The Majorca events calendar is brimming with local festivals, carnivals and markets - with at least one local carnival or celebration occurring every month! In terms of cultural festivals, Easter Holy Week is always big in Spanish cultures and usually culminates in a large precession and plenty of food. Take a look below at a few of our other favourite festivals, events and celebrations.

• The celebration of Sant Antoni in January - A week-long fiesta around the 16th filled with bonfires, fireworks, parades and ceremonies.

• Sa Rua in February - The biggest family carnival of the Majorcan calendar. There’s plenty of fun for the whole family to get involved with across the island.

• The Mallorca 312 Cycling Tour in March - Whether you feel like getting involved or watching from the sidelines, it’s a great way to see rural and inland Majorca.

• Mallorca Live and Majorca Pride in June - Expect headline acts and huge parties for both events.

• Full Metal Holiday in October - The alternative rock scene more your thing? Full Metal Holiday arrives in Majorca in October, bringing heavy metal under the Spanish sun.

Majorca’s nightlife varies from resort to resort, so it’s best to know your resort matches what you want. For the biggest parties on the island, it has to be Magaluf. With a neon-lit strip and a choice of superclubs open ‘till dawn, it’s the perfect place to head for nights you’ll never forget. Another lively resort is the capital, Palma. From back-street tavernas to stylish bars and clubs open until the early hours, there’s something for everyone here. Resorts such as El Arenal and Cala d’Or offer gorgeous seafront bars and chic venues alongside traditional tavernas whilst resorts like Puerto Pollensa are quieter with upmarket bars and relaxing dining spots.

From traditional Spanish tapas to good old home comforts, Majorca offers something for every holidaymaker. If you’re looking to get a taste of true Majorca, here are a couple of must-try dishes to get you started. First up is sobrassada - a soft textured cured sausage that is best served on crusty bread with a drizzle of local honey. For a delicious lunch, it has to be tumbet - a sort of Majorcan ratatouille topped with fried eggs and served with crusty bread. For a sweet treat, we recommend giving ensaimada a go. This gorgeous, fully and doughy snack is just what you need for a little afternoon snack. Finally, for dinner, it has to be tapas (plus, it’s an excuse to try more on th menu). From fresh seafood dishes to hearty meatballs and delicious croquettes, the choice is amazing. And, if you’re missing home a little too much, then there are always plenty of places in every resort serving up a proper English fry-up.