If you are on your Mallorca holidays and would like to visit La Piedra Fair on the 28/29 May 2011, then head for Binissalem [approximately 25-30km from Palma on the Ma-13 towards Alcudia].
Since 2004, the town of Binissalem has been hosting the La Piedra and Artesania Fair [Stone and Craft Fair]which is organised by Fira de Maig - a group that presents exhibitions from companies dedicted to working in stone which is a traditional Balearic occupation.. Present will be quarrymen, layers and experts in marble.
The fair will feature exhibitions of how stone is worked, guided tours to see some of the most symbolic houses, and ending in a traditional fieuada which is assisted by the sponsorship of a number of restaurants.
Estonia's capital - Tallinn - is this year's European city of culture, has an early summer celebration each year with its Old Town Days festival. A 3 night stay in this fairy-tale like city is on offer from Corona Holidays departing Luton on 29 May and with 4 star hotel accommodation at the Bern Hotel in the midst of the festivities - from £234 per person on bed and breakfast based on 2 sharing a double/twin room.
From 28 May - 5 June, Tallinn's picturesque Old Town, one of the best preserved medieval city centres in Europe, is filled with market stalls selling local handicrafts and traditional Estonian food and street entertainment including medieval themed events. There is also a host of concerts, theatre and dance performances around the area. Away from the maze of alleyways and squares that is the Old Town, Tallinn has a cosmopolitan flavour with contemporary attractins including designer shops and a wide choice of places to party.
The 4 star Bern Hotel places you at the centre of the Old Town and offers modern boutique-style accommodation within a traditional building. The rooms are spacious and there is a good restaurant.
