitors are able to enjoy numerous events such as watching the Giants dance, traditional music and dances, as well as activities to entertain the younger ones.

Located on the south eastern side of the island (about 15 mins drive from Cala D’or) S’ Horta (pronounced ‘SORTA’) has its village festival the last week in May. One of the highlights is the fair, which happens on the Sunday of the festival around 23rd of May.

Two miles inland from the beach you will find the old fortified town of Alcudia with its walls built up by King Jaume I in about 1300 A.D. The town is excellent to stroll round, and you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to eat and drink as you take in its charming streets.