PORTO CRISTO MALLORCA HISTORY

? prehistoric historians assert that this area had already been inhabited in the prehistoric age with the existence of a Bronze Age runner at the "Cuevas del Drach" ? Prehistoric: Historians assert that this area had already been inhabited in the prehistoric age with the existence of a Bronze Age runner at the "Cuevas del Drach"

? Fourth Century: During this period the remains of the Sa Carrotja "Paleocristiana" Basilica are found, one of the few materials Proofs of the first stages of Christiansen in Mallorca ? IV Century: During this period the remains of the Sa Carrotja "Paleocristiana" basilica are found, one of the few material proofs of the first stages of Christiansim in Mallorca

At present, the baptismal font can be found on the Avinguida John Amer, it is a small cross-shaped pool where children were baptized through immersion. The discovery of a Roman ship, confirms the hypothesis that the port had already been used during Roman rule At present, the baptismal font can be found on the Avinguida Joan Amer; it is a small cross shaped pool where children were baptized through immersion.  The discovery of a Roman ship, confirms the hypothesis that the port had already been used during Roman rule

? MIDDLE AGES: the area during this period continued to be used as a port as well as a refuge for fishermen ? Middle ages : during this period the area continued to be used as a port as well as a refuge for fishermen

? 1260: This year, with Italian fishermen succeeded to ship to arrive on our coast after a storm. They bought with them an image of Jesus Christ ("Christ") and an image of the Virgin Mary with babes in arm. The name Porto Cristo drifts from the promise they made for arriving healthy and saved. According to legend, this "Christ" is worshiped in the "Church of Sorrows" in Manacor. ? 1260: This year, a ship with Italian fishermen succeeded to arrive on our coast after a storm.  They bought with them an image of Jesus Christ ("Sant Crist") and an image of the Virgin Mary with babes in arm.  The name Porto Cristo derives from the promise they made for arriving healthy and saved.  According to legend, this "Sant Crist" is worshiped in the "Església dels Dolors" in Manacor.

? 1282: Information that exists in this year the fishermen of the area had already started selling fish in the Plaza de Manacor (Manacor square) ? 1282: Information exists that in this year the fishermen of the area had already started selling fish in the Plaça de Manacor (Manacor square)

? 1577: The Falcons Tower is built. This tower, Vigil used to tie the land and send signals, formed part of the network of towers which alerted Defence of pirates on the coast. ? 1577: The Torre del Falcons is built.  This tower, used to vigil ate the land and send signals, formed part of the network of defence towers which alerted of pirates on the coast.

? 1851: The lighthouse is built ? 1851: The lighthouse is built

? 1888: A second custom class was constructed to export wine, at the requirement of the vine grower. ? 1888: A second class custom was constructed to export wine, at the requirement of the vine grower. Shortly after the ship "White Tablet" weekly made the voyage from Barcelona to Porto Cristo transporting people and merchandise. But the phylloxera crisis totally destroyed the vineyards. This serious crisis saw the closing of the Customs in 1891 Shortly after the ship "Pastilla White" made the weekly voyage from Porto Cristo to Barcelona transporting merchandise and people.  But the Fil.loxera crisis totally destroyed the vineyards.  This serious crisis saw the closing of the customs in 1891

? 1888: The 20th April, the Marquis of Reguer present the "Ajunatments Manacor (Manacor the Council) with the" Neighbourhood Project "with the Neighbourhood of a desire to build houses on his land called the" Sa Marineta "and which I would later call the Colony Carmen ? 1888: The 20th April, the Marquis of Reguer presents the "Ajunatments de Manacor" (the Manacor Council) with the "Neighbourhood project" with the desire to build a neighbourhood of houses on his land called the "Sa Marineta" and which he would later call the Colònia de Carme

? 1889: The first registration document ? 1889: The first registration document dates from this year and consists of only four pages dates from this year and consists of only four pages

? 1890: The first chapel is built (the future Iglesia del Carmen). This chapel soon turned out to be insufficient for the ever growing population of Manacor, which saw a special increase during the summer months. ? 1890: The first chapel is built (the future Església del Carme).  This chapel soon turned out to be insufficient for the ever growing population of Manacor, which saw a special increase during the summer months.

