Mallorca hosts hot air balloon festival « Euro Weekly News

Up, up, and away! Mallorca hosts its first hot air balloon festival

Monster shaped hot air balloon floating in the sky. Euro Weekly News.

Image: IB Ballooning Festival Mallorca / Facebook.

Mallorca is thrilled to host the Illes Balears Ballooning Festival. The festival kicked off on October 23 and will run until October 27.

This inaugural hot air balloon competition features 20 balloons from twelve different nationalities.

Showcasing Balloons

A highlight of the festival is its creative flair, showcasing balloons in quirky shapes such as a frog, a rocket, and even a child’s face.

On October 25 and 26, the first flight will take off at 8:00.AM.

Balloon Display

The festival will wrap up on Sunday, October 27, beginning with a flight at 8:00.AM. and gas loading at 11:00.AM in preparation for the evening balloon display.

At 1:00.PM, festival-goers can enjoy a farewell paella before the grand finale at 6:00.PM, featuring a spectacular night display at the Castell de Capdepera.

For more information, head to the website: ibballooningfestivalmallorca.com, or email: office@ibballooning.net.

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Anna Ellis

Originally from Derbyshire, UK, Anna has lived in the middle of nowhere on the Costa Blanca for 20 years.

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