PLAÇA DE SA FONT DE SANTA MARGALIDA
(Sa Font square and the fountain of St. Margarete)
Facing the St. Michael's parish church, this is one of the most important squares in the city, probably already used in Roman and Moorish time. It has already been documented since the year 1254
The name "Santa Margalida" (St. Margaret) goes back to an event in 1490. At a time when the whole island of Mallorca was suffering from a severe drought, the people of Felanitx organised intercessions and processions, and prayed for water. The town councillors decided to dig the well deeper and, at a depth of 18 spans, abundant water began to spring forth. This happened on the 20th of July 1490, the day of St. Margaret. To commemorate this event, the fountain was named after the saint and they decided that St. Margaret should be the patron saint of the village.
The fountain was modified many times. Particularly noteworthy is the last alteration, which took place between 1829 and 1832. It was conceived by the Catalan master Lorenzo Rovira, who gave it the unique horseshoe-shape it keeps to this day.
Sa Font plays a leading role in many tales, such as those of the thirsty horse and Maria Enganxa.