Excursion: Island Tour

 

Headed to the north of the island, the destination is a place of renowned beauty which holds the roots of the island’s tradition and spirit: Lluc Sanctuary. Nature, art and history all come together in Lluc.

 

The Santuari de Lluc is a monastery and a pilgrimage site located in the municipality of Escorca, in north-west Majorca. It is located in a valley at a height of 525 metres and is surrounded by a number of high mountains such as the Puig de Massanella. The sanctuary was founded in the 13th century after a Moorish shepherd found a statue of the Virgin Mary on the site where the monastery was later erected. Lluc is considered to be the most important pilgrimage site on Majorca. It is also known for its boys' choir, Els Blauets (a name derived from the blue cassocks worn by the boys), which was founded in 1531; the choir holds regular concerts and has gained international fame.

 

Later, right out of the Sanctuary, the bus will continue its route through a captivating landscape of mountains and forests all the way to La Calobra, where a spectacular canyon and the view of the sea from the cove awaits. A visit to a Leather shop factory in Inca will be included, where you can purchase the best leather products in the island. With this excursion we will discover the Serra de Tramuntana, an area that will inspire nature lovers and people seeking sport adventures: ascents to the highest summits, trails through verdant oak and pine forests, descents down rivers and cliffs. The Serra de Tramuntana is an unforgettable experience.

 

Train & street car is included in this full day excursion. This historic electric train takes a route north from the capital across the plains, winding through mountains and 13 tunnels of the Serra de Tramuntana, finally ending in the large railway station of the northern town of Sóller. Work began on the railway in 1911 on the profits of the orange and lemon trade, which at the time was booming. For this reason, it is sometimes known as the Orange Express. The famous train is now not only a mode of transport between these two key Majorcan settlements, but also an attraction in itself.