Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Colònia de Sant Pere" in English language version.
This small population centre administrated from Artà has its origins in the 19th century, as a consequence of the decrees for agricultural areas established by the central government. A group of families moved to a place that was then was separated from the rest of the world and dedicated to agriculture and fishing. Some traces are left from this agricultural past, like the fig trees and vineyards that open their green leaves to the sea every summer. Nowadays, Colònia de Sant Pere is a summer residence for many local people who long for the calmness next to the sea.
