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February is usually a cold and dark month with a lot of rain. It is also the month of carnival. In many European destinations, such as the Balearic Islands, carnival plays an important role in the agenda.

Majorca is one of these destinations. many tourists come to Majorca to experience the great party as well as enjoying some sunny days during the cold and rainy months. In generals, Majorca is a very popular destinations for tourists. But, have you thought that even in winter, Majorca can offer you so much? You are free to choose from one of the great Majorca hotels and enjoy the first sunny days of the year. Especially for those who do not like the crowd of people during summer time will be impressed.

For those of you who like to party on the one hand but would like to have a restful holiday on the other, Mallorca can be the perfect place for you. This is why not only the people celebrate, also the nature does. Especially the almond tree blossoms during that time. Its pink blooms contribute perfectly to the carnival time.

These are perfect conditions for a carnival party under the Majorca sun. In Palma de Majorca will be the biggest carnival party of the island. More than 20 000 people are expected to take part in the parades. Children are very welcome to part or at least to have a look at the beautiful costumes.

So, whether you would like to spend some restful days or you want to take part in the carnival parties: Majorca awaits you!

If you are spending your Majorca holiday right now or you just planning to book a family Majorca hotel in the East of the island you should consider visit the Safari Zoo on Mallorca. It is not only an unforgettable experience for children but also for everyone. For example you can do a day trip to this park which is an animal zoo as well as an adventure park.
If you are already saying in the East of Majorca you can easily reach it by bus. It is going from 3 cities - S´Llot, Sa Coma and Cla Millor. The price for the ticket is already included in the entrance price. Shouldn´t you have your accommodation near one of this places you could rent a car. So it is no problem at all to reach the park. In the Safari Zoo you can observe exotic animals in their natural behavior or just enjoy the extraordinarily landscape which looks like the savannah. This all you can see relaxed in one of the buse or train tours that are taking approximately 1 hour. In this way you get the chance to see gnus, zebras as well as ostriches. Furthermore, experience the closeness of hippos, giraffes, rhinos. After this exciting trip you can visit the conterminous zoo where you can see further 2100 animals like tigers, monkey and so on. Or visit the famous show of predators.
You see there is lot of activities in this park. Take your whole family and enjoy an exciting day trip which you won´t forget for long. It is definitely worth the money.
It is open every day from 9 am to 5 p m in winter and 6.30 p m in summer.

If you think that after Christmas the celebrations are over that you are totally wrong. In fact the biggest festival will take place on Majorca directly in January. At the 20th of January 2010 is the saint´s day of the holy Sebastian which is the patron of the city Palma de Mallorca.
So if you are spending your Majorca holiday in this period of time then you shouldn´t miss this event. Or just book one of our cheap Majorca hotels and combine this attraction with relaxing days and take a break from the workday life. It definitely worth it! Every year a large number of people enjoy this festiveness.
The Saint Sebastian is the patron of the city in which 1524 the pest raged. But the deadly disease suddenly stopped when the people brought a relic of Sebastian to Palma. Since then the San Sebastian protects the city.
The feast itself was first celebrated at 1977. Since the people celebrate it every year and the effort is increasing from year to year. Nowadays is will be prepared a lot weeks before January.
During the 20th of January you could attend several different spectacles. For example several bands will play on different places. It will be played all kind of music. From the really traditional once up to Jazz or Classic. Furthermore, you will find pyres everywhere. Here you can get for little money churizzo and wine. But the highlight of the whole day is the firework at the end! It is accompanied from a "correfoc". Dressed up devils and demons have torches and other things with fire with them and stage a breathtaking fire show.
So come to Majorca to attend this unforgettable happening and enjoy a few free days at the beginning of the year!