| Spain is known for its festival culture, with hundreds | | | | dance, which is performed to try and increase the |
| of fiestas and events taking place all year round. | | | | fertility levels among the island's inhabitants. |
| From days of dancing to celebrate the patron day of | | | | Locals taking part in this dance can often be seen |
| a saint, to salsa dancing events and food-themed | | | | dressed up in colourful costumes of green, pink and |
| festivals, the country really knows how to have a | | | | white, to dance around a lady who may be dressed |
| good time. | | | | up as a pony. The dance symbolises the chasing |
| The chance to dance til they drop and get under the | | | | away of demons and is usually performed twice |
| skin of local culture could definitely be one of the | | | | during the Fiestas de San Agustin in Felanitx. |
| main draws for the millions of Brits who travel to | | | | Those on holiday in one of the many farmhouses in |
| Spain every year for a holiday. Appealing to a wide | | | | Mallorca which are available to rent could find that |
| range of travellers, the country is perfect for both | | | | they fancy getting into the swing of things and |
| romantic breaks for two, fun-filled family holidays and | | | | dressing up like the Spanish festival goers. |
| trips away with a large group of friends. | | | | An evening on Mallorca |
| A stay in a Mallorca farmhouse could prove ideal for | | | | As night falls, visitors' thoughts may turn to how best |
| all these sorts of holidays, as the wide range of | | | | to spend an evening on Mallorca - and the good |
| different sized properties with varying facilities means | | | | news is that they will truly be spoilt for choice. |
| there is sure to be one to fit in with any type of | | | | From family friendly bars and restaurants catering for |
| getaway. | | | | travellers of all ages, to nightclub hotspots perfect |
| So when is the best time to head to Mallorca - and | | | | for dancing the night away, the island really does |
| what can visitors get up to while they are there? | | | | have it all. |
| The best time to head off for a fun-filled Mallorca | | | | While on a Mallorca villa holiday, visitors to the island |
| break | | | | should certainly make sure they sample some of the |
| Any time of the year is pretty much ideal for a | | | | food for which it is known. |
| holiday to Mallorca, as the island - the largest in the | | | | As an island Mallorca is noted for its amazingly fresh |
| Balearic set - enjoys an enviable climate all year | | | | seafood which can be found in many of its |
| round. | | | | restaurants. Those on a romantic break could order a |
| The brilliant weather is one of the main reasons why | | | | number of different plates of tapas and share them. |
| Mallorca continues to be a mecca for Brits looking for | | | | These smaller plates are ideal for those who like to |
| somewhere to take their summer break and is | | | | sample as much of the local cuisine as possible when |
| certainly one of the island's best points. | | | | they are on holiday. |
| However, some months of the year may be ideal for | | | | Those with a big appetite could enjoy another |
| those looking to experience some Spanish culture and | | | | traditional Spanish dish, paella, which is made with rice, |
| head to a festival or two while enjoying a stay in a | | | | prawns, chicken and assorted vegetables. While Brits |
| villa in Mallorca. | | | | may have tried the dish back at home, the chance to |
| During June, the island comes alive with the sights | | | | try it from a traditional Spanish restaurant, cooked |
| and sounds of the world-famous Fiestas de San | | | | the right way, is something which should definitely |
| Agustin, which is held in the town of Felanitx. | | | | not be missed. |
| The festival is held to mark the saints day of San | | | | After a hearty meal and a drink or two, heading back |
| Agustin and is usually held in June each year. Visitors | | | | to a Mallorca villa is truly the best way to enjoy a |
| to the event will be enthralled by traditional dancing, | | | | relaxing evening. Visitors could round off their day |
| which is often to the sound of instruments including | | | | with a swim in their very own pool or simply relax |
| flutes and bagpipes. | | | | with all the comforts of home. |
| Another must see at the event is the Els Cavallets | | | | |