Event Dates
From: Saturday, February 14, 2026
To: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Mallorca Carnival 2026
Sa Rua & Sa Rueta
Mallorca Carnival is a colourful event full of energy and life as the Island celebrates with parades and shows.
Mallorca Carnival – Sa Rua & Sa Rueta & Easter Fira del Ram 2026
Mallorca Carnival is a colourful event full of energy and life as the Island celebrates with parades and shows before the start of Lent. Known in Mallorca as `Els Darrers Dies’ (the Last Days ), most towns and villages hold their own fancy dress parades across the Island, with the largest taking place in Palma.
- Are you visiting for Carnival? Stay at the Hotel Cort; a superb rated 4-star hotel close to all the gay bars in the Gomila district. The hotel has impressive decor, delicious breakfasts, and friendly staff.
February is the perfect time to visit Mallorca, with temperatures at least 10 degrees higher than most Northern Europe. Visitors are welcomed with the annual blossoms of the spectacular Almond Blossoms, the perfect antidote to the Winter blues.
Carnival in Palma de Mallorca
- Sunday, Feb 15th 2026 – In Palma, the Sa Rua takes place on Sunday from 17:00 on Sunday. Mallorca’s Carnival is often considered a smaller version of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, as the event includes people from competing teams and special performances with dancing and singing.
- Costumes and floats vary in colour and theme, and the most creative teams are awarded prizes at the end of the parade.
- The contest that is held every year in Plaça Rei Joan Carles I.
- Note, Se Rueta takes place on the Sunday before se Rua and is for more for families and younger kids.
S’Arenal Carnival
- Saturday, Feb 14th 2026 – El Arenal also known as ‘Arenal’ or ‘S’Arenal’ in Mallorquín is a popular party village situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the eastern end of the six kilometer long ‘Playa de Palma’.
- It is a 25-minute ride from Palma and is organised jointly by Palma and Llucmajor.
- Head to Plaza de les Meravelles from 3 pm and enjoy a colourful parade with floats, music and elaborate costumes.
- The prarade is quite long, taking over 2 kilometers to complete.
- Stay close to the beach and the parade in El Arenal at the Hotel Gracia with an outdoor pool, stylish rooms and buffet breakfast.
Mallorca Carnival Route
- Mallorca’s Carnival procession makes its way down La Rambla, c. de La Riera, c. de la Unió, ending at pl. del Rei Joan Carles I & av. de Jaume III.
The Fira del Ram
- The City of Palma hosts the Fira del Ram, an enormous annual Funfair that kicks off during Carnival and lasts until Easter weekend. If you are a lover of fairgrounds, Palma is the place to be. With over 200 attractions, amusement rides, tombolas, bars and traditional stalls, the event is one of the biggest of the year.
- The fair is located at Son Fusteret, on the outskirts of Palma and has parking for over 2,000 cars. The No. 10 bus passes right by from the Palma bus station.
- The amusement park even boasts water rapids and laser quest, taking it up a notch as far as fairground rides go! Visitors can enjoy authentic Spanish food dishes at various stalls together with classic hot dogs and burgers.
Gay Carnival Events in Palma
- Most of the gay bars in Palma host special theme nights and parties during the weekend of Carnival. Several bars are elaborately decorated with staff and customers in costume, enjoying a lively atmosphere that spills onto the streets around Palma’s Gomila district, along with the Av de Joan Miro, the city’s de facto gay neighbourhood. The bars are busy throughout the Carnival, especially on Sunday after the parade.
- The following Monday is an official holiday, so there is plenty of time to rest after a weekend of partying.
Popular Hotels in La Palma
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the Carnival festivities:
Convent de la Missio, Hotel Cort, Petit Palace, Hotel Can Alomar
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Mallorca’s gay bars are easy to get to on foot so long as you choice the right hotel
Carrer de Sant Feliu, 1
Featuring a plunge pool, Hotel Can Alomar is set in the tree-lined Paseo del Borne Boulevard in the centre of Palma. There is free WiFi throughout.
