Sant Miquel is a new village that has grown with the development of tourism. It offers all kind of services along the main street. The church is well worth a visit, built on top of a hill and, just like Santa Eulària’s hill is called ‘Puig de Missa’.
Just in front of the church you will see the emblematic tobacconist shop Can Xicu de sa Torre, an ideal place to see the customs and lifestyle of people in small villages. On the highest streets there are also workshops owned by important artists, who are known for their daring works.
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In Sant Miquel there is a local Fiesta that takes place the first Sunday after Santa María (August 5th) at the well called Es Pou d’Albarqueta, which was re-discovered in 1728. If you happen to be in the island on that date you can join the party and you will have the opportunity to see local dances and eat local confectionery. Also, from May to September, on Thursdays at 6pm, a crafts market is set on a square, and folk dances are performed.
Estatua de bronce en homenaje al poeta ibicenco Marià Villangómez, en Sant Miquel de Balanzat
Photo: Xescu Prats
The church of San Miquel was conceived as a place of cult, but it also served as shelter from attacks, which explains its fortress-like aspect.The main aisle was built in the 16th century, and a century later it was enlarged with the two side chapels of Benirràs and Rubió. One of them has got nice frescos that were only disclosed very recently. The cross plant of this church is unique in the island and the cemetery is attached to it.
