SANT JAUME (SANT CRIST TRIENNIAL) FIESTAS 2013 - ALCUDIA

Thursday, 18 July:
How did the ancient Romans dress?
Workshop for men's and women's clothing from Roman times led by designer Antònia Marquès and a specialist in clothing accessories (helmets), Steven Gregori. Place: Fundació Torrens. 18-20 July at 20:00. Reservations (free) from the Alcúdia auditorium.
21:00: Prayer/oration for the fiestas. Sant Jaume church.

Friday, 19 July:
21:30: Presentation of the book of photographs "D-Isla A-Isla". Can Fondo exhibition hall.
22:30: International DJ Raúl Parra at the bullring. Tickets on sale on the day at the bullring.

Saturday, 20 July:
10:00-18:00: Beach football tournament. Entries by phone (695 551 156, Tomeu Oliver / 652 526 541, Xisco Pons). Price per team 150 euros (is this right!!!?). Prizes: 300 euros first place, 200 euros second place, dinner for up to ten people third place. Takes place on the sports beach, Ciudad Blanca, Puerto Alcúdia.
16:00: Start of the 46th Alcúdia chess tournament. At the Fundació Torrens. Entries by phone (971 5454 289) between 21:00 and 23:00 by the end of 19 July. Price per player 5 euros / free for local players.

We are citizens of Pollentia!
Cooking from Roman times. Dishes prepared by restaurants in Alcúdia.
10:00: Roman games and children's workshops about ancient Rome including clothing workshop with Antònia Marquès. For children aged six to ten. Information and bookings: Can Torró library from 12 to 18 July. Tel: 971 547 311.
19:00-21:00: "Parvus Ludus". Disco light show with DJ Kike. Music, surprises and games for children to 16 years of age. On the Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
19:00: Roman hairdressing. Featuring Alcúdia hairdressing salons. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:30: Capitolina party in honour of the gods Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. In Pollentia, Roman town. Music from the 1980s and 1990s. DJs Kike Space and Javier Martín.

Sunday, 21 July:
16:00: Local shoot. At the Cap Gros shooting field.
22:00: The second quiz "Respon a 1000". Grand prize of 1,000 euros. In the bullring.

Monday, 22 July:
10:00: Three-a-side football tournament. Information: 971 907 109. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
19:30: Urban explorers. Activity to rediscover our town. A sensory experience of the architecture and other secrets of Alcúdia. For children from six to eleven and from twelve to sixteen. Sant Sebastià gate.
21:00: Supper for Alcúdia pensioners with dance and music and the group Flamers. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:00. Concert by the Alcúdia town choir, a special for the Sant Crist triennial. Pop rock music, the choir accompanied by various singers and musicians. Alcúdia Auditorium. Free entrance.

Tuesday, 23 July:
10:00: News about Sant Jaume 2013. Can Torró library.
18:30: Children's party with bouncies, foam splash, games, sports, face-painting etc. plus the group Mallorca Festa. On the Passeig de Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
20:00: Inauguration of exhibitions. Painting (at the Can Torró library) and haberdashery (in the library's basement).
22:30: Open-air theatre. The group Pometes Teatre presents "Qui m'ha robat sa roba" (who has stolen the clothes). Bullring.

Wednesday, 24 July:
18:30: Gymnastics show. Passeig de Pere Ventayol.
19:00: Open doors day at Pollentia Roman town.
19:00: Zumba master class. Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.
22:30: Brothers In Band (Dire Straits tribute). Passeig de Pere Ventayol.

Thursday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):
11:30: Procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
12:00: Celebration of Sant Jaume at the Sant Jaume church.
13:15: Traditional refreshments at the town hall.
18:30: Bullfighting on horseback. Tickets on the day at the box office and at Fonda Llabrés, Ses Muralles bars and the bullring bar.
22:15: Folk dance with Sarau Alcudienc and Els Millars from Castellón. Plaça de Carles V.

Friday, 26 July (Sant Crist Triennial celebration):
11:00: Solemn celebration of the Eucharist. Followed by the triennial procession for Sant Crist from the church and through the streets with accompaniment by the Alcúdia band of music.
19:30: Martial arts demonstration.
20:00: Start of three-a-side basketball tournament for children. Sports centre.
21:00: Via Fora special for Sant Crist with scenes from the miracle that took place on 24 February 1507. In front of the church.
22:30: Concert by the Alcúdia band of music. Plaça de la Constitució.
24:00: Fireworks. Plaça de Carles V.

