The place where the wine meets the fun

With its ancient history , charming architecture and traditional dining , there is so much more to see and do than just admire the vineyards . Binissalem is a traditional working town where you will find basic facilities to enjoy your holiday . There is an adequate selection of local shops and a supermarket , plus some bars and restaurants where you will find yourself eating and chatting with the locals of this place . The town centre has a lovely old quarter  and is dominated by the church spire .

Here is always a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere . Being the centre of Mallorca’s winemaking industry , surrounded by bodegas and wine merchants , you’ll have to know about their festival . Binissalem hosts a wonderful wine festival in the third week of September – the Festa d’es Vermar .

The weekly market is held every Friday morning in the square by the church . Plenty of local products and all kinds of wine are sold on the streets , including special recipes featuring grapes and wine , and of course , many opportunities to taste the local brew .  A feature of this festival is the grape fight , where locals (and brave visitors) dress up in white clothing and then pelt each other with bunches of grapes . It has to be seen to be believed !

In Mallorca and in the Mediterranean , there can be no festival without wine . Wine is present in religion , celebrations and at mealtimes . Wine has sculpted their landscape , architecture and  culture . Other food and drink events are held in the Spring and Autumn , celebrating local agricultural successes .

Therefore , if you decided to go on vacation this year , another annual festival it will occur at the end of May named the Stone Fair . This traditional craft is showcased around the streets of the town . The fair coincides with another gastronomic celebration .

So , if you are looking for an upmarket holiday getaway , or if you are a wine lover looking to explore a new wine region , then I absolutely recommend you the Binissalem town in Mallorca . The society and the culture of this island is particularly ‘child-friendly’. Here people love and adore almost everyone like nowhere else and you will always be welcomed with a smile , anywhere and anytime .  Mallorca is a place full of life and fun, so imagine if you add some good wine in this equation . It’s party time!