Sant Llorenç is a small village of great historical interest, full of light and surrounded by fields. The church is the village centre, built in the XVIII century, singular for its single entrance’s arch. The bell tower is now commonly placed at the centre, though it used to be on one side of the building.
The old village Balàfia is the best charm in Sant Llorenç, and it is considered to be one of the best examples of traditional architecture in the island. It was built in medieval times, and it is situated a few hundred metres from the village’s centre. You may be surprised to see that the houses have defensive watchtowers to protect people from pirate incursions.
The fortified village comprises five country houses and two watchtowers and it has great archaeological value. You will notice that some of the towers and houses have a cross painted, which believed to be a protection against assaults. People still live in these houses; that is reason why they are in such good condition, although the interiors can’t be visited.
Back in the village there is a genuine bar, La Paloma, in a country house behind the school (see pg xx). There is also a picnic area, Can Pere Mosson house-museum, where you can also learn how the old lime ovens were built.
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Terraza del Café La Paloma, en Sant Llorenç, donde las tardes fluyen a ritmo de acordeón
Photo: Xescu Prats
On the crossing from Sant Llorenç road to Sant Joan you will see Can Juanito, where you can try most typical products, from red sausages -Sobrassada- and home made cheese to local wine. In this traditional establishment they also serve pigeon with rice dish that is unequalled. On that same crossing there is Pins restaurant. They make their own bread and sell typical Ibiza products.