Sunday, 28 July:
10:30: Exhibition of martial arts. Municipal gymnasium.
18:30: Bullfight with matadors Curro Díaz, Enrique Ponce, Diego Silvetti. Tickets on the day at the box office and at Fonda Llabrés, Ses Muralles bars and the bullring bar.
20:30: Procession from the bullring to the Plaça de la Constitució with La Xaranga d'Alcúdia.

LA VICTORIA, Alcúdia - La Mare de Déu 2013

Monday, 1 July:
18:00: The climb to La Victoria contest. Price 4 euros in advance. Various categories (children and adult). Departs from the Can Ramis building in Alcúdia market square.
18:00: Children's whistling to La Victoria.
20:30: Celebration of the Eucharist.
22:00: Fritters and mistela fortified wine for all.
22:30: Party with the folk and dance groups Sarau Alcudienc and Tacàritx.
00:30: Burnt rum for all.

Tuesday, 2 July:
10.00: Rockets fired from the town hall and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music.
11.30: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia band of music.
12.00: Eucharist with traditional offer of camomile.
12.30: Traditional jewel runs.
14.00: Paella for the benefit of maintenance work on the hospice. Tickets available from 10.00 from the hermitage.
16.30: Ball de bot with the Alcúdia band of music and showers of sweets and hazelnuts.

EASTER/HOLY WEEK 2013 - ALCÚDIA/PUERTO ALCÚDIA

Sunday, 24 March (Palm Sunday):
10:15 Puerto Alcúdia: Blessing for Palm Sunday followed by procession from C. Barques to the port's church (Mare de Déu del Carme i Sant Pere) and then mass.

11:30 Alcúdia: Blessing for Palm Sunday followed by procession in the Sant Jaume church square and then solemn mass.

19:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Mass and Palm Sunday procession.

19:30 Alcúdia: Mass. Sant Jaume church.

Thursday, 28 March:
19:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Last Supper.

19:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Last Supper.

21:00 Alcúdia: Procession.

Friday, 29 March:
10:30 Puerto Alcúdia: "Hora Santa". Meditation on the mysteries of Christ.

19:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Passion and the death of Christ.

19:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Passion and the death of Christ.

21:00 Alcúdia: Procession.

Saturday, 30 March:
19:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Vigil.

22:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Vigil.

Sunday, 31 March:
09:00 Alcúdia: Procession of the Discovery in front of the town hall followed by the solemn celebration of the Eucharist.

10:30 Puerto Alcúdia: Procession and solemn mass.

12:00 Alcúdia: Mass.

20:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Mass.

20:30 Alcúdia: Mass.

Tuesday, 2 April:
13:00 Sanctuary of La Victoria: Picnic, celebration of the Eucharist and lunch.

Sunday, 7 April:
13:00 Sant Martí Cave, Puerto Alcúdia: Picnic, celebration of the Eucharist and lunch.

SANT ANTONI ALCUDIA 2013

Wednesday, 16 January (Sant Antoni Eve):
16:30: Departure of Sant Antoni and the demons from the town hall, accompanied by pipers for a procession around the streets of Alcúdia.

20:00: Night of ximbombas and bonfires. In the Plaça Constitució. Plate of bread with sausage plus a drink, one euro.

Thursday, 17 January (Sant Antoni):
16:30: Traditional blessing of the animals by Sant Jaume church.

Bonfires will be lit at different times around the town and on the eve of Sant Sebastià (19 January), there will be two more and further ones on 23, 25 and 26 January. On the 26th, one of the fires will be that of Café Gregal in Puerto Alcúdia.

ALCUDIA CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR 2012-2013

Friday, 21 December:
19:00: Christmas concert with students of the Alcúdia school of music. Auditorium. Free.

Saturday, 22 December:
19:00: Carol singing in streets with the Alcúdia town choir.

23:00: DJ's Two Many Cifres in the Passeig Pere Ventayol.

Christmas Eve:
19:00: Sibil-la and Angel chants. Puerto Alcúdia church. 22:30 at Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

Christmas Day:
12:00: Solemn mass, 19:30 Eucharist at Sant Jaume.

Boxing Day:
12:00: Solemn mass at Sant Jaume.

13:00: Arrival of dignitaries at the town hall and the performance of La Balanguera (the official Mallorcan hymn) by the Alcúdia school of music band. Followed by Christmas message by the lady mayor.

19:30: Eucharist at Sant Jaume.

New Year's Eve:
23:40: Bells at the town hall followed by the New Year party in the Plaça Constitució with groups Val Nou and Torrofort.

New Year's Day:
12:00: Solemn mass, 19:30 Eucharist at Sant Jaume.

Thursday, 3 January:
17:30: Arrival of the Kings' pages with horses and sweet-throwing in Puerto Alcúdia and then at 18:30 in Alcúdia.

