{"id":53675,"date":"2019-12-16T10:42:50","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T10:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/?p=53675"},"modified":"2019-12-16T10:42:50","modified_gmt":"2019-12-16T10:42:50","slug":"must-do-activities-for-this-christmas-on-majorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/en\/must-do-activities-for-this-christmas-on-majorca\/","title":{"rendered":"MUST-DO ACTIVITIES FOR THIS CHRISTMAS ON MAJORCA"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Must-do activities for this Christmas on Majorca<\/h1>\n<h2>Christmas is coming, bringing with it plans for festive celebrations with friends and family. Christmas is all about tradition, fun and sharing, but it is also a great time for relaxing and recharging your batteries before getting back to your everyday routine.<\/h2>\n<h3>Here are our ideas for some great activities you won\u2019t want to miss out on if you\u2019re spending the festive season on Majorca.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sample the island\u2019s gastronomy!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Food is an essential part of the festive celebrations. Majorca boasts a wide choice of traditional Christmas dishes and sweet treats you simply have to try. The delicious options include filled <em>galet<\/em> pasta shells, turkey, Majorcan <em>turr\u00f3n<\/em> nougat or suckling pig.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53682\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/celebration-315079_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/celebration-315079_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/celebration-315079_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/celebration-315079_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/celebration-315079_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour the Christmas markets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Christmas markets abound at this time of year; here are some of our recommendations:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plaza Mayor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>21<sup>st<\/sup> November to 6<sup>th<\/sup> January<\/p>\n<p>Palma\u2019s Main Square is packed with Christmas stalls, as well as a host of amusements and rides for children. The famous Pla\u00e7a de Cort nativity scene, situated nearby, is also well worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pueblo Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5<sup>th<\/sup> to 15<sup>th<\/sup> December<\/p>\n<p>The streets of Pueblo Espa\u00f1ol are dressed in their finest for Christmas. A fabulous setting filled with lights and lined with stalls selling food, drink and gifts. You\u2019ll also have the chance to meet Santa Claus. Who would want to miss an opportunity like that?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53683\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-4647381_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-4647381_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-4647381_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-4647381_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/christmas-4647381_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Puerto Portals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>18<sup>th<\/sup> December to 6<sup>th<\/sup> January<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Porto Portals Christmas market. You\u2019ll find dozens of stalls filled with great gift ideas and mouth-watering food. There\u2019s also an ice rink, where fun and laughter are guaranteed!<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ice skating in Port Adriano<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a skating fan, then don\u2019t miss a trip to Majorca\u2019s largest ice rink. No fewer than 300 m<sup>2<\/sup>, plus a 30 metre slide for all the family to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other activities include exhibitions, ice skating lessons and a Christmas concert.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A tour of Palma\u2019s nativity scenes \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visiting the various nativity scenes dotted around Palma is a great way of exploring the city and admiring the streets, which are particularly pretty at this time of year. Here\u2019s our list of nativity scenes that are well worth a visit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cort nativity scene<\/li>\n<li>Majorcan nativity scene at the La Miseric\u00f2rdia Cultural Centre<\/li>\n<li>El Corte Ingl\u00e9s department store nativity scene. Fourth floor, Avenida d\u2019Alexandre Rossell\u00f3<\/li>\n<li>C&amp;A shopping mall nativity scene<\/li>\n<li>Nativity scene at the Balearic Island\u2019s Centre for Military Culture and History<\/li>\n<li>Club de Mar Mallorca marina nativity scene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53686\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/merry-christmas-590226_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/merry-christmas-590226_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/merry-christmas-590226_1920-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/merry-christmas-590226_1920-768x685.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.thbhotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/merry-christmas-590226_1920-1024x913.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Come and see the Three Kings! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In keeping with Spanish tradition, on the night of 5<sup>th<\/sup> January, the Three Kings parade through towns and cities throughout the country. A truly magical time for little ones.<\/p>\n<p>Melchor, Gaspar and Balthazar can be seen on their floats, parading through the streets of Palma, handing out sweets and greeting the children. An event not to be missed!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get away from the city and relax<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Christmas celebrations aren\u2019t just in Palma. Majorca is dotted with towns and villages with a great Christmassy atmosphere. \u00a0If you\u2019re in need of some rest and relaxation, then why not head for Porto Cristo, a fishing town nestling on Majorca\u2019s east coast?<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thbhotels.com\/public\/en\/hotel-felip-porto-cristo\"><strong>THB Felip<\/strong><\/a> hotel, overlooking the sea, is open all year round. It\u2019s the perfect choice at this time of year, offering guests the chance to enjoy long strolls along the beach, free from the summer crowds. The facilities include a small but delightful <strong>Wellness Zone<\/strong> that guarantees a truly relaxing Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy our suggestions for a fabulous Christmas on Majorca, and, as we say here\u2026<\/p>\n<p><em>Bon Nada<\/em>l! Merry Christmas!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Must-do activities for this Christmas on Majorca Christmas is coming, bringing with it plans for festive celebrations with friends and family. Christmas is all about tradition, fun and sharing, but it is also a great time for relaxing and recharging your batteries before getting back to your everyday routine. 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