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If you\u2019re lucky enough to be in Menorca during early September we can definitely recommend taking time out to visit the Mare de Deu de Gr\u00e0cia Festival in Mahon.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s our Deborah\u2019s first hand review of last year\u2019s festival –<\/h2>\n

“<\/strong>We parked the car down at the port and meandered along the harbour front before joining the tourist trip on the glass bottom boat around the harbour.\u00a0 After a leisurely hour on the water, we arrived back and walked along to the famous Xoriguer gin factory; finding it closed, a bit perturbed we then ambled along to the church and that too was closed, as were all the shops.\u00a0 It was only when we reached the centre of town and found the paved streets covered with sand, that I realised this was the day of one of the island\u2019s biggest festivals.<\/p>\n

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We joined the throngs of people of all ages in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, which was decorated with flags fluttering in the breeze.\u00a0 Film cameras were set up from the local buildings, to broadcast the occasion to the rest of the Balearic Islands.\u00a0 The atmosphere was electric.\u00a0 Squeezing ourselves in to a well-positioned corner of the Plaza, with no idea of what was actually going on, we soon saw a throng of men, all dressed in traditional uniform, emerge from the church.\u00a0 They then lined the square making a barrier in front of the crowd.\u00a0 Following on came four men wearing white gloves carrying the statue of the Lady of Grace. They climbed into a beautiful black open carriage pulled by the famous black Menorcan horses and preceded through the square and then around the streets with the Lady hoisted high above their shoulders, what a magnificent sight.\u00a0 Riders followed the carriage on their horses, which were ornately decorated. The crowd was applauding and cheering (so was I) as they proceeded by.<\/p>\n

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Festival of Mare de Deu de Gr\u00e0cia in Mahon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a tradition to touch the horses and riders as they pass by for good luck, which was what everyone was doing (yes me included); these fabulous animals accepted this in good manner (as did the riders).\u00a0 We followed the carriage, horses and crowd around the shady streets, where further horses could be found standing quietly and what a brilliant chance for a photo shoot, the stable hands couldn\u2019t have been more obliging and helpful in this opportunity.<\/p>\n

Though the shops were all shut, the cafes and restaurants were open with makeshift bars in the streets selling the fabulous – but oh so potent – Pomada (Xoriguer gin and fresh lemon) at \u20ac1 for a small cup or \u20ac2 for grande size (I opted for the small size).<\/p>\n

After all this excitement we made our way to the restaurant Tropicana, where they were doing a special menu to celebrate the day, and enjoyed a variety of fabulous tapas.<\/p>\n

What a perfect day. We did make the mistake of going home far too early and missed some of the horse displays, the evening celebrations of fireworks and dancing in the square.\u00a0 Putting all this into words just seems flat, the experience, atmosphere and enjoyment will stay with me and just thinking about it all brings a smile to my face and a happy feeling in my heart. Next time I\u2019ll stay to the very end.“<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you fancy experiencing the Mare de Deu de Gr\u00e0cia festival first hand check out our private villas in Menorca<\/a> or call one of the team to discuss your requirements in more detail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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