If you are staying at Club MAC Alcudia in 2017, you may want to check out Majorca’s most sacred site – the picturesque Lluc Sanctuary.
Fascinating history
Majorca has been Christian for centuries. The religion was first-introduced to the Island during the latter part of Roman rule. Despite falling into Muslim hands for centuries, Christianity continued to thrive across the largest Balearic Island and today, Majorca is fiercely Roman Catholic.
This means that you can find a variety of breath-taking historic churches and monasteries throughout Majorca. If you want to stay close to our resort, you could check out the Sant Jaume church. Based in Alcudia’s old town, this house of worship is known for its glorious 19th Century Baroque architecture.
Lluc Sanctuary
But if you fancy going further afield, you could visit Lluc Sanctuary. Nestled within the picturesque Serra de Tramuntana Mountains, Lluc Sanctuary is just 40 minutes’ drive away from Alcudia. Considered Majorca’s most sacred site, it features a museum (open every day from 10am to 2pm except Saturdays) and Botanical Gardens (open weekdays from 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm).
Lluc has been a pilgrimage site since the 13th Century. During this time, an Arab boy who had recently converted to Christianity discovered a dark wooden statue of the Virgin Mary in a cleft of rock inside a cave at the site. The statue was placed in a local church but miraculously returned to the cave three times. The local villagers saw this as a message from God, so they built a house for the statue, which eventually became Lluc Monastery.
Today, you can visit the statue, now encrusted with precious stones and known as La Moreneta, at Lluc Sanctuary. At the site, you’ll also find a museum that displays ceramics, chalices, and coins once used by the monks who lived there. The museum also features stunning paintings by the 20th-century Majorcan artist Josep Coll.
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You can visit Lluc Monastery for 5€, which is particularly known for its daily choir concerts. At 11 am, the 40-member Es Blauets choir, founded in 1531, delights listeners with beautiful religious hymns, offering you a unique experience. You should also check out the Sanctuary’ Botanical Gardens, which features charming rockery and exotic plants from around the Balearics!
Visit Club MAC
If you decide fly to Majorca to visit religious attractions like Lluc Sanctuary, book at room at Club MAC Alcudia. We are an outstanding family holiday resort, based near the charming port town of Alcudia. We provide an all-inclusive experience, allowing you to enjoy delicious food and drinks, entertainment for all ages, and great facilities, including our nine swimming pools, during your stay in the Balearic Islands.