Saturday, 5 January:
18:15: Kings disembark at the old pier and start their procession. 18:45: at Puerto Alcúdia church. 19:30: arrival in Alcúdia and reception by the lady mayor by the Port Gate (Porta del Moll) in the market square. 20:00: The Kings appear on the balcony at the town hall, and 20:15: The Kings hand out presents.

Sunday, 6 January:
12:00: Solemn mass, 19:30 Eucharist at Sant Jaume.

20:30: Traditional concert for the Three Kings with the Alcúdia town choir and band of music. Auditorium. Free.

SANT JAUME FIESTAS 2012 - ALCUDIA

Sunday, 15 July:
21:00: Oration for the fiestas by the local artist Ramon Company Forteza, followed by a concert by the Alcúdia choir. Place: Sant Jaume church.

Monday, 16 July:
17:00-19:00 or 19:00-21:00 (and then also on 17,18, 19 July at the same times): "How did the ancient Romans dress?" Try your hand at Roman tunic design at the Botiga-Taller d'Antònia Marquès in the Calle Hostal (number 4) off the market square. Price 35 euros including materials. Applications at this address or at Alcúdia's auditorium.

Tuesday, 17 July:
18:30: Children's party. Bouncy castles, foam party etc. Plus the group Mallorca Festa. In the market square.

20:00: Presentation of the book "L'home Provisional" by Lluís Maicas, followed by a concert by the chamber trio Haagse Trio (Fernando Santiago, cello, Aïda Borràs, flute, Nadia Frissen, violin). Can Torro library terrace.

22:30: Open-air theatre. The troupe Calabruix presents "Més a lloure que tancats". Free at the bullring.

Wednesday, 18 July:
21:00: Supper for Alcúdia's senior citizens. Dance and music with the group Flamers. Market square.

Thursday, 19 July:
19:00: Guided tour of the Pollentia Roman town.

21:00: Via Fora, the regular dramatisation of events in Alcúdia's history that takes place around the town's walls and starts from the Porta des Moll (the Port Gate in the market square).

Friday, 20 July:
19:00: Opening of the exhibition "Fràgil" by painter Jaume Sansó. The library. And opening of a sculpture exhibition, "Arrels de Mallorca" by Rafel Cifre. On the library's terrace.

20:00: Opening of an exhibition in honour of the Alcúdia artist Isabel Martorell who died this year. Can Fondo exhibition hall.

20:00: Start of the evening 3x3 basketball tournaments. Municipal sports centre.

22:00: Concert by La Musicalité, supported by Silencio Aparte and Rompiendo Cuerdas. Bullring. Free. (Note: the planned concert by La Oreja de Van Gogh has been cancelled.)

Saturday, 21 July:
16:00: Pigeon shooting. Cap Gros.

16:00: Start of the annual chess tournament. Applications up to 20 July via telephone, 971 545 289, between 21:00 and 23:00. Five euros entrance; free to local players. Place: Fundació Torrens.

18:30: Gymnastics display. Municipal sports centre.

The Second "We Are The City Of Pollentia" celebration:
10:00: Roman games. For children between the ages of six and ten. Applications to the Can Torró library from 16 to 20 July, tel: 971 547 311.

18:00-21:00: Disco with DJ Sergio for children to the age of 16. Passeig Pere Ventayol.

19:00: Roman hairstyling. Market square.

21:30: Julius Caesar's wedding. With the Circ Bover. Place: Pont de la Vila Roja, the red gate near the bullring.

23:30: Festa Capitolina in honour of the gods Jupiter, Juno and Minerva at the Campet de les Ànimes, Pollentia. DJs Two Many Cifres, Kike Space.

Sunday, 22 July:
10:00: Express triathlon. 100 metres swim, 10 minutes cycling on a cycling machine, one kilometre run. Place: Public swimming-pool. Entrance 3 euros - benefit to the Prodis organisation for the disabled.

18:30: Bullfight. Matadors Jesulín de Ubrique, Finito de Córdoba, Rubén del Pinar. Sales points, in addition to on the day at the bullring, Fonda Llabrés, Bar Ses Muralles and the Bar Plaça de Toros.

22:00: Folk dance and music with the Sarau Alcudienc school of ball de bot, the Sarau Alcudienc group and Lus Yerbatus from Asturias. Market square.

Monday, 23 July:
20:00: Presentation of artistic catalogue at the Sant Jaume church museum. Accompaniment by cello and violin duo. Place: Sant Crist chapel.

22:00: "Respon a 1000". Quiz on local culture and general knowledge. Market square.

