The Balearics are predominantly a Catholic community and have been so for a number of years. Proud of their traditional views, the islands celebrate saint’s days in a big and loud way. Each saint’s day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and many tourists book into Ibiza hotels to join in the fun and to admire the costumes, dances and songs, peculiar to that particular island. Traditional dancing kicks off a typical saint’s day which sees the whole village square decorated with bunting, followed by a procession through the streets and countryside, where a local carries an effigy of the saint. 

The 10th August is the feast day of Saint Lorenc. Menorca hotels tend to be full at this time as many people come to honour ‘Fiestas de Sant Lorenc’. Open air concerts, sporting events and other activities are held throughout the island to honour this special day. One of the most popular activities is a race between adults and children through streets in the town. Smaller children revel in the activities, including puppet shows, street performers and games. Whilst the adults will love the feasting, wining and ecological fair too.

The festival of Saint Augustin is held on August 28^th and sees many tourists book up Majorca hotels to be a part of this fantastic feast day. From the processions to street performers, concerts to sporting displays, this week-long festival is packed with activities for all the family to enjoy. The Convent of St. Augustin began in 1603 and this marked the first ever festival. The town children take part in ‘Els Cavallets’ which is basically a series of fertility dances. An older girl is in the middle of a ring, disguised as a donkey, where other children dance around her. The sounds of drums, bagpipes and flutes play out whilst the older girl waves her handkerchief to the beat. The fun is stopped by a child, dressed as a demon, who appears suddenly to capture children. This dance is always performed on the Sunday evening before the Feast of Saint Augustin and once again after the mass on Saint Augustin’s feast day.

For most people a trip to Ibiza means little more than the chance to relax in the sun and let your hair down – but to make sure your hair is at its best, it might be worth investing in a little beauty time on the island. Everything from spray tans, hair treatments and relaxing spa appointments are offered at the latest crop of Ibiza hotels, giving you a great opportunity to pamper and beautify yourself whilst on holiday.

For a sun-kissed holiday makeover on the Balearics, ignore the sunburn and bikini marks and head straight to the massage table for a beauty boost. Prepare to be pampered in Ibiza and Majorca hotels, with traditional aromatherapy, deep tissue and hot stone massages, as well as newer age techniques such as ayurvedic therapies.

The Balearics in the summer can be an intimidating parade of beautiful, bronzed bodies so to keep looking your best, think about a spray tan before you get on the plane. A simple light treatment can help you feel bikini-ready before you even hit the beach. To get closer to a streak-free golden tan, stay in one of the leading Menorca hotels and give yourself a start on your holiday glow.

Although it’s always a good idea to retreat from the hot Balearic midday sun, finding ways to enjoy your time in the shade can be difficult – especially when the pool and beach are so inviting. Make sure the sun doesn’t damage your fresh-faced look, by investing in a facial treatment.

Your beach body will be looking beautiful after all the pampering, so get down to the beach and show it off. Whether you’re relaxing in the chill out zone at Eden, or dancing at sunset at Café Del Mar, the only thing you’ll need this summer is your confidence. Even after your holiday has finished you’ll be showing your stunning tan and beautiful skin off for weeks afterwards.