Torre des Molar

The Torre de Balansat or des Molar is located between Punta de sa Creu and Port de Sant Miquel, on top of a cliff, 95 metres above sea level.

From its base, there is an exceptional view of S'Illa des Bosc and S'Illa Murada and, a little further away, the port of Sant Miquel itself and the coast of Benirràs.

This watchtower structure is part of the defensive system of the island's coast, developed by the Spanish Crown in the 18th century. It was finished in 1763, according to the project of the engineer Juan Ballester y Zafra. It consists of two floors and an upper platform, linked by a spiral staircase inserted in the thick wall.

The entrance door is located on the first floor and was accessed by a rope ladder. Access to the ground floor was added as early as the 20th century, since this level previously housed a warehouse and powder magazine and was only accessible from the inside.

The tower was never equipped with cannons, although it did have two officers from the Torreros Corps who permanently guarded the coast.

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Source: Ibiza 5 Sentidos