Formentera claims Es Campament as a symbol of heritage and historical memory
The Formentera Council has submitted objections to the proposed repeal of the Democratic Memory Law in order to protect the only remaining evidence of a former prison camp.
PalmThe Formentera Island Council has filed objections against the proposed law that seeks to repeal Law 2/2018, on democratic memory and recognition, highlighting in particular the importance of Es Campament, a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC), declared a historical site in 2014 by the Council. According to the document, Es Campament is the only remaining structure of a former prison camp on the island and one of the few such sites preserved in Spain. This unique status, recognized in the Formentera Cultural Heritage Catalogue, justifies its comprehensive protection and enhancement as a space of collective memory and historical interest. The Council warns that repealing the Law of Democratic Memory could jeopardize the institutional recognition of sites like Es Campament, which are essential for preserving the recent history and cultural identity of Formentera. Final court rulings, including that of the High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands, uphold the declaration of Es Campament as a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC) and reject appeals against this protection. With this initiative, the Consell reaffirms its commitment to preserving the island's historical heritage and collective memory, highlighting Es Campament as a space for shared knowledge and remembrance.