Tuesday, 24 July:
23:00: Party with the groups Torrofort, Orquestra Zarza (with ballroom and line dancing) and Horris Kamoi. Market square.

Wednesday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):
11:30: Procession with the Alcúdia band of music.

12:00: Celebration of Sant Jaume. At the Sant Jaume church.

13:15: Traditional refreshments at the town hall.

22:30: Concert by the Alcúdia band of music. Plaça de la Constitució.

24:00: Grand fireworks display. Market square

SANT PERE FIESTAS 2012 - PUERTO ALCUDIA

Saturday, 23 June:
10.00: Sandcastle competition. Xara beach by the marina.

10.00: Table tennis tournament (juniors). Tournament sign-up before 21 June; call 971 545 289. Takes place at the Hort dels Fassers school gym.

10.00: Beach volleyball tournament. Tournament sign-up, call 629 648 114. Sports beach, Cuidad Blanca.

16.00: Table tennis tournament (seniors). Tournament sign-up before 21 June; call 971 545 289. Takes place at the Hort dels Fassers school gym.

17.00: Skating tournament "Anglet shop". Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

20.30: Exhibition of modern ballroom dancing. With the Alcúdia school of modern ballroom. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

23.30: Pirate party for Sant Pere. DJs Two Many Cifres and Dany Valen. Sports arena.

Sunday, 24 June:
16.30: Beach volleyball finals. Sports beach, Ciudad Blanca.

19.30: Popular folk dance with Sarau Alcudienc and the groups Xaloc and Abeniara. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Monday, 25 June:
11.30: Swimming races. Public swimming-pool.

19.30: 21st anniversary of Alcúdia Radio. Walk from Es Clot beach into Alcúdia market square and then onto the Paseo Marítimo and a supper of trempó (Mallorcan salad).

20.30: Giants of Alcúdia welcome the walkers. Paseo Marítimo.

21.30: Exhibition of Zumba and Kangoo Jumps, led by Àngel Díaz, Alina Mocano and Arturo Redondo. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Tuesday, 26 June:
18.00: Children's party with bouncy castles and other attractions plus entertainment by the group Mallorca Festa. Tea and foam party. Plaça de Cas Vicari.

21.30: 17th festival of music bands - "Sa Nostra Terra" from Son Ferriol, from Sant Llorenç and Cardassar d'Alcúdia. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Wednesday, 27 June:
20.30: Karate exhibition with the Alcúdia karate school and club. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

21.00: Refreshments for senior citizens. Pensioners' home.

22.00: Theatre night. "Les flors músties". Free, Plaça de Cas Vicari.

Thursday, 28 June:
18.30: A grand evening of fables. Plaça de Gabriel Roca.

21.00: Sardine BBQ organised by the fishermen's brotherhood. And Nit d'Havaneres (Cuban sea shanties) with the group Sotavent. Old pier. Tickets for the BBQ cost one euro. It is recommended that people bring their own plates etc., though for two euros, plates and cutlery will be available. Burnt rum for everyone.

23.30: Pop-rock concert. Los Chicos de John Deere and Anegats. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Friday, 29 June (Sant Pere):
11.30: Meeting of fishermen by the fishermen brotherhood's building, followed by procession with accompaniment by the Alcúdia band of music to the port's church.

12.00: Solemn mass.

14.00: Lunch in honour of retired fisherment at the Cases de Son Sant Martí.

19.00: Mass.

19.30: Procession with the image of Sant Pere, accompanied by fishermen and the Alcúdia band of music.

22.00: Eurovision Years. Music from the song contest with the Siurell Big Band. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

00.30: Grand fireworks display. On the beach by the marina.


LA VICTORIA - CELEBRATION OF LA MARE DE DÉU 2012

Sunday, 1 July:
18.00: Races, the ascent to La Victoria from the Avenida Principes d'España in Alcúdia. Entry price two euros. Information, 651 890 949.

18.00: Children's whistling to La Victoria.

18.15: Start of the walk to La Victoria with the Alcúdia giants. From the Avenida Principes d'España in Alcúdia.

20.00: Celebration of the Eucharist.

22.00: Fritters and mistela (fortified wine) for all.

22.30: Party with the groups Tacàritx and Sarau Alcudienc.

00.30: Burnt run for all.

Monday, 2 July (Mare de Déu de la Victoria)
10.00: Rockets fired from the town hall and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music.

11.30: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia band of music.

12.00: Eucharist with traditional offer of camomile.

12.30: Traditional jewel runs.

14.00: Paella for the benefit of maintenance work on the hospice. Tickets available from 10.00 from the hermitage.

