{"id":364,"date":"2012-12-20T10:53:15","date_gmt":"2012-12-20T10:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/?p=364"},"modified":"2012-12-28T11:44:48","modified_gmt":"2012-12-28T11:44:48","slug":"fiestascelebrationsactivities-to-enjoy-during-your-winter-holiday-201213","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/fiestascelebrationsactivities-to-enjoy-during-your-winter-holiday-201213\/","title":{"rendered":"FIESTAS, CELEBRATIONS , ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY DURING YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY 2012\/13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dear All<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Today,<\/strong> for those of you who are currently staying in one of our\u00a0lovely winter collection villas\u00a0during winter\u00a0and, in praticular, \u00a0over the Christmas period and New Year we pass some tips and suggestions for things to do in the local area of Pollensa and beyond.\u00a0 Our Island is not large, and within an hour or just over there are so many interesting places to explore and enjoy, so no excuses&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>FIESTAS, \u00a0CELEBRATIONS DURING JANUARY ON THE ISLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>To name a few&#8230;&#8230;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>5<sup>TH<\/sup> January.\u00a0 The three Kings (Spanish official Christmas celebrations).\u00a0 Main fiesta in Palma, but also in the local towns as this is a great part of the Christmas celebrations<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>6<sup>th<\/sup> January.\u00a0\u00a0Official\u00a0Spanish Christmas Day.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>16<sup>th<\/sup> January. Fiesta of\u00a0 &#8220;San Antonio Abad&#8221; .\u00a0 Traditional dances, in the evening large bonfires are lit locals dress up and dance around them. \u00a0This is celebrated mainly in Sa Pobla, Arta, Costitx.\u00a0 In Sa Pobla the traditional savory cakes are made called \u201cEspinegades\u201d and some cakes include eels.<\/li>\n<li>17<sup>TH <\/sup>January. Pollensa celebrates\u00a0 &#8220;Pi de Sant Antoni\u201d.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>19<sup>th<\/sup> January. \u00a0Fiesta \u201cRevetia de Sant Sebasita\u201d more bonfires are lit people gather around to joint the festivities.\u00a0 Celebrated mainly in Palma Costitx<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>20<sup>th<\/sup> January. Fiestas \u201cSant Sebastia\u201d. Patron of Palma.\u00a0 Celebrated in Palma.\u00a0 In Pollensa the fiesta of \u201cSant Sebastia\u201d is celebrated with a Procession where an image of the Saint is carried around the town.<\/li>\n<li>February. Carnival time fiestas are celebrated throughout the month of February in all towns across Mallorca.\u00a0 Spectacular processions of floats with children\u00a0 as well as families dressed up are known as \u201cSa Rua\u201d and some of the most poplular towns are Palma, Playa de Palma, Palma Nova, Magaluf.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">2.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>RESTAURANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although there are not so many restaurants open as in the height of our summer months, there are of course,\u00a0 restaurants who do stay open all year sufficiently\u00a0so, offering lunch or evening dining between\u00a0resorts of \u00a0old town Pollensa, Puerto Pollensa and Port Alcudia.\u00a0\u00a0Also in Port Pollensa, and Port Alcudia some front line chic cafes\u00a0are still open all year, enticing those who are lucky enough to be on holiday this time of year, to sit back \u00a0and &#8221;\u00a0lap up&#8221;\u00a0 the warm\u00a0winter sunshine relaxing watching the world go by without the hustle and bustle\u00a0experienced in our summer months. Also,\u00a0very often, \u00a0during the months of December and January, one can experience\u00a0the Bay of Pollensa becomes\u00a0calm and glossary,\u00a0like a lake&#8230;&#8230;\u00a0\u00a0resulting &#8211; \u00a0views over the bay are\u00a0both stunning and magical.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">3.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>ACTIVITIES, GOLF, WALKS, SHOPPING IN PALMA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>To name a few&#8230;..<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the avid golfer although we have our local Golf Courses firstly,\u00a0here in Pollensa for you to participate,\u00a0 secondly Aucanada Nr. Port Alcudia nearby, which is only approx 10 mins away,\u00a0along with \u00a0many other excellent\u00a0golf courses to visit during your stay if you wish to go\u00a0further afield.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>GOLF COURSES IN SURROUNDS OF POLLENSA:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Golf Pollensa. Tel 971 53 32 16<\/li>\n<li>Golf Alcanada or (Aucanada as known).\u00a0 Tel 971 54 95 60<\/li>\n<li>Capdepera Golf Nr. Arta. Tel 971 81 85 00<\/li>\n<li>Canyamel Golf.\u00a0 On East Coast Tel 971 \u00a0\u00a084 13 13.<\/li>\n<li>Golf Son Severa. Costa de los Pinos East coast Tel 84 00 96<\/li>\n<li>Pula Golf Son Severa. Tel 971 81 70 34<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0GOLF COURSES AROUND THE ISLAND:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Golf Vall Dor. Nr. Cala Dor south east coast 971 83 70 68<\/li>\n<li>Golf de Andratx.\u00a0 Camp de Mar other side of Palma.\u00a0 Tel 971 23 62 80<\/li>\n<li>Golf Santa Ponca. Calvia.\u00a0 Tel 971 69 02 11<\/li>\n<li>Son Vida Golf. \u00a0Palma.\u00a0 Tel\u00a0 971 79 12 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>SUGGESTED WALKS SURROUNDS OF POLLENSA:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Boquer Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is easy walk 6km popular place for bird watches particularly in migration seasons April May and Sept Oct. \u00a0Start at the roundabout seafront Puerto Pollensa.\u00a0 Follow road signs to Formentor.\u00a0 Turn left past the ORO PLAYA HOTEL SUPERMARKET.