Statue of Marià Villangómez

Mariá Villangomez. An illustrious Writer

In the shadow of St. Michael's Church we find the statue dedicated to Marià Villangómez

Marià Villangómez (1913-2002) was one of the most important writers of Ibizan literature. Son of a good family, he studied in Palma, Murcia, Barcelona and Valencia. Writer of verses and Proses, taught in Sant Miquel de Balansat from 1946 where he began a prolific literary work that led him to publish in numerous magazines and newspapers. In 1989 he received the Premi d’Honor de les Lletres Catalanes, not only for his works but also for his translations of important works in Catalan. There are few who think that the current Ibizan writers have been very influenced by their publications, especially in the portraits of landscapes and their people.

Climbing up to the statue

Getting to this homage to Mariá Villangómez does not have much difficulty. The statue has been erected next to the church of Sant Miquel, in an enviable green landscape, and where the smell of countryside floods the whole place. Reach the town and turn left on the slope that goes to the church. The Road is marked with the cross along the road.

Other places to discover in the vicinity of the statue of Marià Villangómez

The statue of Marià Villangómez can be a good place to access places of cultural interest

Sant Miquel Church 30 metres

This Church-Fortification dates from the official version of the 17TH century, although many authors date their construction in the 13TH century, based on the foundations of earlier constructions.

Cuevas de Sant Miquel 3 Km

The Caves of the Port of Sant Miquel are known as the Caves of Can Marçà.

Torre des Molar 3 Km

Next to the port of Sant Miquel, we find the Torre des Molar, part of the island’s defense project.

Other places to discover in the surroundings of the Statue of Marià Villangómez

Sant Miquel

Sant Miquel is a small village, almost hamlet, located halfway between Sant Joan, municipality to which it belongs, and Sant Antoni.

San Lorenzo

Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, or San Lorenzo, is a rural population, with practically no urban nucleus, located in the municipality of Sant Joan.

Sant MATEU

When we speak of Sant Mateu, we cannot refer to a people, not even to a village.

Beaches near the Statue of Marià Villangómez

Next to the Plaza de la Catedral, we will be able to enjoy the views to the beaches of the city Of Ibiza.

Puerto S. Miguel

The Port of San Miguel is located in the far north of the island, in the municipality of Sant Joan.

Cala Moltens

Cala Moltens is a cove to the north of the island, in the municipality of Sant Joan.

Cala Benirrás

We Can Find the cove of Benirràs in the municipality of Sant Joan, between the towns of Sant Miquel and Sant Joan, taking the road that joins both parishes.