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About Colònia de Sant Pere
About Colònia de Sant Pere
Colónia de Sant Pere is the second population center of Artà. It was established on the coast, in a geographical area with a strong personality, is well characterized by the cliffs of the artanense mountains, delimiting a narrow strip of land washed by the mediterranean waters of the bay of Alcudia, between the torrent of Na Borges and Cape Ferrutx.
On this coast, in addition to the people of Colònia where concentrates the majority of the population (abaut 600 habitants), the are also two residential locations: Estanyol and Betlem. Together, during the summer, offering a capacity to accommodate no more than 2,500 people, which shows that it is still one of the less saturated places on the coast of Mallorca.
There are few tourist accommodations and all are small, as most holiday visitors live in houses, owned or rented. These features makes Colònia de Sant Pere a place very different from the typical crowded tourist areas and visitors are able to enjoy a very peaceful and quiet time even in midsummer.
Marina at Colònia
Club Náutico in Colònia de Sant Pere
Arriving Colònia de Sant Pere
Road sign anouncing 5 km to Colònia
Sunset at Colònia
Amaizing sunset colours in Colònia de Sant Pere
Activities
There are many activities that can be done in Colònia de Sant Pere and nearby. Fishing, sailing, windsurfing, diving, golf, horse riding, walking or cycling are some of the activies available.
Of course, relax and watching wonderful sunsets are also highly recommended activities…
Colònia de Sant Pere History
The origin of the village of Colònia de Sant Pere is in the Agricultural and Rural Settlements Law of 1868, enacted to encourage the cultivation of new land in a time when population growth threatens to exceed production subsistence.
The brothers Homar, natural from Alaró and owners of The Devesa, founded Colonia de San Pedro in 1880 taking advantage of the benefits of this law. Throughout the years 1881 and 1883 and during the nineties, many people applied as residents, attracted by the tax benefits involved. Some came from the same Artà and other from Felanitx, Llubí, Sant Llorenç, Capdepera, Santanyi, Lloseta and Manacor. In 1883 was already settled as an area of 270 hectares, 53 houses and 66 families registered, of which 41 were living permanently in Colonia. From this time growth fell considerably until the late 60s, with the tourist boom.
The resident population fell between 1940 and 1970 and went from 248 to 172 people. In 1950 there were 68 gruped buildings and 28 scattered. In 1960 there were 75 clustered building and 41 scattered.
January 1976: the whale
On January 15th, 1976, a large whale crashed into the groyne of the small port of Colònia de Sant Pere. The event attracted hundreds of neighbors and onlookers. This is the video of the event of those days.
Colònia de Sant Pere today
The village of Colònia de Sant Pere today is a core of about 500 residential buildings, houses the majority of a single plant or two with a fixed population of 600 habitants aprox., which increases significantly on weekends and especially during the summer months.
A pedestrian walkway, shaded by tamarisk trees and from which you can access the beach borders the hole sea frontside of the village. Passeig del Mar reformed in 1999, has a length of about one kilometer, and there are benches to sit and several bars and restaurants with terraces.
The beach within the village, is located on the creek of Ca les Llisses. It is an artificial beach, about 100 meters long and 25 meters wide, sheltered from the tramontana wind by pitfall.
Sailing the Mediterranean
Seaside view of Colònia de Sant Pere
Terraces on the seafront
Seaside promenade at Colonia de Sant Pere
Sunset view
Sunset view of Colònia de Sant Pere
Walking the sea side
Sea side lane at Colònia de Sant Pere
Sant Antoni bonfires
Bonfires of Sant Antoni in January at Colònia
Dimonis
Dimonis (demons) arround the village on Sant Antoni in January at Colònia
Delicious ensaimada
Ensaimada from Mallorca, get it fresh daily
Clear sea water
Cristal water in Colònia de Sant Pere beaches
Mountains and sea view
Enjoy mountains and sea at Colònia
Events
There are two main events at Colònia de Sant Pere every year.
Sant Antoni Bonfires
Sant Antoni: Bonfires and dancing Dimonis (Demons) every January at Colònia de Sant Pere. The first weekend after San Antonio (January 17th) a spectacular popular festival takes place in Colònia de Sant Pere. The bonfires of San Antonio are lit throughout the town. Neighbors dine around grilling Mallorcan pork products. Sobrasada, pork loin, pork belly. You can also taste the typical desserts of the island: the Mallorcan Ensaimada. The demons dance by the bonfires in search of their eternal enemy: San Antonio.
Festes de Sant Pere, popular town festival
June 29th is San Pedro day (Sant Pere), and the popular festival of Còlonia de Sant Pere is celebrated. During 4 days various activities are held such as dances, popular dinners, food markets and others..
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