\u00a0 Stone pillars mark the entrance to a tree lined lane which leads to a ridge and large farmhouse.\u00a0 Go through the gate and uphill along a stony track.\u00a0 You will soon enter a steep sided cleft in the rocks. \u00a0The track across the valley is well worn, weaving through a sparse landscape strewn with wild flowers, shrubs. \u00a0 The track also continues down a sharp incline passing a freshwater spring to small shingle beach of Cala Boquer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cala San Vicente<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Puerto Pollensa you can walk through the mountains to Cala San Vicente.\u00a0 The walk starts opposite the petrol station,\u00a0the road that is next to the\u00a0firestone garage or you can start the walk from Siller residential area. \u00a0You may like to walk one way and catch the bus for example or taxi back.\u00a0 There and back will take approx 2 hours more or less.\u00a0 If you are coming from Cala San Vicente you will need to take the road on the other side of the Bay from the Hotel Molins and follow the signposted path which leads you over the mountain and down to Puerto Pollensa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Puig de Maria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Pollensa we can climb to the Puig a mountain approx 335m high with its summit a XIV Century Monastery.\u00a0 To climb the Puig we walk along the path, although the slopes are rather steep, with curving bends,\u00a0they are between pine and oak trees and have magnificent views over the valley of Pollensa.\u00a0 The last section is the old medieval path, at the end pilgrims steps, \u00a0we are met by the mystery of the Puig Sanctuary, half convent, half fortress.\u00a0 You can rest at the top, there is a small bar and restaurant, alternatively a picnic area.\u00a0 It is possible to spend the night in one of the cells which is simple, yet well appointed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>PALMA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Palma de Mallorca the capital of Mallorca \u00a0is a <strong>sophisticated and cosmopolitan city<\/strong>,\u00a0 for many of us who work in tourism, unfortunately, during summer months, do not get the time to visit and enjoy\u00a0this amazing city, \u00a0as we would like, however,\u00a0during winter months is when time allows, \u00a0is the\u00a0ideal time\u00a0enjoy within the cooler months as well.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0It is a city with fabulous boutiques, Armani and more, \u00a0side walk cafes, excellent international restaurants, traditional and famous\u00a0tapa bars,\u00a0including\u00a0 city\u00a0sightseeing venues such as the <strong>old quarter<\/strong> which was walled until beginning of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century which centres on the magnificent Gothic Cathedral.\u00a0 Then, \u00a0there is the new modern city stretching out westwards along the magnificent\u00a0Bay.\u00a0 The third area is the harbour and promenade area, directly below the cathedral and on the bay itself.\u00a0 Not forgetting Bellver Castle.\u00a0 Strikingly well preserved fortress built for Jaume 11 beginning of 14<sup>th<\/sup> century.\u00a0 Approx 3km west of the city centre and commands stunning views over the Bay of Palma and the city itself. \u00a0 Palma offers lots to <strong>explore<\/strong> abundance of <strong>shops, museums, galleries, squares, churches, bars and restaurants,<\/strong>\u00a0 &#8220;without fail&#8221;,\u00a0 one should add to your agenda, take a day out of\u00a0your holiday to enjoy the sights of this lovely city and&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; all it has to offer.\u00a0 If you dont want to drive, dont worry, take the <strong>local bus from Pollensa or\u00a0enjoy the \u00a0delightful train ride from Sa Pobla,<\/strong> the train takes you directly into the <strong>Plaza Espana,<\/strong>\u00a0 where all \u00a0shops and sight seeing\u00a0are walkable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>PLACES OF INTEREST GENERALLY ON THE ISLAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other places you may wish to add to your agenda:-<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Cala Dor.\u00a0 On east coast of Island.<\/li>\n<li>Deia. Amazing, on\u00a0rugged west coast<\/li>\n<li>Valldemossa romantic village southern end of Sierra de Tramontana<\/li>\n<li>Inca.\u00a0 Third largest town appreciated for its leather industry<\/li>\n<li>Lluc a visit to \u201cMonasterio de Lluc\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Caves of Campanet not far from Pollensa<\/li>\n<li>Village of Fornalutx this tiny village probably\u00a0&#8220;the most beautiful on the Island&#8221;, \u00a0not to be missed on the outskirts of Soller down the western coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We do hope you have enjoyed reading our &#8220;<strong>\u00a0tips and suggestions&#8221; \u00a0<\/strong>of some places of interest on the Island, whilst on holiday during our winter months<strong> <\/strong>with, and especially so, \u00a0within our\u00a0festive season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>THE BEST VILLAS POLLENSA.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear All Today, for those of you who are currently staying in one of our\u00a0lovely winter collection villas\u00a0during winter\u00a0and, in praticular, \u00a0over the Christmas period and New Year we pass some tips and suggestions for things to do in the local area of Pollensa and beyond.\u00a0 Our Island is not large, and within an hour [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[39],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/364"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=364"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":366,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/364\/revisions\/366"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebestvillaspollensa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}