16.30: Ball de bot with the Alcúdia band of music and showers of sweets and hazelnuts.

ALCUDIA - PASSION & CAVALLI revised schedule

The Passion & Cavalli show (horse and flamenco spectacular) has changed its schedule.

From 12 June to 28 August, the show on Tuesdays and Sundays will be at 20.00 and from 2 September to the end of October will revert to the current time of 11.30.

The Friday shows (with supper an optional extra) are not now taking place.

ALCUDIA - PASSION & CAVALLI (Summer season 2012)

Throughout the summer season from May to September, there will be an event called "Passion & Cavalli", the description of which translates "a spectacular dedicated to flamenco dance, fused with the culmination of dressage". Whatever this means. Anyway it will be held on market days Sundays and Tuesdays at 11.30 and on Fridays at 20.30 in the Bullring in Alcúdia.

Prices: Adults 10 euros, Children (under 12) 5 euros for the market day shows and Adults 18 euros and Children 10 euros for the Friday show with the option on Fridays of supper as well, taking the total cost to Adults 30 euros and Children 18 euros.

EASTER/HOLY WEEK 2012 - ALCÚDIA/PUERTO ALCÚDIA

Sunday, 1 April (Palm Sunday):
10:15 Puerto Alcúdia: Blessing for Palm Sunday followed by procession from C. Barques to the port's church (Mare de Déu del Carme i Sant Pere) and then mass.

11:30 Alcúdia: Blessing for Palm Sunday followed by procession in the Sant Jaume church square and then solemn mass.

19:30 Puerto Alcúdia: Mass and Palm Sunday procession.

20:30 Alcúdia: Mass. Sant Jaume church.

Thursday, 5 April:
19:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Last Supper.

20:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Last Supper.

21:00 Alcúdia: Procession.

Friday, 6 April:
10:30 Puerto Alcúdia: "Hora Santa". Meditation on the mysteries of Christ.

19:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Passion and the death of Christ.

20:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Passion and the death of Christ.

21:00 Alcúdia: Procession.

Saturday, 7 April:
20:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Vigil.

22:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Vigil.

Sunday, 8 April:
09:00 Alcúdia: Procession of the Discovery in front of the town hall followed by the solemn celebration of the Eucharist.

10:30 Puerto Alcúdia: Procession and solemn mass.

12:00 Alcúdia: Mass.

20:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Mass.

20:30 Alcúdia: Mass.

Tuesday, 10 April:
13:00 Sanctuary of La Victoria: Picnic, celebration of the Eucharist and lunch.

Sunday, 15 April:
13:00 Sant Martí Cave, Puerto Alcúdia: Picnic, celebration of the Eucharist and lunch.

CARNIVAL 2012 - Alcúdia, Muro and Pollensa

Alcúdia.
Saturday, 18 February: 23:00: Fancy dress "ball" in the market square with performances by Socorrats, Sunsex and DJs Two Many Cifres.

Sunday, 19 February: 16:30: "Rua" parade from in front of Sant Jaume church.

Muro.
Sunday, 19 February: 16:30-17:00: Gathering in Plaça d'Empúries prior to the parade of costumes and floats with accompaniment by batucada (drum-samba) and the band of music Unió Artística Murera. And then, at 18:00, performance by the Muro batucada troupe, Carabassamba.

Pollensa.
Saturday, 18 February: 17:00: "Rua" parade, gathering in the gardens of the Via Pollentia and with prize-giving afterwards in the Plaça Major.

Puerto Pollensa.
Thursday, 16 February: 16:30: Its own "Rua", gathering in the church square (Plaça Miquel Capllonch) where there will later be prize-giving.

SANT ANTONI/SANT SEBASTIÀ ALCUDIA 2012

Friday, 13 January:
21:00: Bonfire of the Penya Mallorquinista. Bar Nou d'Alcúdia.

Saturday, 14 January:
20:00: "Acorar", theatre production that reflects the identity of Mallorcan people. Alcúdia Auditorium, 12 euros (10 in advance).

21:00: Bonfire of the Penya Gregal Atlètic. Café Gregal, Puerto Alcúdia.

Sunday, 15 January:
19:00: "Acorar", theatre production that reflects the identity of Mallorcan people. Alcúdia Auditorium, 12 euros (10 in advance).

Monday, 16 January:
11:00: Bonfires of CEIP Norai and CEIP Albufera.

11:30: Bonfire of CEIP Hort dels Fassers.

16:00: Departure of Sant Antoni and demons from the town hall, accompanied by pipers on a procession through the streets of Alcúdia.

