Festivals In April Ideal For A Mallorca Holiday

he island may be an ideal spot to visit all year round,Spanish culture than to head to a traditional
April is a great month for culture vultures who wantcelebration such as a saint's feast day. Visitors should
to get a taste of Spanish life and head to a realjust make sure that when they leave their luxury villa
Spanish fiesta, as during this month, several festivalsin Mallorca, they are fully equipped to make the most
and events are held across Mallorca.of their day - with both a guidebook and camera
The island of Mallorca is the biggest in the wholeessential to a festival visit.
Balearic set and, as well as offering sandy beachesLater in the month
perfect for lying on, reading a book, and watchingBut it is not just at the start of the month that
the world go by, is home to some of Spain's bestvisitors to a luxury villa in Mallorca can enjoy a
nightclubs in the capital city of Palma.traditional Spanish festival, as Mallorca also hosts a
A culture filled holiday to Mallorca?number of events on April 23rd, for St George's Day.
However, for those keen to see real Spanish life andAs well as being the patron saint of England, St
soak up the culture of Mallorca, April is the best timeGeorge is also the saint of the Catalonia region of
to jump on a plane as the island celebrates twoSpain. According to legend, St George slayed a
major dates on the calendar - the Festa Santdragon to save a princess and to mark his brave and
Francesc, or Feast of St Francis, and the Feast of Stvaliant efforts the Spanish like to take to the streets.
Jordi, also known as the patron saint of England, StIn Spain, the St George's Day celebrations have a
George.romantic tinge which many Brits may not have seen
Waking up in a luxury villa on Mallorca is the best waybefore. As part of tradition, roses are given out on
to start a day of exploration on the island and a daythe saint's feast day to highlight the belief that he
out on April 2nd is best for fans of culture.was both a chivalrous and romantic man, which gives
This day is the date on which St Francis of Paola isthe whole day a Valentine's Day feel and makes it an
supposed to have died, way back in 1507 AD - andideal event to attend for those seeking a love-tinged
Spaniards mark his death with a day of carnivals andbreak on Mallorca.
other festivals.A stay in a luxury villa in Mallorca is a great way of
St Francis of Paola was a Catholic saint born in Italyadding a real touch of romance to a break on the
and it is believed that he and two others were theisland. From waking up in a peaceful and luxurious
founders of the religious group which eventuallyroom, to taking a swim in their own pool and relaxing
became known as the Minim Friars.with all the comforts they enjoy at home, a holiday
He is the patron saint of sailors and naval officersinvolving a stay in a quality Mallorca villa is ideal for
and is also the saint of Calabria in Italy.couples wanting to get away from it all.
According to legend, St Francis was a gifted manHolidaying in a luxury private villa could give both
who as well as devoting his life to the church andcouples and families the chance to enjoy peace and
living in a monastery, was able to predict events andquiet, solitude and privacy, all in comfortable
see into the future.surroundings with everything they could possibly need
There is no better way of getting under the skin offor a stress-free and chilled out getaway.