Cave of Sant Martí

The Cave of Sant Martí The cave of Sant Martí is located about 5 km from the center of the village and is situated at the foot of a mountain, known by the name of Puig de Sant Martí, southwest of Alcúdia. By tradition, it is considered that this natural cave was used as a place of worship, as a sanctuary by the primitive Christians who inhabited the Roman city of Pol-lèntia, although the first news about its existence appears in a document from 1268. Access to the cave is by a steep staircase and down to a drop of twelve meters. Inside there is a small courtyard and on both sides there are two small altars, one dedicated to Sant Jordi and the other to Sant Martí. The construction of these chapels began during the 13th century, after the Catalan conquest, but the greatest impetus was given in the second half of the 14th century. They are two chapels, which are entered through two semicircular arches, covered and keystone in the crossing of the ribs. This type of sanctuary is unique, so far no other is known. Engravings with Templar symbolism have been found. It was in this place where the miracle of the Holy Christ of Alcúdia took place, in which according to the documents, he sweated blood and water on February 24, 1507, an event that marked the history of the town and that every three years, on July 26, a procession is held to venerate the miracle that was attributed to the religious image.