Drawing on the deep Christian traditions of the island, many of Menorca’s festivals are tied into the patron saints of the towns and villages:
Sant Joan Festival in Ciutadella
A huge party through the streets of Ciutadella, the festival of Sant Joan takes place roughly six months after Christmas and is both a celebration of summer and of Christianity. The day is filled with street parties and music while the evening is marked by a gigantic firework display and dancing.
Sant Marti Festival in Es Mercadal
A fiesta held in the third week of July, the Festival of Sant Marti is a party where people and horses take to the streets of the small village with live music. It’s a wild two-day affair that starts late on the Saturday and continues through to a firework display on the Monday evening.
Sant Jaume Festival in Es Castell
Celebrating the town’s religious history and horsemanship, this festival sees riders both roam the town on watch and take place in heated competitions. The Festival of Sant Jaume takes place at the end of July and is well worth a visit for horse lovers.