Felanitx facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Felanitx Spanish: Felanich
Municipality
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Map of Felantix in Mallorca
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Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Balearic Islands
Province	Balearic Islands
Comarca	Migjorn
Judicial district	Manacor
Area
• Total	169.79 km2 (65.56 sq mi)
Elevation	95 m (312 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	17,497
• Density	103.051/km2 (266.900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Felanitxer
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	07200

Felanitx is a town in Spain. It is located on the island of Majorca, which is part of the Balearic Islands. The town is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) from Palma de Mallorca, the capital city.

Felanitx has a long history, dating back to the 13th century. Near the town, you can find the old Sant Salvador Monastery, which features beautiful Gothic architecture.

Culture and Traditions

Felanitx is known for its unique cultural traditions.

The Els Cavallets Dance

The St. Agustí convent was started by a group called the Augustinians in the 1600s. In 1881, the town council of Felanitx took over the church. To celebrate this event, they perform a special dance every year called Els Cavallets.

Six young dancers, usually between 10 and 14 years old, perform this dance. They are called Cavallets. Each Cavallet wears a cardboard horse around their waist. They are dressed in a red shirt and a green hat. They dance around a girl called La Dama, who wears a green dress and a red hat.

There are nine different dances in the Els Cavallets performance:

• es rollet
• ses tres potadetes
• s'envestida
• es canvis
• ses cadenilles
• es passeig
• es pas nou
• esses velles
• esses noves

The music for these dances is played on traditional instruments. These include the Xeremia, which is like a type of bagpipe, the Flabiol, a small flute, and a tambourine. The Els Cavallets dance is performed on the days of Santa Margalida and Sant Agustí.

Economy of Felanitx

Felanitx has a rich history in certain types of production.

Local Products

The town is famous for its wine. It is also known for its brandy. In 1749, there were more than 60 places making brandy in the area! Felanitx has also been a center for making pottery for a very long time. People have been making earthenware watercoolers and other pottery here since at least 300 BC.

Weekly Market

Every Sunday morning, a lively market takes place in Felanitx. Here, you can find many local goods and products.

Famous People from Felanitx

Many talented people were born in Felanitx.

• Miquel Barceló (born 1957) is a well-known contemporary painter.
• Guillem Sagrera (1380–1456) was a famous Gothic architect and sculptor.
• Miquel Bauçà (1940–2004) was a respected writer.
• Guillermo Timoner (1926–2023) was a world champion cyclist.
• Mariona Caldentey (born 1996) is a world champion soccer player.

Gallery

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  View from Castle of Santueri in Felanitx

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  Portocolom, Felanitx

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  Beach in Portocolom, Felanitx

See also

In Spanish: Felanich para niños