20:00: Night of ximbomba and bonfires. Plaça de la Constitució, Alcúdia. For one euro, dishes of botifarron, salami and bread. Also bonfire of the Sarau Alcudienc folk dance group plus ball de bot, pipers and glosadors. Placeta de les Verdures.

Tuesday, 17 January:
12:00: Bonfire of the Institute, Puerto Alcúdia.

16:30: Traditional blessing of animals by Sant Jaume church.

Thursday, 19 January:
19:00: Sant Sebastià party. Bonfire of the Alcúdia School of Music at the Plaçá Porta de Mallorca.

Friday, 20 January:
19:00: Bonfire of CEIP Porta del Moll.

20:00: Bonfire of the Pensioners Association. Placeta de les Verdures. Bonfire of the Penya Madridista. Bar Stossi, Alcúdia.

Saturday, 21 January:
19:00: Bonfire of the Pensioners Association of Puerto Alcúdia.

21:00: Concert "Íntim" by Tomeu Penya. Alcúdia Auditorium, 15 euros.

ALCUDIA - CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR 2011-2012

Thursday, 22 December:
19:00: Christmas Concert. Students of the Alcúdia school of music. Alcúdia Auditorium. Free.

Friday, 23 December:
19:00: Carols sung by the Alcúdia town choir in the streets of the town.

Saturday, 24 December:
Matins: including the song of the Sibil-la and song of the angel. 19:30: Mare de Déu Carme i Sant Pere del Moll church, Puerto Alcúdia; 22:30: Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

Sunday, 25 December:
12:00: Solemn mass. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

19:30: Eucharist. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

Monday, 26 December:
12:00: Solemn mass. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

13:00: Arrival of dignitaries at the town hall. Interpretation of the official Mallorcan hymn "La Balanguera" by the town music band.

19:30: Eucharist. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

Wednesday, 28 December:
19:00: Spectacular for the whole family. "El Trencanous". Classic dance. Alcúdia Auditorium. 15 euros on the day or 13 euros in advance.

Saturday, 31 December:
23:40: New Year festivities. Bells at the town hall and, centred on the Plaça Constitució, Alcúdia, performances by groups Flamers, Socorrats and DJs 2 Many Cifres.

Sunday, 1 January:
12:00: Solemn mass. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

19:30: Eucharist. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

Tuesday, 3 January:
11:00-20:00: Children's entertainment with bouncy castles, pony rides etc. Paseo Marítimo, Puerto Alcúdia.

17:00: Arrival of the pages on horses and throwing of sweets. Paseo Marítimo.

18:00: Procession and batucada. Paseo Marítimo.

18.00: Arrival of the pages on horses and throwing of sweets. Town hall, Alcúdia.

Thursday, 5 January:
Three Kings -
18:15: Disembark at the old pier in Puerto Alcúdia followed by parade.

18:45: Arrival at the church in Puerto Alcúdia and adoration.

19:30: Arrival in Alcúdia and adoration at the Moll gate (market square).

20:00: The Kings on the balcony at the town hall. Followed by handing out of gifts.

Friday, 6 January:
12:00: Solemn mass. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

19:30: Eucharist. Sant Jaume church, Alcúdia.

20:30: Traditional concert for Three Kings. Alcúdia town choir and music band. Alcúdia Auditorium. Free.

ALCUDIA EXTREME OPEN WATER SWIM - 3 September

The annual seven-kilometre open water swim from Formentor across the bay of Pollensa to Mal Pas in Alcúdia takes place this Saturday, 3 September.

The race starts at 09.00 from Formentor. There are different categories of contestant, male and female, and the maximum time allowed to make the crossing is four hours.

ALCUDIA RACE AROUND THE WALLS

Saturday, 27 August:
21:00: The eighth "Nocturna Ronda Murada" (evening race around the city wall). Different distances depending on age groups. The full distance of 7,400 metres is for categories "juvenile" (16-17 years old) and older. Entrance is free for categories up to juvenile and five euros for others; applications for entrance can be made on the evening between 19:00 and 21:00 in the market square.

ALCUDIA - PUENTE ASUNCIÓN / ASSUMPTION WEEKEND 14-15 AUGUST

Sunday, 14 August:
Fiesta del Mar: Free watersports activities on the beach by Vanity Golf Hotel, Puerto Alcúdia. To participate, obtain a leaflet from tourist offices or hotels and present this at the information centre (between 09.00 and 11.30) by the hotel in order to get a ticket.

From 12.00. At Hidropark, Ball de Bot (12.00-12.30), Kids' treasure hunt (13.00-14.00), Mallorcan buffet (12 euros), Zumba dance in the water (15.15-16.00).

