7 things to do at Christmas in Mallorca

Few places in the world are touristically comparable to the island of Majorca. And this is because, regardless of the time of year you visit, the island always offers great attractions. Proof of this are the different activities that we are going to recommend to enjoy Christmas in Mallorca. In addition, the plans extend practically for the total of the months of December and January. So you can organize better.

Enjoy excursions around the island

We start with one of the great attractions of Mallorca: its natural and historical heritage that will allow you to go on a multitude of excursions. In addition, wherever you stay, you will always have information about companies and services that organize this type of activity. There are three:

• Horseback riding. They can be done all over the island, but there are more beautiful areas than others. One of them is to tour the Bay of Alcudia, which will allow you to enjoy the views of one of the best coastal areas of the island.
• Enter the bowels of the island through the Cuevas del Drach. It is an unmissable place that you cannot miss. These caves are close to Manacor and they are really spectacular. The route is about two and a half kilometers long and reaches 30 meters deep. During the journey -the most spectacular part- there is access to a large lake of about 100 meters in length that can be traveled by boat. In addition, in front of it there is an auditorium where concerts are organized.
• Know the talayotic civilization. Many people do not know it, but the Balearic Islands have been populated in an organized way for 4,000 years. It is what is called the Talayotic culture that has archaeological remains throughout the island. You can reach them on your own or on guided tours. Including on horseback.

Route through the best nativity scenes on the island

As in the rest of Spain, at the end of November and the beginning of December the nativity scenes begin to be set up all over the island and they are not removed until well into the month of January. But, what are the best cribs in Mallorca? Here is a small list:

• Bethlehem of Cort, in Palma. It is one of the most visited due to its large size and it is set up by the town hall. As you can see in the image above, the town of Belen itself replicates with all kinds of daily and sacred situations.
• Belen d’es Raiguer in Council. In this town near Benisalem, Belen is organized between December 8 and January 14.
• Belen in Felanitx. The House of Culture of this town in the south of the island will have it available between December 11 and January 17.

Enjoy the Christmas lights in the streets and shopping centers

Along with the nativity scenes, another of the attractions of any city at Christmas is walking through the areas most decorated with Christmas lights. These can be streets and also shopping centers, in addition of course to the typical Christmas trees:

• The English Court of Palma. True to tradition, this mall turns on Christmas lights on December 24. The event has a lot of pull since famous people usually attend.
• Christmas tree in Palma. In addition to the streets and shopping centers, we recommend you visit the Christmas tree that is set up in the Parc de les Estacions. It reaches 23 meters high.
• Walk the streets of Manacor. The most important city in the south of the island also dresses up and lights up its streets with its Christmas lights. In addition, like other years, you will be able to explore the best-lit streets in the “little Christmas train”. Tickets can be purchased at shops in the area.

The best Christmas markets in Mallorca

Between walks you can take advantage of the mentioned cities to visit the Christmas markets in Mallorca and buy a souvenir. Some recommendations:

• Port Adriano Christmas market. This town to the west of the island has evolved the concept of a Christmas market with its Street Christmas Festival , which includes food trucks.
• Christmas market in the Plaza Mayor of Palma. It is a classic and one of the largest on the island. You will find everything.
• Puerto Portals Market. If you stay in the surroundings of the capital, to the west you have this classic market. In addition to shops, there are also bars and beach bars to have a snack.
• Spanish Town Market. In Palma, the place is also visited for having replicas of different towns in Spain. To this architectural exhibition, at Christmas, a market is added.

Al Palma Aquarium con ninos

As it is very possible that you visit the island as a family with children, it is important to plan some activities with them. In addition to those already mentioned, a very interesting one can be to visit the Palma Aquarium. It is north of Playa del Arenal, very close to the airport.

The complex is large, which allows it to house enough marine habitats to house sharks, mantas, corals, jellyfish, tropical fish and even whales. Next to these marine habitats there is also a large area of ​​jungle and gardens, one of them on the roof.

Try Mallorcan gastronomy

You can try it in any corner of the island, but there are more famous places than others. As for the dishes to taste, there are the classics: Trampo coca, ensaimada, Arros Brut, Majorcan-style roast suckling pig (with meat from Mallorcan native pigs) or the popular sobrasada. Now, since you visit the island at Christmas, what is the typical gastronomy of this time on the island? Some dishes that you can taste are:

• Bullit de Nadal, soup that usually introduces to any meal during Christmas. It is very popular at the rural level.
• Christmas soup Filled with broth and pasta “gallets” with meat.
• Turkey scalds.
• The popular suckling pig, which is eaten on December 25.
• And Coca de Turron or Salsa de Nadal for dessert, among others.

Get to know the Cant de la Sibila in the Cathedral of La Palma

To end this little guide on what to do at Christmas in Majorca, we would like to recommend an activity related to the joy that the Christmas season entails. It is one of the most beautiful spiritual experiences that can be enjoyed during this period of the year.

The Cant de la Sibila is a melody considered Gregorian and is performed at the Misa del Gallo, just before Christmas Eve. The event is celebrated in many churches on the island, but it is in the Cathedral of La Palma where it obtains the most repercussions. This ritual has been celebrated in Mallorca since the Middle Ages and is now an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.