The seven-legged “grandmother” that marks the countdown until Easter, week by week (with a special closing on April 1)
In Vilafranca de Bonany, Lent is lived with a tradition that is very easy to understand (and very beautiful to see): the Jaia
Corema has seven legs, and every week one is removed in the square while the people sing the traditional song.
It is like a live “calendar” that progresses until Easter, with a family and community atmosphere.
The Jaia Corema is usually represented with symbols of Lent (simple food and vegetables) and a serious expression: it is the calm transition after Carnival.
✅ Why go
Short and authentic plan: you come on a Saturday, see the moment in the square and take the opportunity to have a snack or drink around the town. Furthermore, it is a very Mallorcan tradition and different from the typical fairs/markets.
❌ To keep in mind
The event is brief and the square fills up. If you want to see it well (especially if you go with little ones), arrive with a little margin.
📍 Data
Date: Saturdays from February 21 to March 28, 2026
Time: 18:30
Place:Plaça Major, Vilafranca de Bonany
Entry: FREE
🗓️ Dates 2026 (all at 6:30 p.m., in Plaça Major)
Saturday, February 21
Saturday, February 28
Saturday, March 7
Saturday, March 14
Saturday, March 21
Saturday, March 28
Wednesday, April 1: Final Party and closing of the season, with a small detail for those who attend (ideal if you want to experience “the end” of the countdown).
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