05.06.2019

What to do in June?

Mallorca & Menorca Guide

Travelling with the family? A romantic getaway break? Looking for something exclusive? Whatever the reason for your trip, getting to know a bit about the local culture and traditions is always a good idea. Markets, festivals, concerts ... in the summer the islands are full of activities and things to do. This post shares a few ideas on some of the best things to do in Mallorca and Menorca in June.

 

Index

  1. Markets
  2. Cuisine
  3. Music
  4. Festivals
  5. Sport
  6. Cultural visits

Markets

 

Puerto de Alcudia market: A night market in Puerto de Alcudia with handicrafts, costume jewellery and island-style clothing.

  • WHERE: Seafront promenade, Puerto de Alcudia (Mallorca)
  • WHEN: Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm to 10pm
  • More information: http://www.alcudia.net/ajuntament/es/Municipi/fires-festes-mercats/

 

Puerto de Pollensa market: Discover a wide range of typical products and handicrafts in this market in Puerto de Pollensa.

  • WHERE: Paseo Anglada Camarasa, Puerto de Pollensa (Mallorca)
  • WHEN: every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7pm to midnight

 

Mahón Vintage Market: If you are passionate about antiques, you must not miss this vintage market with a large choice of items with a lot of history.

  • WHERE: Claustre del Carme
  • WHEN: every Saturday from 10am to 2pm

 

 

 

Cuisine

 

Potato Night Festival: Bars, restaurants and food companies offer a wide range of dishes that have potatoes as their main ingredient or garnish.

  • WHERE: Plaça Major, Sa Pobla (Mallorca)
  • WHEN: June 7 and 8 from 7:30pm

 

 

 

Music

 

Classical music in Valldemossa: The chambers in which Frederic Chopin and George Sand stayed during their stay in La Cartuja de Valldemossa host the International Classical Music Festival.

  • WHERE: Plaça de la Cartuja, Valldemossa (Mallorca)
  • WHEN: On August 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 9:30pm
  • More information: https://ticketib.com/es/organizers/festival-chopin-valldemossa

 

Live music in Mahón: Menorca Music Festival is the proposal that proves that a good music festival and sustainable consumption are compatible.

  • WHERE: Es Mercadal
  • WHEN: August 2 to 9
  • More information: https://ocioenmenorca.com/menorca-music-festival-2024/

 

Valldemossa

Festivities

 

Sant Joan Festival: Enjoy a few days full of Menorcan traditions and the magnificent spectacle offered by horses and their riders.

  • WHERE: Ciutadella (Menorca)
  • WHEN: from June 22 to 25
  • More information: https://www.santjoanweb.com/

 

 

Sports

 

WTA Mallorca Open: One of the most important international events in women's tennis is held in Santa Ponsa.

  • WHERE: Santa Ponsa (Mallorca)
  • WHEN: from June 22 to 29
  • More information: https://www.mallorcaopen.org/

 

 

Cultural Visits

 

Mallorca Cathedral Terraces: Discover some of the most unknown and curious parts of the cathedral, such as the bell tower, the terraces of the flying buttresses or the passage between the two towers of the main façade.

  • WHERE: Mallorca Cathedral, Palma (Mallorca)
  • WHEN: from Monday to Saturday (check schedule)
  • More information: https://catedraldemallorca.org/index.php/en/information/visits/visits-terraces

 

Lazareto Island: located at the entrance to the port of Mahón. The incredible story behind this extraordinary building will amaze you!

  • WHERE: Lazareto Island, Mahón (Menorca)
  • WHEN: tuesdays, thursdays, saturdays and sundays

 

 

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