Sant Antoni de Portmany marked a remarkable milestone on Friday, September 11, as local resident Inés Sala Roselló celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and loved ones.

The centenarian was also visited at her home by representatives of Sant Antoni Town Hall, who came to mark the occasion and congratulate her on reaching a century of life.

The celebration brought together family, local representatives and the Bishop of Ibiza in a personal tribute to one of the municipality’s oldest residents.

A special gift from Sant Antoni Town Hall

Maria Ribas, third deputy mayor of Sant Antoni de Portmany, visited Inés Sala at her home on her birthday on behalf of the municipal government.

During the visit, Ribas presented her with a commemorative ring and a bouquet of flowers as a symbolic recognition from the town.

The municipality used the occasion to publicly congratulate Sala and her family on the milestone.

The Bishop of Ibiza also joined the celebration

The birthday gathering included a special visit from the Bishop of Ibiza, Vicent Ribas.

He joined Inés Sala and her family during the celebration and gave her a rosary from his most recent visit to the Vatican.

The gesture added a personal and religious dimension to the centenary, with the bishop offering his congratulations and blessing.

A milestone shared with family

While the official recognition formed part of the day, the central focus remained the centenarian herself and the people closest to her.

Sala celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by her loved ones, making the occasion both a family gathering and a municipal tribute.

For her family, the day marked a rare milestone and an opportunity to celebrate a century of memories together.

Sant Antoni recognises its older residents

The municipality has used the occasion to underline the importance of recognising and accompanying older residents.

Reaching 100 is an exceptional milestone, and the visit provided an opportunity for the local government to celebrate Sala publicly while also recognising the wider contribution of older generations to the community.

The municipality's gesture reflects the importance of centenarians within the social history of Sant Antoni and Ibiza.

A very special birthday in Ibiza

Centenary celebrations have a particular significance in smaller communities such as those across Ibiza, where family and local institutions often play a visible role in marking important personal milestones.

In Sala's case, the flowers and commemorative ring from Sant Antoni Town Hall, together with the rosary presented by the Bishop of Ibiza, made the occasion especially memorable.

The celebration brought together different parts of the community around one simple achievement: 100 years of life.

A century celebrated on September 11

Inés Sala Roselló celebrated her 100th birthday in Sant Antoni de Portmany on Friday, September 11.

Her family was joined by Maria Ribas representing the municipality and Bishop Vicent Ribas, who brought a personal gift from the Vatican.

The occasion was a warm recognition of a remarkable milestone and an opportunity for Sant Antoni to celebrate one of its centenarian residents.