? 1891: "The Guide to the Balearic Island Handbook" is published by Pedro de Alcantara Peña, "in which the place name appears Porto Cristo for the first time. ? 1891: "The Manual Guide to the Balearic Island" is published by Pere d'Alcantara Peña", in which the place name Porto Cristo appears for the first time.

? 1869: The "Cuevas del Drach" Are Discovered in this year. Moreover in the year 1338, the first piece of news written as a message is produced by Rover Rovenach, governor of the island, to the largest ? 1869: The "Cuevas del Drach" are discovered in this year.  Moreover in the year 1338, the first piece of news written as a message is produced by Rover de Rovenach, governor of the island, to the mayor of Manacor. Since then, the caves have received millions of visitors but one must emphasize that it was not until 1925 that started tourist visits to take place on a stable basis. of Manacor.  Since then, the caves have received millions of visitors but one must emphasize that it wasn't until 1925 that tourist visits started to take place on a stable basis.

 

 

? 1905: On the 2nd of March Pere Caldentey Discovered the "Caves of the Hams" (the Hams Caves). Five years later they were opened to the public ? 1905 : On the 2nd of March Pere Caldentey discovered the "Coves del Hams" (the Hams Caves).  Five years later they were opened to the public

? 1910: The "Cologne", whose fixed population started to rise in number, already consists of 20 men, 22 women and 33 children. ? 1910 : La "Colònia", whose fixed population started to rise in number, already consists of 20 men, 22 women and 33 infants.

During this period people must dedicate themselves to fishing. In the summer, many "Manacor" (People from Manacor), attracted by possibility of taking a swim installed summer houses here with their own terrace with swimming pool During this period most habitants dedicate themselves to fishing.  In the summer, many "Manacorins" (people from Manacor), attracted by possibility of taking a swim installed summer houses here with their own terrace with swimming pool

? 1913: On 24 October the three Nuns from the "Charity", as well as taking care of the maintenance of the Parish, dedicate themselves to the health service and education of the youngest inhabitants. ? 1913 :  On the 24 October three nuns from the "Caritat", as well as taking care of the maintenance of the Parish, dedicate themselves to the health service and education of the youngest habitants. In July 1992, the lack of activity saw the closing of the convent. At present, the convent is used as a residential center and is run by the Sisters of Charity (the Sisters of the "Charity"). In July 1992, the lack of activity saw the closing of the convent.  At present, the convent is used as a residential centre and is run by the Germanes de la Caritat (the sisters of the "Caritat").

? 1920-1930: During this decade in public school was built and it saw the growing of the first hotels. However, the Hotel Philip, which still operates through out the year, was built at the beginning of the century and is more than 100 Signup ? 1920-1930 :  During this decade a public school was built and it saw the growing of the first hotels.  However, the Hotel Félip, which still operates through out the year, was built at the beginning of the century and is more than 100 years old

During these years, the "Cuevas del Drach" and the Caves of the Ham were already many Attracting visitors from all over the world. During these years, the "Coves del Drach"s and the Coves dels Hams were already attracting many visitors from all over the world.

Moreover, during this period, Porto Cristo was converted into a fishermen's port. Moreover, during this period, Porto Cristo was converted into a fishermen's port. Thanks to the seas and natural resources through the initiative of the fishermen and the installation of fish stalls were first approved and the "Boats of the Ox" (big fishing ships) were introduced. Thanks to the seas natural resources and through the initiative of the fishermen the installation of fish stalls were approved and the first "Barques del Bou" (big fishing ships) were introduced.

Porto Cristo Trough out this period was made up of fixed 300 inhabitants in the urban area whilst 750 were dispersed in the countryside. Trough out this period Porto Cristo was made up of 300 fixed habitants in the urban area whilst 750 were dispersed in the countryside.

? 1929: The first station electrical and telephone lines are installed and a minimum postal service is created. ? 1929 :  The first electrical station and telephone lines are installed and a minimum postal service is created.

