| Whether they are looking forward to a sensational | | | | are over, a special service is held inside the church. |
| Spanish fiesta or want to hold a gathering of loved | | | | Another popular Spanish way of bringing in the new |
| ones in a relaxed and comfortable setting, opting to | | | | year is the eating of 12 grapes as the clock hits |
| welcome in the new year in Mallorca is sure to be a | | | | midnight. As the bell strikes 12 times, it is thought to |
| memorable experience for holidaymakers. Although | | | | be good luck to eat a grape in time with each ring. |
| mid-winter is often a time of year associated with | | | | The practice dates back to the early 20th century |
| cold temperatures, the island's Mediterranean climate | | | | and is thought to have originated in Alicante, where |
| means that even a visit in late December should be | | | | grape growers believed it was an effective way to |
| pleasantly warm. In fact, visitors may wish to spend | | | | use up the surplus of fruit they often had at the end |
| the last few hours of the year - and the first ones | | | | of the year. It has since spread throughout Mallorca |
| of the new one - celebrating on the beach, | | | | and the rest of Spain. Upon the eating of the grapes, |
| something they are unlikely to be able to do back | | | | revellers often embrace one another and raise a glass |
| home. | | | | of wine or champagne as they celebrate in the |
| However, those after authentic Mallorquin traditions | | | | island's many bars, clubs or restaurants. |
| should look to head to the Le Sue cathedral in Palma. | | | | Of course people may wish to carry on the |
| Every December 31st, the cathedral hosts a stunning | | | | festivities well into the early hours of January 1st and |
| fiesta - the Festa de l'Estendard - marking King James | | | | opting to stay in luxury farmhouses could be the ideal |
| I of Aragon's conversion of Palma to Christianity in | | | | way to do this. With such farmhouses containing a |
| the early 13th century. With dancing, music and | | | | whole host of modern appliances and features, |
| colourful costumes, locals and visitors alike are sure | | | | visitors will find it easy to make their new year |
| to be enthralled by the spectacle. Once the festivities | | | | celebrations in Mallorca one to remember. |