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The Balearic Islands, located in the western Mediterranean Sea, are Spain's premier destination for partying and vacationing. The best time to visit the islands is from May to October when the weather is warm and sunny. However, please keep in mind that the time from August to early September is also the most crowded period for this destination. Late June means not only that the sea has warmed up, but it's also the time for Festival of Sant Joan. In July flowers like bougainvillaea, oleander, and hibiscus reach their peak bloom. In September, don't miss the Grape Harvest Festival on Mallorca. It's also the perfect season to try freshly caught delicious dolphin fish, also known as mahi-mahi or dorado. If you want to enjoy the silence, green hues, and lower prices, book your trip to the Balearic Island for winter months.

27 things to do in Balearic Islands

New Year's Eve

December 31–January 1 Event

Eating 12 grapes, wearing red coloured underwear and preparing a special cake is only a part of the incredible celebration in Spain

Es Firo Sóller Festival

May 9-13, 2024 Event

One of the largest festivals on the Balearic Islands will surprise you with its amazing costumes and noisy parties

Christmas Cliff Diving

December Activity

Bring your Christmas outfit and festive mood and join the group of jolly Santas jumping from the cliffs

Cliff Jumping

April–October Activity

Overcome your fear of heights and try a free fall jump

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing

May–August Activity

Great waves and warm waters make for an unforgettable surfing experience in Ibiza

Sobrasada

mid-October–February Food

Spread it on bread, try it with honey, or eat it separately—try every possible variation of Mallorca's favourite sausages

Lizards of Sa Dragonera

June–August Nature

This attraction is only for those who don't have reptiles on their list of personal phobias

Beach Season

May–October Activity

Check out the best and the least crowded beaches in Mallorca

Diving in Ibiza

April–October Activity

Over a hundred diving sites with a variety of Mediterranean underwater wonders will fulfill the dreams of even the most demanding divers

Hiking around Mallorca

February–May | September–October Activity

Cliffs, hills, mountains, canyons, torrents and the valleys of Mallorca await you

Ball Pagès: Traditional Ibizan Folk Dance

May–October (Thursdays & Fridays) Activity

Ibiza also has its age old traditions which may today be experienced through folk dances performed by costumed dancers

Fishing

May–September Activity

Try to catch an Ibizan tuna while drifting amidst the reefs of San Antonio Bay

Prickly Pear

September–December Food

A most delicious taste hides behind the thin and spiny skin

Sa Rua and Sa Rueta Carnival

February 11, 2024 Event

Check out this small Rio de Janeiro style Carnival on the streets of Mallorca

Saint Anthony's Day

January 16–January 17 Event

Watch dancing demons, try eel ensaimada, and have your dog blessed in Mallorca on the Sant Antoni celebrations

Squid

May–September Food

Stuffed with olives and stewed in wine, squid is a classic Mediterranean delicacy

Ibiza Closing Parties

late September–mid-October Event

Club music fanatics party till their last breath as the clubbing season comes to the end

Festival of Sant Joan

June 23–24, 2024 Event

Traditional festivals are not numerous on Ibiza, so the fiery summer welcoming is not to be missed

Almond Blossoms

January–mid-February Nature

The valley of Santa Ines revels in a spring tenderness of white fluffy Almond blossoms

Flowers in Bloom

July–early September Nature

Delicate petals of bougainvillea, oleander, hibiscus and other flowers are not afraid of the hot Ibizan sun

Fig Season

July–August Food

Ripe figs please with their sweetness and moisture

Ibiza Opening Parties

late April–late May Event

Dancefloors are overtaken by partying folk as the clubbing capital wakes up after its winter sleep

Scuba Diving in Mallorca

March–November Activity

Do not spend all your time on the ground, as the waters of the Balearic Sea hide many unforgettable attractions as well

Festa des Vermar or Grape Harvest Festival

September 27–29, 2024 Event

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

La Festa de's Cavall in Mallorca

August 28 Event

Watch this gorgeous dance of horses

Kitesurfing

April–September Activity

The deep waters of the Balearic Sea are not so scary while atop a gliding surfboard with the wind at your back

Semana Santa & Easter

March 24–30, 2024 Event

Exhilarating and scary at the same time, processions of hooded penitents are held all across the island

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