Pilar de la Mola Church
The church of La Mola is located in the village of El Pilar de la Mola, in Formentera, and is one of the three churches of Formentera. If you go to the town of El Pilar de la Mola this is one of the attractions to visit.
History of the church of La Mola
This small parish was built in 1784, at the request of the inhabitants of La Mola. Until then, the only functioning church was Sant Francesc, and the inhabitants of La Mola had to travel there for worship.
However, the church of Pilar de la Mola was not the first church in this area. In fact, there is evidence of a monastery of Augustinian monks as early as 1235: the one known as Es Monestir or Monestir de Santa Maria. This monastery appears in many engravings and documentation of the time, but unfortunately, after several disputes between the archbishoprics of Girona, Tarragona, and the descendants of William of Montgrí, it ended up disappearing. He is currently still missing and it is not known exactly where he was.
Returning to the church of the Pilar de la Mola, a peculiarity of this church is that it has a porch to protect the entrance, and in 1996 was declared of cultural interest of Formentera.
Visit the church of La Mola
Visiting the village of El Pilar de la Mola is a unique experience as it takes you back to another era. Its landscape is agrarian, with scattered houses and typical elements of the island, such as cisterns, essential elements for storing water in the past, when there was no running water.
How to get to the church of La Mola?
To reach this iconic enclave we must head towards the village of El Pilar de la Mola, located on the PM-820 road to Formentera. In this village is located this small church dedicated to the Virgen del Pilar.
When we arrive at the church we will see a completely white building, with a porch to accommodate visitors. The entrance to the porch is arched, and is located in the middle of a square.
What to do in the surrounding area
In the village of Pilar de la Mola offers several attractions, so if you go to visit the church you can take the opportunity to visit the market, the mill or the lighthouse:
