James III returned to Majorca enraged, without his wife and children, who were retained by King Peter, and he considered the vassalage broken.

[1] In the same year 1343, in compliance with the sentence, Peter IV of Aragon invaded Majorca with his fleet and defeated the troops of James III at Santa Ponsa, after which the Islands quickly submitted to him.

He then chose to prepare another expedition and reconquer the island of Majorca with the dowry provided by his marriage to Violante of Vilaragut, by selling the Lordship of Montpellier to the King of France, and with the support of Pope Clement VI.

[1] James III organized a fleet and hired mercenaries with the 120.000 gold Thalers from the first term of the sale of the Lordship of Montpellier to the King of France, to reconquer his possessions.

The battle lasted all morning long and ended in a tremendous loss, and saw the destruction of the Majorcan army, leading to Peter IV taking over Majorca.