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Summer Beach Parties in Port of Soller
Get ready for start of the summer fiestas in Soller
The month of June gets the summer beach parties in Mallorca off to a fine start. The weather is glorious and we all look for excuses to get down on the sand and remember why we moved here. The beach and perfect horse shoe bay of Port de Soller never fail to delight and the children start to look forward to their holidays and swapping school shoes for no shoes. The diving platform is installed in the water this week and then the locals know that summer has officially started.
There was a Facebook creation of a mass party on the Repic beach on Saturday 16th June. This was quickly denied by the Town Council. Rumours still abound that people intend to gather for an impromptu party but that will be no different from any other summer night on the beach. Summer in Soller means meeting your friends on the beach - that is just what we do.
The organised events for June start at the Repic beach as the children break up from school on Friday 22nd June. The weekend of 23rd and 24th June sees many events on the Repic Beach. Starting with a morning football tournament and Medieval Fair there is much to see. The events of the day include sporting events, craft fair, market and a Fire demonstration. The evening commences with music and dancing at 6 pm from the local dance group Xeremiers de Soller. This is being billed as the Fiesta of the Repic but it also coincides with the Fiesta of St Joan. This is the traditional day to welcome the start of summer with bonfires on the beach. Local people turn up as the sun goes down with a picnic on the beach. The bonfires are lit and the tradition is to swim at midnight to ensure a good summer. This year with the Fiesta in full swing it will be a busy time on the beach and the first test of the newly enlarged sands which should give everyone space to spread out.
The following weekend of 30th June and 1st July sees the action shift a little to the Marina end of the Port of Soller. Santa Catalina celebrates the Fiesta of Sant Pere (St Peter). As a working fishing village St Peter is very important to the life of this community and is given due reverence. The statue of St Peter arrives by sea and is carried to the church for the blessing on all fishermen. There are activities for children in the Port area, followed by music and dancing as the sun goes down. Don't miss the parade of the Giants which happens at 9pm on Saturday 30th June - the visit of the Giants from Llucmajor is a highlight of this fiesta.
Soller people love to gather on the beach and in the Port for these Fiestas as they have an important role to play in the life of our community. Visitors are always welcome to join in and be part of the celebrations. They all have a local significance and are not created as tourist attractions. It is a great opportunity to feel heartbeat of Soller and connect with the people.
June is a wonderful month in Soller as it heralds the start of summer and the promise of a good season. Do join us – you are very welcome.
