Es Cubells is a small village in the southwest of the

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. The village is reached along the road EI-703. The village is southwest of

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. Es Cubells is known for its church facing the sea. It is whitewashed and has lateral buttresses. It was founded in 1864 through the effort of a Carmelite friar called Francisco Palau, who played an important role in the island’s history, since he spent long periods of his life as a hermit in the islet of es Vedrà. The original church was destroyed in the

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. The church existing today was built in 1957 and blends to its surroundings. The church’s traditional style, immaculate square and gardens, and dramatic clifftop location make it a popular site for weddings. Near the church, standing at the top of the cliffs of Es Cubells, is a monument to fishermen, erected in 1996.

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