Family Holidays in Mallorca: From Easter Festivities to Timeless Island Customs, Blau Hotels

“From colourful Easter parades to charming island customs, Mallorca has all the ingredients for the perfect family holiday. Embrace the traditions, feel the Mediterranean breeze, and create lasting moments together.”
Mallorca isn't just a holiday—it’s a family tradition waiting to begin. From Easter festivities filled with joy and sweet delights to timeless island customs that create unforgettable memories, discover why Mallorca is every family's favourite Mediterranean escape.

Your Family’s Mediterranean Hideaway

When travelling with family, you know the importance of feeling right at home—even when you're away. Mallorca offers welcoming accommodations where parents can unwind and kids can freely explore, creating moments as comforting as an afternoon ice cream by the seaside or an evening stroll along gentle coastal paths. Imagine staying in a place where your family's needs—spacious rooms, familiar comforts, and endless fun—blend seamlessly with the island’s laid-back Mediterranean charm. Whether it's Easter or any other treasured family time, Mallorca’s inviting atmosphere promises memories as bright and enduring as the island sun.

5 Traditions to Experience with Your Family in Mallorca

Ready to explore Mallorca’s treasured traditions with your loved ones? From vibrant celebrations that awaken your senses to simple pleasures that make family holidays unforgettable, here are five beloved customs to experience together during Easter—and beyond.

1. Easter Celebrations: Processions, Treats, and Fun

Mallorca's Easter celebrations include iconic processions such as Palm Sunday, the Crist de la Sang procession on Holy Thursday, the Virgen de los Dolores and Santo Entierro processions, and a dramatic recreation of Christ's Passion at Palma Cathedral on Good Friday. The celebrations culminate with the vibrant Santo Encuentro procession on Easter Sunday.

Beyond religious events, enjoy traditional delicacies like panades (Mallorcan empanadas filled with sobrasada and peas), vegetarian cocas, robiols (sweet pastries filled with cream, angel hair, or jam), crespells (homemade cookies featuring Sóller oranges and pork lard), and chocolate monas—a children's favourite and a delightfully tasty Easter tradition. (And let’s be honest, any tradition involving chocolate is instantly approved by children…and adults alike.)



Don’t miss Fira del Ram, Mallorca’s popular spring fair held near central Palma in Son Fusteret, featuring thrilling rides, food stalls, crafts, and games. Also, visit Artà's Easter Market and special Easter events at Bellver Castle, boasting spectacular city views.

2. Berenar and Torradas: Sharing Mallorca's Culinary Heritage

Berenar is a beloved mid-morning meal (or substantial snack) deeply rooted in Mallorca's agricultural history, traditionally enjoyed by farmers taking breaks in the fields. Today, it is popular in local markets featuring delicacies like ensaimadas, pa amb oli, and llonguets sandwiches.
Torradas are festive barbecues that unite family and friends outdoors. Mallorca even offers dedicated picnic and barbecue areas like Esporles, Son Tries, or Puig de Sant Salvador, complete with grills, waste disposal, restrooms, parking, and comfortable picnic tables.

3. Nit de Sant Joan: Fire and Fun by the Sea

As summer begins, the Nit de Sant Joan (Night of Saint John) fills Mallorca’s beaches with bonfires, music, and lively celebrations. Families gather to throw symbolic items into the flames, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. Activities include children's events at Parc de la Mar, traditional dances, and the exciting correfoc parade—where drum-playing 'demons' chase delightfully shrieking crowds. Playa de Palma also hosts vibrant music festivals lasting well into the night.

4. Beneïdes: A Delightfully Charming Pet Blessing

During the Sant Antoni celebrations in mid-January, the charming tradition of Beneïdes sees families bringing pets—dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rodents, horses, and even treasured stuffed animals—to chapels for blessings. It's believed the holy water grants health and happiness to these cherished family members. Witnessing this parade of unconditional love and interspecies friendship is a unique and unforgettable family experience.

5. Sant Sebastià Festival: Dragons, Giants, and More

Shortly after Sant Antoni, Mallorca honours Palma's patron saint, Sant Sebastià, around January 20th. This festive period is perfect for winter family holidays or quick weekend breaks. Enjoy fireworks, bonfires, free concerts, guided tours, workshops, and cycling routes. The Drac de na Coca event kicks off festivities with an impressive bonfire and parade featuring dragons, giants, musicians playing traditional xeremía bagpipes, and poetic glosadors.

Plan Your Easter Family Holidays in Mallorca

For inspiration, watch travel blogger Marilyn from Marilyn's Closet document her family's ten-day adventure in Mallorca. Her vlog, "Mallorca Family Adventure: Travel and Exploration," showcases their stay at Hotel Calamandría Resort & Spa and visits to beautiful beaches like Cala Mandia, Cala Anguila, and Cala Mondragó. The family also explores charming inland towns such as Palma, Port de Sóller, and Valldemossa, along with popular attractions including the Cuevas del Drach and DinoPark. Marilyn provides practical tips and recommendations, making it an excellent resource for families planning their own Mallorcan getaway.



Mallorca Family Adventure: Travel and Exploration. AI Summary of the video. The video "VLOG MALLORCA - viaje en familia - Marilyn's Closet" was uploaded on the YouTube channel "Marilyns Closet". The vlog is hosted by Marilyn (The Vlogger) who documents her family's ten-day adventure in Mallorca. The video offers a personal look at their family travel experiences, including their stay at the Hotel Calamandría Resort & Spa, explorations of various beaches and calas such as Cala Mandia, Cala Anguila, and Cala Mondragó, and visits to inland towns like Palma, Port de Sóller, and Valldemossa, as well as attractions like Cuevas del Drach and DinoPark. Marilyn also shares practical tips and recommendations for families traveling to Mallorca, such as advice on booking car rentals through "Viajes Mayorazgo", booking excursions via platforms like George Tickets (though GetYourGuide is also mentioned as a general platform for booking excursions), and even guidance on purchasing and transporting local pastries like ensaimadas from the airport. The vlogger mentions uploading more content about their trip on Instagram. Overall, the vlog serves as a travelogue providing insights and personal anecdotes for those planning a family vacation in Mallorca.

Start planning your unforgettable Easter family holiday at Blau Punta Reina. Embrace tradition, indulge in culinary delights, and create lifelong memories in Mallorca. The island awaits you!