Bullfight: 18.00. A "novillada" bullfight (young bulls and apprentice matadors). The bullring in Alcúdia town, price 30 euros, tickets from the bullring bar or Fonda Llabres in Plaza Constitución, Alcúdia.

Orange fiesta: 22.30. On the beach by Vanity Golf Hotel, chill-out and dance DJs, especially for the over-30s. Wear orange!


Monday, 15 August:
22.00: Concert by the Alcúdia music band. By the Red Gate and the bullring. Free.

SANT JAUME FIESTAS ALCUDIA - 2011

Friday, 15 July:
17:00: Start of the 3x3 basketball tournaments. Place: Passeig de Pere Ventayol.

20:00: Presentation of the book "Intrincado destino" (intricate destination) by Miquel Pujades Pericàs. Place: Terrace of Can Torró library, C. Serra.


Saturday, 16 July:
17:00: Finals of the 3x3 basketball tournaments. Place: Passeig de Pere Ventayol.

20:00: Children's opera, "Brundibar", directed by Rafel Nadal Nadal and with the participation of the cathedral boys' choir, the Sant Josep Obrer school and the Balearic youth orchestra. Place: Alcúdia Auditorium.

22:30: Concert with the groups Manel, Anegats and Suasi. Place: Bullring.


Sunday, 17 July:
21:00: Prayer and welcome to the fiestas given by Miquel Àngel Ramis Socias, a former mayor of Alcúdia and with a duet performance of "Alma String" by cellists Joana Gual and Dimitry Struchkov. Place: Sant Jaume church.


Monday, 18 July:
20:00: Opening of an exhibition by students of the painters' workshop under the programme "cultural autumn", directed by the artist Jaume Poma. Place: Can Ramis, first floor.

22:00: Open-air cinema (Catalan), "El discurs del rei" ("The King's Speech). Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.


Tuesday, 19 July:
19:00: Open doors to the forum of the Roman town of Pollentia, guided by directors of excavations, Miquel Àngel Cau and Esther Chávez.

19:30: Opening of exhibition of photography by students of the photographers' workshop under the programme "cultural autumn", directed by the photographer Sebastià Torrens. Place: Alcúdia Auditorium.

20:00: Modern ballroom dancing show. Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

21:00: Pensioners' supper. Dance and music with the group Flamers. Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

21:00: Documentary about Rafel Bordoy, "L'Amour et son souvenir" (love and its souvenir). Place: Alcúdia Auditorium.


Wednesday, 20 July:
18:30: Children's party with bouncies, foam and more plus the group Mallorca Festa. Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

20:30: Indoor football matches. Place: Sports centre.

20:30: The jury to decide on the best-decorated street will walk through various streets of Alcúdia.


Thursday, 21 July:
18:00: Children's traffic awareness workshop. Organised by the local police and civil protection unit. Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

19:00: Multi-sports. "Coca-Cola and you". Sports event sponsored by Coca-Cola. Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

19:30: Opening of painting exhibitions: Pere Reus Viver and Juanka Fort Pericàs. Place: Can Torró library (stays open until 21 August).

20:00: Audiovisual and presentation of the book "Alcúdia", led by journalist Margalida Socies. Photography by Sebastià Torrens and text by Carme Suàrez. Place: Can Torró library.

22:00: Folk dance and music. Performances by Sarau Alcudienc and Malandia. Place: Plaça de Carles V.


Friday, 22 July:
19:00: Opening of the exhibition, "the fair of the volunteer", arranged by the volunteers platform of the Balearics. Place: Can Torró library.

20:00: Start of the evening 3x3 basketball tournaments. Place: Sports centre.

20:30: Opening of the exhibition "Maquetes" by Yannick and Ben Jakober. Place: Can Fondo exhibition room.

23:00: Revival party. Music from the '70s and '80s with the DJ Andriu. Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.


Saturday, 23 July:
10:00: Start of beach volleyball tournaments. Sports beach, Ciudad Blanca, Puerto Alcúdia.

10:00: Express triathlon. 100 metre swim, 10 minutes on a bike machine and one kilometre run. Place: Swimming pool, Puerto Alcúdia.

11:00: Exhibition of gymnastics. Place: Sports centre.

16:00: Chess tournament. Place: Fundació Torrens.

16:30: Pigeon shooting. Place to be confirmed (either Cap Gros or the Sant Martí mountain).

Special for Saturday: We are the city of Pollentia:
Cuisine from Roman times. Various restaurants in Alcúdia.
10:00: Roman games.
19:00: Exhibition of games, battles and spectaculars. Place: Vila Roja gate.
21:30: Open-air cinema: "La Última Legió" (the last legion). Place: Vila Roja gate.
23:30: Party in honour of the gods Jupiter, Juno and Minerva. Place: Campet de les Ànimes (Pollentia). Performances by DJs Miquel Rocamir, Javi Martyn and Benlli Madrid.


