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A long weekend with lots of live music, outdoor dancing and parties, we invite you to discover one of the most unspoiled islands of the Mediterranean Sea in an original way, and to taste one of the most heterogeneous and refined recipes of the Mediterranean cuisine. Organized by Jazz Association Obert Menorca Lindy Hop.
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ACTIVITIES
You can download the schedule in PDF updated 04/05/2017, you will find a detailed description of the different activities below.
Registration and meeting point: Espai Sant Josep
Meeting point, registration desk and accreditations, tickets and passes delivery.
Building built in the XVII century from a previous church of the fourteenth century dedicated to San Antonio. It has a sole nave, rectangular, without chapels and covered with three sections of ribbed vaults. The current facade is the result of a renovation made in the 19th century.
Location: Espai Sant Josep, C / Santa Clara, 9
Hours: Thu 18:00 – 19:30 / VI: 10:00 – 11:00 & 18:30 – 20:30 / SA: 10:00 – 11:00
The sea of swing
Come and enjoy the coast and the transparent waters of the island to the rhythm of SWING music. The catamaran is unique and Ocean Cat offers you an unparalleled experience, not compareble to any other type of excursion.
Place: Departure of the Antique port of Ciutadella
Hours: Fri, From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Menorca North Tour
Cala Morell, La Vall and the Naveta des Tudons. This itinerary will lead you to discover one of the most interesting landscapes in the area around Ciutadella, whether for prehistoric, geological or scenic reasons. Activity in cooperation with Menorca Sedueix.
Place: Departure from Plaça dels Pins (Plaça Colon)
Hours: From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ciutadella Guided Tour
Ciutadella de Menorca is a city that invites us to walk, with a cultural, historical and patrimonial heritage. Its historical center is National Architectural Heritage. A 2 hour tour guided by a professional, do not miss any detail, and feel involved with the life, history and traditions of the people who live in this amazing city. Collaboration: Menorca Sedueix
Place: Plaça de la Catedral
Hours: Fri and Sat at 16:30
Swinging horses
Horse riding from Son Àngel to the VIRGIN beaches of Algaiarens. Son Àngel is located in the north coast of Ciutadella, it has about 300 hectares of farmland, forests, coast and buildings in the middle of a Special Natural Interest Area, with a landscape and an ecological value with different ethnological elements. Algaiarens is a Natural Park full of great natural elements with a geology, fauna and flora very heterogenous that configures a great landscape. Collaboration: Cavalls de Son Àngel
Location: Camí d’Algaiarens
Hours: Sa from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dixieland Parade, Open Air Dance and Tasters
During the different parades and outdoor dancing with the Dixieland bands, we will also participate in some dancing tasters related to the swing music. On Saturday afternoon we will have the first part of the Jack & Jill Competition.
Places and Hours: See Activities program
Tapas-Dixie Forfait
During the weekend you can buy the “Dixie-Tapas” Forfait, which includes the tasting of a selection of tapas with drink in different establishments of the historical center of Ciutadella.
Swing Vermut
You can’t miss the SWING VERMUT. Which will be on Saturday at noon on the terrace of PINS46 with LIVE MUSIC I DANCE. The idea is very clear: SWING, DANCE and VERMOTH
Place: Plaça Pins
Hours: 12:00 a.m.
Welcome Swing & Tapas
We will await for the earliest participants with the best swing (DJ) and a dinner consisting on a complete selection of Menorca tapas. Keep in mind, you have to save your strength for the rest of the weekend.
Location: Ses Voltes Espai Gastronòmic
Hours: Th 9:30 p.m.
Swing Xalada Party
The Inaugural Party, get ready to “Xalar” with The Swing Crusaders Ensemble featuring Ángela Furquet and The Old Dixieland Band, two bands that will not stop us from dancing on a night full of surprises.
Location: Teatre del Casino Nou de Ciutadella
Hours: Fr 21.30 h,
Post Party
From 02:00 at the Jazzbah Port Ciutadella.
Vintage Party
Get dressed with your best vintage clothes and come to dance with the Monkey Doo and The Bumpy Roof Band, and don’t miss the Final of the Jack & Jill Competition and many more surprises.
Location: Teatre del Casino Nou de Ciutadella
Hours: Sa 21.30 h
Swing Brunch
The closure party organized together with the Associació Fra Roger, gastronomy and culture. They will prepare 6 recipes from the beginning of the century, inspired by the recipes of Pere Ballester and by some culinary melodies of Swing. With live swing music we can enjoy these sets that will be cooked live and also some more surprises. Those who still have strength can continue dancing in a unique place, the Bastion of the Governor, one of the few structures still preserved from the Old Wall and from where you can enjoy the best views of the Antique Port of Ciutadella.
Location: Bastió des Governador
Hours: Su From 11:00 a.m.
PRICES
Packs
Full Pack | Party Pack | Early Bird |
Welcome Swing & Tapas |
SwingXalada Party |
60 First Full Pack registrations |
145€ | 50€ | 135€ |
*Full Pack Price for groups of 10 or more people 135€ (130€ in Early Bird)
Extras
The sea of swing Ocean Cat (80 locations): 40€ |
*Welcome Swing & Tapas: 18€ |
Swinging horses (20 locations): 35€ |
*Forfait Tapas-Dixie: 34€* |
*Ciutadella Guided Tour: 12€ |
*SwingBrunch: 36€ |
Menorca North Tour: Talaiòtica i Natural (25 locations): 26€ |
Jack & Jill Competition: 4€ |
*Full Pack Included
REGISTRATION
Registration is Close, send an email to [email protected] and we will put you on de waiting list.
ACCOMODATION
Youth Hostel Sa Vinyeta
Sa Vinyeta is the only youth hostel in Menorca and is located 10 minutes away from the Ciutadella harbour. It is a restored country house with bedrooms, air conditioning, free parking and an area with free WI-FI internet. Sa Vinyeta has spacious common areas such as the garden, the terrace and a lounge with a reading area with books. Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8:30 to 10:30. There is a picnic area in the garden. Sa Vinyeta is 7 minutes away from the small cave of Sa Farola. Some areas of the lodge offer a view of the sea. The center of Ciutadella is a 10-minute drive away.
* Special prices for attendants to Menorca Lindy Exchange from 12 € / day (with breakfast) you must indicate in the observations field your registration code to obtain the discounts.