Sa Pobla

Pancaritat in the hermitage of Cretatx

Sa Pobla

Pancaritat month: abril
Date: Easter Tuesday
Start: Sa Pobla
Destination: Ermita de Crestatx (sa Pobla)
Events and celebrations: Solemn mass, inside the oratory, and contest of songs of work from the field, which dates from 1962. Snack of breadcrumbs. Dirty rice lunch. Celebration of popular games (races, breaking pots), ball de bot, hazelnut rain and rocket launching. A large part of Mallorca's political class usually goes there. On the way back to the village, the party ends in the square.

Sanctuary or destination point

Small oratory from 1820, built on the remains of a church of medieval origin. It is dedicated to Saint Margalida, whose image is from the sixteenth century and was made by Gabriel Móger. There are gardens, a bar, a recreational area with toasters and parking. In the past, there was a village in Crestatx.