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Es Firó, Moors and Christians in Sóller

Es Firó de Sóller (Moros i Cristians)

Es Firó in Sóller is a re-enactment of the defence against corsairs on 11 May 1561: a battle on the beach and in the port, women in historical costume and the crack of muskets. In 2026 the celebrations ran from 7 to 11 May, and Monday 11 May was a local holiday.

Checked 29/10/2026Key facts 8Sources 2

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2026 dates
7 May - 11 May
From Palma by car
32 min
Es Firó, Moors and Christians in Sóller from above, visualisation from the 3D island model
Visualisation from the 3D model of the island (a render, not a photo). Imagery: PNOA cedido por © Instituto Geográfico Nacional (CC BY 4.0), Sentinel-2 cloudless 2016, EOX (CC BY 4.0); terrain: Terrarium (SRTM); buildings: © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Key facts

Year of the corsair raid commemorated by the celebrations1,561 year1,2 2+ sources agree
Main day in 202611 May1,2 2+ sources agree
First day of the 2026 programme7 May1 1 source
2026 dates7 May 2026 - 11 May 2026 (from Thursday 7 May; main days Sunday 10 and Monday 11 May (local holiday))
How the date is setAround 11 May, the anniversary of the 1561 raid; the main day is 11 May or the nearest Monday, preceded by the Sunday and a week-long programme (rule to be confirmed with the Ajuntament de Sóller). In 2026: 7-11 May.
TicketsThe battle and procession take place in public space; the sources give no admission charges.
Best time to goMay; battle and procession during the day, fair and festivities in the evening
Crowdsvery high on Sunday and Monday

The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source

Getting there

  • By car from Palma: about 32 min, 28 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
  • Reach Sóller through the tunnel or by the mountain pass road; on the main days Port de Sóller is crowded, so leave the car in Sóller or in a car park on the outskirts.
  • Parking: Limited; early arrival recommended.
  • Restrictions: Street closures in the port and the centre on the main days.

Questions and answers

When is Es Firó in Sóller?

Around 11 May. In 2026 the programme started on Thursday 7 May, and the main days were Sunday 10 and Monday 11 May (local holiday). In other years the date shifts by a few days, so check the Ajuntament programme.

Do I have to pay to attend Es Firó in Sóller?

The battle, procession and fair take place in the town and port; the sources mention no admission charges.

How do I get to Es Firó and where do I park?

Most conveniently by the vintage train from Palma and the tram to the port, because parking on the main days is difficult. If you come by car, leave it on the outskirts of Sóller and walk or take the tram.

What should I watch out for at Es Firó?

During the battle muskets and firecrackers are fired: keep your distance from the line of fire, cover small children's ears and bring a hat for the May sun.

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Sources

Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.