Every 2 days from 12 August 2023 until 1 September 2023
Where:
The fiestas of Sant Bartomeu in San Antonio are the second most important religious festivity in the town. Coinciding with the summer season, it is the perfect excuse to develop a wide programme of events, ranging from walks, activities for children, performances, gastronomic contests, live music concerts, markets and much more.
The big day is 24 August, the day of Sant Bartomeu (Saint Bartholomew, patron saint of San Antonio).
Among the highlights for 2023:
- Saturday 12 August: children's games and bouncy castles, face painting and foam party in the Cervantes school playground.
- Saturday 19 August: At 19:30 h, 'La Movidita' kids party and from 20:30 h La Movida party for adults at s'Arenal beach.
- Wednesday 23 August: Celebration of 'Nuestra Señora del Rocío' with flamenco dance and music.
- Thursday 24 August: At 10:30 h, children's foam party with Piruleto. At 20:00 h, solemn mass and traditional dances and at 22:00 h, concert by the Galician group Tanxugueiras on the beach of S'Arenal. At midnight, great fireworks display followed by the concert by Chris Lee & The Mojo Stand.
- Sunday 27 August: from 19:00 h, local craft market and popular dances in the Fountain promenade. At 20:00 h, Hawaiian Hula Party at Eddie's Diner bar.
- Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd September: Festival of Carthaginians and Romans, big tomato battle on the beach of s'Arenal.
Check the full programme of activities here (in Spanish and Catalan).