There are enchanting monasteries in Mallorca where you can enjoy fantastic views and find information about Mallorca's history.

The breathtakingly beautiful Balearic island captivates with its glorious landscape and numerous inviting sights. Also the many Monasteries in Mallorca, which can be found in various locations on the island, undoubtedly count among them. It is worth visiting a selection of them, enjoying a delicious meal, and perhaps even booking an overnight stay. In this article, we present three of the most beautiful monasteries in Mallorca. Incidentally, a visit is not only worthwhile for Christians, as followers of other religions, as well as atheists, can also feel comfortable and experience something here. Often, the journey itself is an experience that will remain in your memory. This is because many of the sanctuaries can only be reached via winding, steep serpentine roads.

Santuari de Santa Maria de Lluc – Spiritual Centre of the Island

Pilgrims are in good hands on the island, because with the sanctuary Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Lluc in the Serra de Tramuntana you'll find an atmospheric pilgrimage site in the northwest of the island. Mallorca's unique monastery boasts a fantastic complex, situated high up, offering you breathtaking views of the hilly surroundings. Additionally, there's a sunny forecourt at the monastery where you can chat with other visitors. Incidentally, the final stretch of the drive takes you up a very challenging serpentine road that runs close to a precipice. Drive carefully!

In the rather understated monastery buildings, you'll discover the unusual „Black Madonna“ with the Christ child in her arms. It is said that this was found in the 13th century by a Moorish shepherd boy named Lluc. It is considered one of the highlights of the monasteries in Mallorca, even though it is supposed to represent suffering. If you want to discover more interesting things here, why not visit the museum in the monastery or the nearby botanical garden called „Lluc Botanical Garden„The facility is still inhabited, by the way.

Another of the small town's sights can be admired on the first Saturday in August. Then, many young and young-at-heart people march in the „Marxa des Guell a Lluc a peu“ from the nearby town. Palm (approximately 75 minutes away by car) to the small settlement of Lluc. As the monastery also houses a boarding school that boasts a school choir, you might even get the chance to listen to „Els Blauets“ during your visit, with a bit of luck. In addition, a daily mass and bible reading take place. Are you looking for seclusion? From this monastery in Mallorca, you can also multi-hour hikes through the nearby mountains Start.

Santuari de Sant Salvador – Remarkable Views

At the sanctuary radiating peace Monastery of Sant Salvador It is a monastery complex located to the southeast of Mallorca. Unlike the Santuari de Santa Maria de Lluc, this monastery on Mallorca is no longer operational. Nevertheless, it can be visited by you. It is situated on the spectacular Puig de Sant Salvador, above 500 metres, near the small town of Felanitx. Here too, you must first conquer a challenging winding road, only to then be rewarded with uniquely beautiful views of the Mallorcan landscape. Along the way, you can recover from the strenuous drive at various viewpoints.

This monastery in Mallorca has a Rich history back. It was built as a church at the end of the 14th-century plague epidemic to express the gratitude of the survivors. This was followed by its conversion into a monastery. Due to ongoing pirate attacks, the complex was eventually transformed into an impregnable fortress. Anyone wishing to attend a service in the 18th-century church should travel on Sundays and public holidays. Otherwise, you can also book a night or two in authentic rooms here or indulge in culinary delights at the restaurant.

The monasteries on Mallorca, like other Christian establishments, pay homage to their Messiah, Jesus Christ. The sanctuary also features various imposing appearances that underscore this. One of these is the impressive Jesus figure, „Crist Rei“, which stands on an almost 40-metre-high monument points into the Spanish sky. Atop a nearby mountain, you can also visit „Es Picot,“ which is a gigantic stone cross. However, you can only reach the summit on foot. The cross can also be seen from a distance.

Santuari de Nostra Senyora de Cura

In this monastery on Mallorca, near the towns of Algaida and Llucmajor – as the name suggests – the Virgin of Cura is honored. At present, Franciscans of the Third Regulated Order live here. Like the Santuari de Santa Maria de Lluc, it is a Pilgrimage site.Like the two other monasteries presented in Mallorca, the complex is also located on the summit of a mountain. This is the Puig de Randa, which is over 540 metres high. You can recognise the hill from a great distance. A easily recognisable feature of the mountain is the radar installation located next to the complex.

The monastery is so special because the King of Aragon had hermitages built here in the 13th century. This is still evidenced today by various sleeping places carved into the rock. Among these is the sleeping place of the philosopher, theologian and logician Ramon Llull (also known as Raimundus Lullus), which holds special significance for the Majorcans. You can learn more about Llull in the associated museum. Those who wish to stay longer in this unusual complex of monasteries in Mallorca can arrange overnight stays in the modernly furnished monk cells book.

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