The Thought and Classical Culture Course at CaixaForum Palma marks its 30th edition, offering a flagship programme focused on reflection, intellectual heritage and the Greco-Latin world.
Across eight sessions spanning from 7 November 2025 to 8 May 2026, the course probes classical themes in dialogue with the present: philosophy, myth, art and culture.
The inaugural session on 7 November kicked off with “Thinking the Classical from Women”, and the second session on 12 December will cover “The School of Athens by Raphael. A Visual Lesson in Greek Philosophy”.
Dates: 7 November 2025 – 8 May 2026
Program summary:
• 7 November 2025 – Opening: Thinking the classical through women.
• 12 December 2025 – Raphael’s School of Athens: A visual lesson in Greek philosophy.
• 30 January 2026 – Lords of the Empire: Trajan and Hadrian.
• 6 February 2026 – The Odyssey in cinema.
• 6 March 2026 – A life devoted to the classics: interview with Antonio Alvar.
• 27 March 2026 – Odysseus the philosopher.
• 24 April 2026 – The Olympian red carpet: the gods and their iconography.
• 8 May 2026 – Closing: Ancient poets and us.
Practical information:
• Venue: CaixaForum Palma
• Time: 18:30
• Entry: free until seats are filled
• Format: lectures and discussions
An exceptional chance to engage with classical thinking, attend high-level talks and embrace timeless cultural perspectives in a modern context.
Climb up to the terraces to see Palma from above: bay, bell tower, flying buttresses and rose window (guided tours in shifts)
If you are looking for a “wow” plan without leaving the center, this is one of the most special experiences: you tour the terraces of the Cathedral and see up close elements that are normally only appreciated from below (buttresses, rose windows, Gothic details), as well as brutal views of the bay and the city.
The visits are made in groups, with shifts every 30 minutes and lasting approximately 1 hour.
✅ Why go
It is the typical plan that surprises even if you have already been to the Cathedral: it totally changes the perspective and feels very “Palma”.
❌ To keep in mind
For security reasons, access is limited to people over 9 years old and it is not recommended if you have cardiorespiratory problems, vertigo or reduced mobility.
📍 Data
When: Visits available between March and November
Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–16:30 Saturdays 10:00–13:30
Duration: Approx. 1 hour (shifts every 30 min)
Tickets: €25 (includes Cathedral + terraces + Museum of Sacred Art)
Balearic Residents: FREE on Fridays (removing entry at the box office) · €8 Monday-Thursday and Saturday
Description
Puerto Portals Talks is a series of talks that invites reflection and learning through different voices and perspectives.
In this third edition,Enric BenitoThe humanist physician and oncologist will present the paper"Living without fear: conversations about life and death", a profound reflection on how we face life and its end.
The event will conclude with a relaxed space for meeting and conversation, designed to exchange ideas and continue sharing reflections.
Programming
- Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
Data
- Location:Conference Room, Building E (behind Cappuccino), Puerto Portals
- Address:Portals Nous, 07181 Mallorca
- Speaker:Enric Benito, humanist physician and oncologist
- Entrance:Paid
Vinissalem Fest 2026
A wine, music, and gastronomy festival returns for its third edition. Located in one of Mallorca's most emblematic wine-growing villages, Vinissalem Fest brings together some of the island's best wineries in the heart of Binissalem for an open-air celebration focused on local flavors, live music, and a community atmosphere.
Activities
- Wine tastings from local wineries: €3 per wine
- Live music and DJs all night long
- Food trucks and tapas
- Relaxed and festive atmosphere in the town square
The event offers a social and accessible experience to discover the wine culture of Binissalem. A lively atmosphere lasts from sunset until nightfall, ideal for a spring afternoon.
Practical information
- Date:Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Location:Church Square, Binissalem
- Price:€3 per wine tasting
- Age restriction:For adults 18 and over only
The Palma International Boat Show is one of the most important nautical events in the Mediterranean and traditionally marks the start of the sailing season. It is an international trade fair dedicated to:
- Recreational craft (yachts, sailboats, catamarans)
- Nautical equipment
- Maritime services
- Innovation and technology in the naval sector
General information
- Location: Palma de Mallorca
- Specific location: Moll Vell
- Frequency: Annual (usually at the end of April or beginning of May)
What you can find
- Exhibition of boats on the water and on land
- Superyacht area (refit and maintenance)
- Nautical charter companies
- Accessories and equipment (electronics, motors, sails, etc.)
