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.

MARE DE DÉU DE LA VICTORIA FIESTA 2010 - 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.

Thursday, 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.

Friday, 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.

Mare de Déu de la Victoria - 1 & 2 July 2008, La Victoria, Alcúdia

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.

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

20:30: Arrival of the image of Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

21:00: 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.

Wednesday, 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.

LA MARE DE DÉU DE LA VICTÒRIA - La Victoria, Alcúdia

This celebration occurs in the area of La Victoria (with the exception of the beach volleyball). From Bonaire, follow the sign for La Victoria and the Hermitage. La Mare de Déu is a very typical folk celebration.

Sunday 1 July

17:00: Beach volleyball finals. Place: Beach by Ciudad Blanca (Bellevue area), Puerto Alcúdia

18:00: The local race “Pujada a la Victoria”.

21:30: Mass.

22:30: Mallorcan celebration with the groups Sarau Alcudienc and Tacàritx.

Monday 2 July

11:30: Arrival of the authorities of La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia Municipal Band.

12:00: Eucharist, with the traditional offer of camomile.

12:30: Races and games.

14:00: A Grand Paella.

16:30: Ball de Bot, Mallorcan folk dance and music.

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