The Pages Are on the Move: Wish Lists and Meeting Points in Mallorca

The Pages Are on the Move: Wish Lists and Meeting Points in Mallorca

Today, on January 4, a light chill hangs over the streets — enough to see your breath as little clouds, but not so much that ice creams are off the menu. And in the middle of it all: the pages, who will be moving through towns and villages over the coming hours. They collect wish lists, empty the special children's mailboxes and make the anticipation for tomorrow's big procession tangible.

Where to meet them

If you want to hand in a note today or just watch the bustle, here are the main meeting points: In Son Ferriol the pages start in the morning and move through the neighborhood core between roughly 11:00 and 14:00, with the start at the Plaça del Prevere Bartomeu Font. In Palma itself they will be available between 16:00 and 19:00 for a photo meet in the Parc de les Estacions, just behind the train station; a place where the sounds of train announcements and children's laughter mingle in the air, and the city is especially festive, as described in Palma in Its Christmas Dress: Lights, Sound and Little Winter Wonders. In Inca a page will be on the Plaça España in the morning from about 10:00 to 13:00 to receive wish lists.

In the mountain town of Alarò the pages can be found at the Casal de Can Campaner: today from 9:00 to 13:00 and again from 16:00 to 20:00; on January 5 there is another morning slot from 9:00 to 12:00. And if you want to visit the Three Kings' campsite in Consell, there is an evening offering today between roughly 17:00 and 22:00 — there the interplay of costumes, campfire atmosphere and short program items takes place; entrance times or time slots are allocated online via the event page.

A perfectly ordinary January day — with stardust

On the squares and pedestrian streets, elderly women with sturdy shopping bags mix with young parents pushing prams and curious tourists. You can hear castanet-like rattling at the parade wagon, the distant conversation of two market traders and again and again hearty children's laughter. Scenes like these do particular good in the short January days: they bring together people who otherwise pass each other by in everyday life. The pages are the occasion, not the main event — and that's fine. A note, a short conversation, a photo on a bench — often that's all it takes to brighten an evening.

Why this is good for the island

These events fill the post-Christmas period with small encounters. Local cafés on the squares get a few extra visits, neighborhoods feel livelier, and children experience that a tradition isn't just something on TV. In a winter month when many shops are still closed and the sea looks calm; for practical options, see Holiday shopping in Mallorca: Where you can still shop in the coming days. The presence of the pages draws attention to places away from the harbour cafés — and that's a gain for villages like Alarò or Consell.

Tips for visitors and families

If you go: it's best to bring a small handwritten sheet — clear wish, name and age — that's enough. Wear warm shoes, a thermos of tea won't hurt, and if you want to take photos, be considerate of the children. For Consell: time slots are limited, so check and reserve online in advance. And if you'd like to help a little: many activities depend on volunteers; half an hour for setup or takedown can already make a big difference.

In the end it's the simple things that last: a glowing mailbox, faces that open for a moment, and the soft lamplight on cobblestones. If you stroll across a small plaza today and discover a page there, take a moment to watch the scene — and if you like, hand in a wish list. It's these little things that make Mallorca a bit warmer in January.