? 1932-1936: During these years the construction of a drainage system. Also begin plans to build 100 long, 14 meters dock, where "Lute" (typical Majorcan fishing boats) and "bull boats" (big fishing boats) and Tied up other crafts can be. ? 1932-1936 :  During these years the construction of a drainage system.  Also plans begin to build a 100 long, 14 meters dock, where "llaüts" (typical Majorcan fishing boats) and "Barques de bou" (big fishing boats) and other crafts can be tied up.

? 1936-1939: The Civil War produces a period of stagnation in the tourist and economic development. In the particular case of Porto Cristo, fishing, which was a non-rational way of feeding, was at its peak ? 1936-1939 :  the Civil War produces a period of stagnation in the tourist and economic development.  In the particular case of Porto Cristo, fishing, which was a non-rational way of feeding, was at its peak

? 1936: On the 16 ^th August the Republicans of the disembarkment supervised by Captain Bayo takes place between Porto Cristo and n'Amer Sa Punta (in the San Lorenzo district des Cardassar). Due to this, for twenty days, was Porto Cristo known by the name of "Port Red". On the 4 ^th September the troops were withdrawn. ? 1936 :  On the 16 ^th August the disembarkment of the republicans supervised by Captain Bayo takes place between Porto Cristo and Sa Punta de N'Amer (in the Sant Llorenç des Cardassar district).  Due to this, for twenty days, Porto Cristo was known by the name of "Port Rojo".  On the 4 ^th September the troops were withdrawn.

? 1940-1950: The Fishermen's Association was the first association to exist in Porto Cristo. During the post-war years and little by little, the town regained normality. During this period we see the opening of the first small shop, the first kiosk hairdressers and the first and the "Latest News" Cinema (1945-1975) ? 1940-1950 :  The Fishermen's Association was the first association to exist in Porto Cristo.  During the post-war years and little by little, the town regained normality.  During this period we see the opening of the first small shop, the first kiosk and the first hairdressers and the "Novedades" Cinema (1945-1975)

? 1943: The first dock is constructed under the ownership of VAQUE James "Red" ? 1943 : The first dock is constructed under the ownership of Jaume Vaque "Vermell"

? 1948: The building work on "The Church of Carmen is finished. ? 1948 :  The building work on "L'Església del Carme is finished.

? 1951-1952: The "Hammer" is built 100m long dike which extends along the tip of peeled, working as a retaining wall against the waves ? 1951-1952 :  The "Martell" 100m long dike is built which extends along the Punta dels Pelats, working as a retaining wall against the waves

? 1960-1970: During this decade a new phenomenon-that is born of mass tourism. In Porto Cristo, this economic boom produces great changes in life at this time. ? 1960-1970 :  During this decade a new phenomenon is born- that of mass tourism.  In Porto Cristo, this economic boom produces great changes in life at this moment. It is at this particular time that bank branches, the first Hotel and Hostel appear. More over, the first major reforms are completed urbanistic It is at this particular time that bank branches, the first hotels and hostels appear.  More over, the first important urbanistic reforms are completed

? 1968: The "Wharf Ruiet" is built ? 1968 :  The "Moll del Ruiet" is built

? 1969: The Nautical Club is created ? 1969 : The Nautical Club is created

? 1969: Porto Cristo's football club is set up

? 1980-1990: The second tourist boom which is felt to this day gives us Porto Cristo

? 1883: The first copies of the magazine are published Porto Cristo

? 1989: The September showers provoke the overflowing of the rivers and destroy part of the Nautical Club, crafts and stationed at the dock and the Bridge Ruiet

? 1996: The local library is inaugurated

 

? 2006 :   The first secondary school opens

? 2008: The Board District is created, as a result of fifty years of political history when the first Neighbourhood Association was created, as well as other political association with the objective of Obtaining born in Porto Cristo Manacor which was independent from the Council., The constitution represents the District's Board WHICH organism differentiates us as a costal town separate from Manacor and with our upcoming initiatives, interests and benefits.

 

? 2008: The new health center is opened and a day center for the elderly comes into being ?2008:  The new health centre is opened and a day centre for the elderly comes into being

? 2009: The new Porto Cristo Culture Centre is opened with many social and cultural initiatives.

? 2010 : The new Porto Cristo Mallorca.com website is created devoted to provide Porto Cristo lifestlye on the web..