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Fire, Sparks, Community: Sant Antoni kicks off in Mallorca's villages

Sant Antoni in Mallorca: a village tradition of fire and community

Sant Antoni is Mallorca’s winter fire festival, marked by village processions, music, and community gatherings around January 17.

Published: April 22, 2026
Fire, Sparks, Community: Sant Antoni kicks off in Mallorca's villages

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What is Sant Antoni in Mallorca, and why is it celebrated in the villages?

Sant Antoni is a traditional winter festival in Mallorca that centers on fire, music, and local community gatherings. In many villages, people come together around bonfires and processions linked to the saint’s name day on January 17. The atmosphere is festive but still rooted in local custom rather than large-scale spectacle.

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