Dia de Virgen de Carmen Celebrations

27th July 2010

July is a spiritually uplifting time for sea-faring crafts in the Balearics, with the Día de Virgen de Carmen providing a key focal point for many sailors.

It is tradition for fishing boats in particular to carry statues of the Virgin of Carmen on board on the day of celebrations, July 16th, with many also carrying lit torches in honour of the adopted patron saint of mariners and fishermen, who is said to protect those at sea, according to an Old Testament tale.

Various statues of ‘El Carmen’ will be paraded both on land and at sea as part of the day of tributes to her, with many colourful processions proving to be an eye-catching memorial and a must-see event on a day when ships are said to be ‘blessed’ by her presence.

The day is regularly rounded off with fireworks, and where better to watch the stunning flashes of light crash against the night sky than out at sea on board Nikita?

Taking to the water that day assumes an added symbolism to make your holiday extra special, and you can set sail safe in the knowledge that if you have faith, it’s the safest day of the year to be at sea!

Book now to be a part of this magical experience in the Balearics this summer. Where you witness the spectacle is up to you, with the possibility of sailing to or from locations across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, subject to availabilty.