Santanyí
Festes de Sant Jaume of Santanyí
When
25 July 2027
25 de julio
Type
Patron saint feast
About this tradition
Santanyí's main festival in the middle of July, when the municipality of Mallorca's finest coves recovers for a few days its character as an inland town, with the golden stone of Santanyí as the setting.
History & origin
Santanyí was a fortified town facing corsair raids: sa Porta Murada still stands. Its stone — the marès of Santanyí — built cathedrals and palaces across Mallorca and even on the mainland. Sant Jaume, patron of pilgrims, has presided since the 13th century.
How it is celebrated
Processó from the parish church, correfoc through sa Porta Murada, verbenes in the plaça Major and an organ concert in the church — the Santanyí organ, from the 18th century, is one of the finest in Europe and is played during the festival.
Ritual elements
- ·Processó de Sant Jaume
- ·Correfoc a sa Porta Murada
- ·Concert d'orgue
- ·Verbenes
Associated gastronomy
Fish from the coves: raor, cap-roig, sírvia. Frit de peix. Santanyí apricots, historically grown in the district. Local wine.
Municipality
How to get there
MA-19 from Palma (45 min) or MA-4014 from Felanitx. Bus 501.
Some details of this celebration are pending confirmation from official sources.