The spacious rooms feature satellite TV, king-size beds, a seating area and safe. The bathrooms feature a bath or a shower, hairdryer with diffuser, hairstraightener, free toiletries, and complimentary bathrobe and slippers. Room service is available.
Carrer de la Missió, 7A, 07003 Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Illes Balears, Spain
Housed in the old monastery Convent de la Missió dating from the 17th century, this modern and chic hotel boasts an excellent location in the centre of historic Palma.
Visit the beautiful, historical old town of Palma on foot from this hotel. You can stroll through the narrow streets surrounding the hotel and relax in the gardened patios. At the end of a busy days sightseeing in Palma, you can unwind in the sauna or by sitting in the cool of the interior patio.
Plaça De Cort 11, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Offering a roof top with a swimming pool and bar, Hotel Cort is located in Palma de Mallorca, 10 minutes’ walk from Palma Port. The air-conditioned hotel has a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.
Each stylish room features a seating area with a flat-screen TV with Chromecast and minibar. The private bathroom includes a bathrobe and free toiletries. There is free Wi-Fi available.
Carrer de Can Campaner, 6
ICON Rosetó by Petit Palace is a boutique hotel set in Palma de Mallorca old town. Guests can enjoy a city view from the rooftop small pool and solarium.
This historic building used to be a convent and the rooms of this cosy boutique hotel features modern Balearic décor with wooden beams. All rooms have an iPad available on request, they include coffee facilities, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free high-range toiletries
Carrer del Miracle, 10, 07002 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
This house offers a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a fridge, a living-dining room with flat screen TV and a a DVD player, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The perfect place to share with friends
Carrer de Pere Martell, 24, 07003 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Each unit is fitted with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, A microwave, a fridge and a coffee machine. A seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bidet
Carrer Terrer, 6, 07013 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 3 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Guests benefit from a balcony and a terrace.
Carrer de Catany, 12, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Free WiFi
Carrer Rodríguez de Arias, 5
Possibly the most magical and beautiful gay bar in Palma to have a Cocktail, dinner, drink, smoke Shisha,
Avinguda de Joan Miró, 58
always a fun gay bar and if you feel peckish you can have some tapas friendly and nice staff
Carrer de Ticià, 22
Gay Cruising and fetish bar not for the shy boys
Carrer de la Vinyassa, 23
Gay Bar straight-friendly :) Located in the city center. Two floors. Bar-cruising area and party area for Friday and Saturday, called Secret Room.
It is a Night Bar, where you can have a quiet drink, we also have a dark room that is equipped with cabins, sling, shower etc ... On the other hand there is the "SECRET ROOM" where various Shows are made, for example : Erotic, Drag Queen, After (mixed).
Carrer de la Llotgeta, 12
Fun gay bar well worth a visit
Carrer de Pablo Iglesias, 12
The best Gay Bar / Pub in Palma, hetero friendly, located in the center of Palma de Mallorca, near Plaza España (5 minutes).
Enjoy a drink, in the best company, the Drag shows and the best music.
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Convent de la Missio
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, historic monastery, gardened patios.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Chic, modern, sauna.
- Serene retreat in historic Palma, combining modern luxury with historic charm.
Hotel Can Alomar
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-star, Paseo del Borne Boulevard, plunge pool.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- King-size beds, satellite TV.
- Elegance in Palma’s center, ideal for luxurious relaxation with plush amenities.
Hotel Cort
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, rooftop pool and bar.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Flat-screen TV, Chromecast, minibar.
- Stylish and central, offering rooftop relaxation and Mediterranean cuisine, perfect for urban explorers.
ICON Rosetó
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, historic convent, rooftop pool.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Balearic décor, wooden beams.
- Boutique hotel with unique Balearic charm, offering panoramic city views from the rooftop.
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