Tag: Jaime I and Mallorca

Festival for the Conquest of Mallorca
Festivals and events

Festival for the conquest of Mallorca: history and tradition

Discover the Festival for the Conquest of Mallorca, a spectacular celebration of the island’s medieval history and one of its most fascinating traditional festivals. Held in Santa Ponsa, the Festes del Rei en Jaume commemorate the arrival of King Jaime I in Mallorca in 1229 with historical re-enactments, medieval parades, battles, a traditional market, live entertainment and fireworks. Discover the story behind the conquest of Mallorca and experience a unique festival where history, tradition and local culture come to life.

Como conquistó Jaime I Mallorca
History

How Jaime I conquered Mallorca

How did Jaime I of Aragon conquer Mallorca in 1229? In the 13th century, the island was under Muslim rule when the young king launched a major military expedition to take control of Mallorca. With a fleet of around 150 ships and thousands of troops, his forces landed at Santa Ponsa, defeated the defending army at the Battle of Porto Pi and laid siege to Madina Mayurqa, the city now known as Palma. Discover the fascinating story of the conquest of Mallorca by Jaime I, from the dramatic landing in 1229 to the fall of the city and the final resistance that continued across the island until 1232.