Sunday, 24 July:
10:00-13:00: Puppy party. Dog training. The centre of Balearic dog psychology. Place: Camp d'Alcúdia Magatzem.

11:00: Exhibition of martial arts. Place: Sports centre.

16:00: Finals of the beach volleyball. Sports beach, Ciudad Blanca, Puerto Alcúdia.

18:30: Bullfight. With matadors Jesulín de Ubrique, Victor Janeiro and Ángel Teruel. Tickets available on the day and at the bullring bar and bars Fonda Llabrés and Ses Muralles.

20:30: Procession. From the bullring to the Plaça de la Constitució.

23:30: Street party with performances by the groups Latinbrass and Pelillos a la Mar. Place: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.


Monday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):
11:30: Street parade with the Alcúdia Music Band.

12:00: Celebration of the Sant Jaume fiesta. Place: Samt Jaume church.

13:15: Traditional refreshments at the town hall and prizes for the best-dressed street.

22:30: Concert by the Alcúdia Music Band, conducted by Jaume Garcia.

24:00: Grand fireworks display. Place: Plaça de Carles V.


Tuesday, 26 July:
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the sports centre:
19:00: Veterans' indoor football matches.

20:30: Veterans basketball matches.

MARE DE DÉU DE LA VICTORIA FIESTA 2011 - LA VICTORIA, ALCUDIA

These celebrations are held around the hermitage of La Victoria. This is in the mountains above the old town of Alcúdia. To get to La Victoria, head for Bonaire from the old town and then continue on the road that twists around the mountain for some 2 kilometres to the hermitage. This road is a bit hairy, especially at night. Taxis are advisable as there is also a fair amount of drinking to be done!!

The La Victoria celebration is one of the most traditional of the local fiestas.

Friday, 1 July:
18:00: The famous local race.

20:00: Eucharist.

22:00: Fritters and brandy for all.

22:30: Mallorcan party with performances by the groups - Tacàritx and Sarau Alcudienc.

00:30: The burnt rum tradition.


Saturday, 2 July:
10:00: Rockets fired from the town hall (Alcúdia) and procession with the Alcúdia Municipal Music Band.

11:30: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria accompanied by the music band.

12:00: Traditional Eucharist with the offer of camomile.

12:30: Races and games for young and old.

14:00: Paella.

16:30: Ball de Bot - traditional Mallorcan dance and music.

IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON - ALCUDIA

Saturday, 14 May:

The Thomas Cook-sponsored Ironman triathlon takes place throughout the Saturday.

The three stages will be as follows:

The 1.9 kilometre swimming circuit will be between the Alcudiamar marina and the Sunwing Resort in Puerto Alcúdia.

Cycling (90.1 kilometres) will go from the Magic roundabout in Puerto Alcúdia into Alcúdia town and then out on the coast road to Puerto Pollensa, going off to Pollensa, up into the mountains to Lluc and then back via Sa Pobla and finishing by coming along the Avenida Tucan (the Hidropark road) to Magic.

The running (21.1 kilometres) will be a circuit from Alcudiamar to Magic, along the Carretera Arta, past where the canal enters the bay and to just short of the Platja d'Or hotel and then back along the beach.

There are different age groups taking part and male and female races. It all gets underway from 08:00. The final cut-off finish line will be at 17:30, but the professionals and the winner are expected to finish by around 12.00.

Please note that roads in Puerto Alcúdia, Alcúdia town as well as towards and into Puerto Pollensa and onwards will be closed for periods of the day. The Carretera Arta from the Magic roundabout into the port will be closed completely from Monday, 9 May to allow for preparation.

EASTER 2011 - ALCUDIA AND POLLENSA

EASTER IN ALCUDIA
Alcúdia town:
Holy Thursday, 21 April
21:00: Procession.

Good Friday, 22 April
21:00: Procession.

Easter Sunday, 24 April
09:00: Procession of the "tres botets" in front of the town hall followed by Eucharist at Sant Jaume church.
12:00 and 20:30: Mass.

Puerto Alcúdia:
Easter Sunday, 24 April
10:30 and 20:00: Mass.


EASTER IN POLLENSA
Pollensa town:
Holy Thursday, 21 April
21:00: The procession of blood. From the Plaça Major.

Good Friday, 22 April
21:00: The procession with the image of Jesus. From the Calvari oratory and down the steps.

Easter Sunday, 24 April
11:15: Procession "l'encontrada".