Medieval Festival Ibiza 2017

  Every year, in the second weekend of May, Ibiza commemorates its World Heritage status, with a Medieval Fair & Festival within the walls of their fortied old town and declared a World Heritage Site, Dalt Vila.

This anual recreational and cultural event is tribute to the multicultural legacy left on the island throughout the centuries by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and Christians.  For this occasion the town is set back to Middle Ages with coloured decorations and everyone will dress up to celebrate their history in style. It is considered a true highlight of the year and many residents contribute effortless to make sure all visitors enjoy an unforgettable experience in the unique surroundings of Dalt Vila. The walls of Dalt Vila are the perfect scenery for the annual, 3-day Medieval Fair that attracts over 50.000 visitors each year.Streets are decorated with over 500 flags, awnings, banners and panels plus 40 murals of hand-painted fabric throughout Dalt Vila & La Marina, and you will find64 colorful market stalls with vendors in medieval costumes, selling traditional medieval fare such as: candied fruits, cheese, exotic spices, honey, jewellery, leather goods, perfume, sausages, soaps, wine etc. 64 Craft markets where you can watch ’medieval’ craftsmen performing their crafts or sell local produce, are set in Antoni Palau and the Vara de Rey.  The extraordinarily beautiful city walls and the fortified part of the city are considered by UNESCO to be the most well-preserved acropolis in the entire Mediterranean. Its impressive gateways and battlements welcome visitors and are turned into the setting for concerts, plays and a wide programme of events taking place from morning to night all through the weekend. Children and adults, tourists and residents, friends and families - nobody wants to miss out on the great atmosphere, lovely weather, fantastic views over the sea and the harbour, plus the live music that always accompanies the celebrations.

 Opening Thursday 11 May 2017 18.00 hrs @ Reina Sofia Park with welcoming parade 21.30 hrs - Opening Spectacle & Medieval tournament Market Friday 12, Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 May 2017, from 10am.

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