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When the troops of Jaume I landed at Mallorca Santa
Ponsa, on 10 of September of the year 1229 in his quest to drive the Moslems
from Mallorca it is said that a mass was held in the small church of Sa
Pedra Sagrada (in Santa Ponsa), the mass was officiated over by the Bishop
of Barcelona, Berenguer de Palou, before the king and his men began the
reconquest of the Island.
Mallorca Santa Ponsa is located in the southwest of the island, about
20 minutes from Palma. Santa Ponsa's beaches are ensign of the Economic
Comunity for a clean beach and water quality. The sport possibilities
of Santa Ponsa are more than sufficient. The sportcentre offers installations
for: Soccer, tennis, Rollhockey, a Halfpipe and basketball.
Mallorca Santa Ponsa is famous throughout the island for hosting two of
the biggest Fiestas every year. The 'Rocio' is held during the first weekend
in June each year, and is basically a religious festival but, in keeping
with all religious festivals in Mallorca these days it becomes a weekend
of food, drink and music. It does attracts a lot of people to the town
and there is a great selection of side shows and stalls.
The other big Fiesta is a 10 day long event held in September to commemorate
the landing and conquering of Mallorca by Jaime I in 1229. He and his
troops landed at Mallorca Santa Ponsa, and today the spot is marked by
a stone cross on the southern headland not far from the nautical club.
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