Colorful Balloons over Capdepera: The International Balloon Festival Fills the Morning Sky

Colorful Balloons over Capdepera: The International Balloon Festival Fills the Morning Sky

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If you were along Capdepera's coastline around 8:00 this morning, you would surely have been surprised: Over 25 colorful balloons glided calmly over the town as if it were just an ordinary Tuesday. It isn't — the international balloon festival has taken the area firmly in its grip. Pilots from several countries have arrived, the baskets are full of people who want to see Mallorca from above.

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Between Hotel Terraces and the Industrial Zone

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The official opening took place yesterday evening at the Cap Vermell Hotel; the atmosphere there was relaxed, the barista poured generous coffees because many visitors were early. Planned are daily two flight times, weather dependent: usually in the morning around 8:00 and in the evening around 18:00. Wind strength decides — nothing with storm-tested programming, everything is flexible.

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To watch: Arrive early. Parking nearby is scarce, the walk from the old town takes about 20 minutes and the stairs there can be surprisingly steep. Families with children bring blankets; otherwise the morning can be chilly — even in midsummer the coast can be breezy.

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Shapes, Colors, Small Wonders

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What I notice: Not all balloons look the same. Some are classic color spheres, others have figures or unusual patterns. Small children next to me eagerly pointed at a balloon in the shape of a giant dog — and parents laughed because that was the photo of the day.

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The teams are international, and you hear multilingual commands at takeoff. Security guards and volunteers ensure the area remains cordoned off. When the pilot gives the green light, the basket framework rises silently and majestically. The feeling of standing under such a giant is strange: small, safe, and a bit awed.

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The Grand Finale: Light Show in the Industrial Zone

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The closing event takes place on Sunday from 17:00 in Capdepera's industrial area. There will be a light spectacle: all balloons stay on the ground, fill with flames and glow in sync — a display that is especially striking at dusk. Tip: put on a jacket and find a place near the edge of the barriers early. Beverage and snack stands are on site, but the queue can be long.

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Practical: Trips depend on the weather. If you'd like to fly, check with the organizers in advance and wear comfortable shoes. For photos: a small telephoto lens can help capture the balloons in the sky better.

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Why the Festival is Fun

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It\'s this mix of calm and excitement: pilots prepare everything, children run around with wide eyes, older spectators sip their coffee. Capdepera feels for a few days like a meeting point for explorers. And when the flames dance on Sunday, many will likely be left with a lasting image: calm, color, and a few minutes when the island looks different than usual.

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So, if you still want to go: pack your camera, allocate time for parking — and look forward to a moment when the air over Mallorca becomes colorful.