Mallorca shines bright: The magical start of the Christmas lights

 When the Christmas lights are switched on in Mallorca at the end of November, one of the island’s most beautiful times of the year begins. Christmas in Mallorca is a truly special experience – festive, Mediterranean, and wonderfully familiar. The streets fill with music, lights, and scents that make you feel the joy of the season.

In Palma de Mallorca, the city center turns into a sparkling stage that evening. Thousands gather to witness the moment when the Christmas lights in Palma are officially turned on. Golden stars glow above the Passeig des Born, fairy lights twinkle on the palm trees, and the historic old town around the La Seu Cathedral shines in a warm glow. You can feel that not just a city, but the whole island, is embracing the Christmas spirit.

 What fascinates me every year is the atmosphere: families strolling with bright eyes, street musicians spreading joy, and the scent of roasted almonds and churros in the air. You can buy local products at small stalls or warm up with a cup of mulled wine – with a Mallorcan twist, of course.

But it’s not only Palma that celebrates the start of Advent: towns like Sóller, Inca, Llucmajor, and Alcúdia also mark the event with music, activities for children, and charming Christmas markets – showing that Mallorca is full of life even in winter. 

For many, this season is a hidden gem for a winter holiday in Mallorca. The weather is mild, the beaches are calm, and the island reveals a quieter side. At the same time, events like the Christmas light switch-on offer the perfect reason to discover Mallorca before Christmas – without the summer crowds, but with plenty of heart.

So if you want to experience something different from your usual Christmas market at home, plan your next getaway to Mallorca at Christmas. The moment the lights turn on in Palma and the city glows in golden light is truly magical – and unforgettable.

Merry pre-Christmas season!