What are the key spring festivals and events to experience on Mallorca?

Spring on the island brings a lively calendar of festivals that celebrate its rich culture and natural beauty. The Festa de l’Ametler in bloom, held in early February in pueblos like Soller and Inca, marks the almond blossom season with parades, traditional music, and artisan markets—an utterly picturesque way to welcome the warmer months. As the almond trees whitewash the Tramuntana slopes, locals and visitors gather to savour palm fruits, sobrassada, and hot coca de patata pastries.

Easter is celebrated with deep devotion and vibrant processions across towns such as Palma and Alcudia. Religious parades snake through the old streets during Semana Santa, blending solemnity with festive crowds, while local churches host masses followed by communal meals featuring tumbet and ensaimadas. Approaching May, the island’s capital pulses with the Sant Sebastià festival, honoring Palma’s patron saint with concerts, fire runs known as Nit de Foc, and plenty of Hierbas and Palo flowing as night sets in.

If your visit stretches into late spring, don’t miss the May Day festivities on May 1st, especially in the northern town of Pollenca where traditional dances and folk music arrest time by the cobbled streets. These seasonal celebrations lend themselves to exploring Mallorca’s towns beyond the coast, where winding mountain roads like the Ma-10 offer stunning views and the chance to witness rural traditions still alive. The TIB bus network and Soller railway can help you reach these cultural highlights even if you’re not driving, making spring the perfect time to combine natural spectacle with local festivity.