This runs from the Province of Málaga through Cap de la Nau and then gets submerged under the Mediterranean Sea.

This islet gained historical importance in 1229 when James I of Aragon in September of this year dropped anchor by this island in order to protect his ships from the storm.

They explored the coast of Majorca from here and chose the strand near today's Santa Ponça as an ideal landing point for the Crusaders to start the Reconquista of the Balearic Islands.

The gulf of Sant Elm proved to be a good place for defense.

Lying about 300 m from the strand of Sant Elm, the island is a popular destination for good swimmers.