Flowers, Special Buses and Quiet Moments: How All Saints' Day Runs on Majorca

When Palma Wears Flowers

All Saints' Day on Majorca feels a little the same each year and yet always different. Early in the morning, when wisps of fog still hang over the Passeig Mallorca and the bakeries put out the first croissants, you can see the first people walking toward Cemetery Street with fresh bouquets. At Palma's main cemetery, Son Valentí, mourning often turns into a large, colorful jumble: carnations, chrysanthemums, plastic bows — and snatches of conversation in three languages.

Practically organized, without much fuss

The city expects crowds. That's why there has been a special bus service by EMT for years: from October 31 to November 2 additional trips run about every 20 minutes between the Sindicat stop and the cemetery, with stops at Plaza España, Avenida Alemanya and the Velódromo. Yes, the buses often display the sign Cementeri — a small, reliable sight amid the mountains of flowers.

If you prefer it quieter, come outside peak hours. According to the notice, the grounds are open daily from 07:30 to 21:00 between October 30 and November 2. That helps families with children or older visitors stagger their visits and avoid the busiest hours.

More than just flowers

On November 1 itself there is often a small public program at the cemetery: a short memorial ceremony starts around 10:00, then ensembles quietly play classical pieces at various points until about 14:00. Volunteers hand out information leaflets and point out where aid tents and portable toilets are located — helpful when the queue at the entrance gets longer.

For many islanders, All Saints' Day is not an obligation but a ritual. People talk, water the graves, and arrange wreaths. And afterwards? Many like to stay another half hour, have coffee in a nearby bar and exchange news from the year. A little everyday life between candles and memories.

If you are planning to go: set off early, seats on the buses are in demand, and bring weatherproof flowers — November can get fresh on Majorca, especially in the morning.