- Activities and demonstrations
Importance of the event
The Palma International Boat Show:
- It kicks off the nautical season in Europe
- It attracts international visitors and industry professionals.
- It reinforces the position of the Balearic Islands as a Mediterranean hub
Sale of food products, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear. It is held on Thursdays from 8:00 to 14:00 pm in the Major square.
Sale of food products, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear. It is held on Thursdays from 8:00 to 14:00 pm in the Vila square.
Sale of food products, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear. It is held mornings from 9:00 to 13:00 pm in the Sant Martí square.
Sale of fruits and vegetables. It is held mornings from 8:00 to 14:00 pm in the Creu square.
Sale of food products, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear. It is held mornings from 8:00 to 14:00 pm in the Major square.
This marina is filled with Christmas stalls and is the stage of musical performances, children's workshops and activities for the whole family, including the parade of the Three Wise Men. It is celebrated every day from December 16 to January 7, from 12:00 to 20:00.
The quality of the products displayed on sale is the cornerstone of this new market, which requires the participants to have a craftsman accreditation and their own workshop within the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands. It is promoted by the Gremi d'Oficis, Artesans i Artistes de les Illes Balears (Guild of Crafts, Craftsmen and Artists from the Balearic Islands) and is celebrated from 1 April to 29 September in the gardens of the S'Hort del Rei in the Antoni Maura avenue in Palma. It takes place three days a week: Thursdays, 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 hours.
A Christmas market in true German style, with wooden stalls decorated with lights and scattered throughout the fairgrounds. In addition to toys, clothes, books, crafts, second hand items and gift it offers all sorts of culinary delights, both sweet and savory. It is held every day from late November until 7 January at the fairground. Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 22: 00 hours. Saturdays and Sundays from 10: 00 to 22: 00 hours.
Sale of handicrafts, jewelry, leather goods and clothing, held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from June to September, from 18:00 to 23:00 hours, on the waterfront of Port d'Alcúdia.
Nocturnal of character, dedicated to the sale of handicrafts, jewelry and beads. It is held every day from June to October, from 19:00 to 23:00 hours, on del Mar avenue.
Wit a nocturnal character, dedicated to the sale of handicrafts. Held on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from mid-August to late October, from 19:00 to 0:30 pm in the Sagrera ride of Palma.
With a nocturnal character, dedicated to the sale of handicrafts, especially leather and jewelry. It is held every day from 1 May to 31 August from 20:00 to 24:00 pm in the Meravelles street of the Platja de Palma.
Sale of food products, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear held every Thursday from April to October from 9:00 to 13:00 am in the street Galicia. From November to March, it moves to the Vía Europe, 120.
Sale of fruits and vegetables as well as typical local products. It is held mornings from 8:00 to 13:00 pm in the Major square.
Sale of food products, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear. It is held mornings from 8:00 to 14:00 pm in the Mestre Mas street.
Sale of food products, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear. It is held mornings from 8:00 to 14:00 pm in the Nova square and the Major street.
Sale of fruits and vegetables. It is held mornings from 9:00 to 13:00 pm in the Reinos de Mallorca avenue.
Sale of food, plants, flowers, clothing and footwear. It is held mornings from 8:00 to 14:00 pm in the Can Flor square.
Sale of fruit and vegetables, plants, flowers, clothing, footwear and handicrafts. It is held mornings from 9:00 to 13:00 pm in the d'es Pou square.
Sale of food products, clothing and footwear. It is held mornings from 8:00 to 14:00 am in the train station, squares Orient and Sa Quartera, Gran Via de Colom, streets Jaume Armengol and General Luque, Santa Maria square and Bell Street. The sale of animals and trees is done in the plaza of Bestiar.
The quality of the products displayed on sale is the cornerstone of this new market, which requires the participants to have a craftsman accreditation and their own workshop within the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands. It is promoted by the Gremi d’Oficis, Artesans i Artistes de les Illes Balears (Guild of Crafts, Craftsmen and Artists from the Balearic Islands) and is celebrated from 1 April to 29 September in the gardens of the S’Hort del Rei in the Avenida de Antoni Maura in Palma. It takes place three days a week: Thursdays, 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00, and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 hours.