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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Historic festival · Pollença
La Patrona — Moors and Christians
2 August 2026
2026
2 August 2026
2027
2 August 2027
Where
Pollença
What it is
La Patrona — Moors and Christians explained
The most physical mock battle in Mallorca: pirate Dragut's men storm the town at dawn and are fought off hand-to-hand in the main square, ending with 'Visca la Mare de Déu dels Àngels!'.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Pollença tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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La Patrona — Moors and Christians, explained
What is La Patrona — Moors and Christians?
The most physical mock battle in Mallorca: pirate Dragut's men storm the town at dawn and are fought off hand-to-hand in the main square, ending with 'Visca la Mare de Déu dels Àngels!'. It's a historic event held in Pollença.
When is La Patrona — Moors and Christians in 2026?
La Patrona — Moors and Christians runs 2 August 2026 in Pollença. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
When is La Patrona — Moors and Christians in 2027?
The provisional 2027 dates are 2 August 2027, in Pollença.
Is La Patrona — Moors and Christians free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, La Patrona — Moors and Christians is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for La Patrona — Moors and Christians?
Book a room in Pollença itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Pollença also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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