Fiestas in Menorca
Menorca has a fine tradition of fiestas (festes) that run throughout the summer, opening in Ciutadella and ending the season in Mahon. Visitors are welcomed at all events and there is truly no better way to both enjoy and understand the island.
The most famous event of all is Ciutadella's fiesta in honour of Sant Joan (St John) on 23rd and 24th June. Horses are part of the rich tradition and form the focal point of this very lively event - expect to see jousting, racing and spectators attempting to touch the horses heart for luck as they rear up!
For those over 18 be sure to try the traditional tipple of Menorcan fiestas - pomada. This pleasant cocktail is made from the local gin Xoriguer and lemonade, with plenty of ice.
Calendar of fiestas
| 23rd - 24th June | Ciutadella | Festes de Sant Joan |
| 3rd weekend, July | Es Mercadal | St Martin's Day |
| 24th - 25th July | Es Castell | St James's Day |
| 4th weekend, July | Fornells | St Anthony's Day |
| 5th weekend in July (or first in August) | Es Migjorn | St Christophers's Day |
| 1st weekend after 10th August | Alaior | St Lawrence's Day |
| 3rd weekend, August | Sant Climent | St Clement's Day |
| 23rd - 25th August | Ferreries | St Bartholomew's Day |
| Last weekend, August | Sant Lluis | St Louis's Day |
| 7th - 8th September | Mahon | Our Lady of Grace festivites |
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