Santuari de Lluc

Exploring the Sanctuary

The Santuari de Lluc is a place of pilgrimage located in one of the most idyllic enclaves of Mallorca, enveloped by the thickness of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. The temple was built in the 17th century to pay homage to the dark-skinned virgin affectionately known as "La Moreneta", the island's most important virgin.

Among the most important sights to see in the Santuari de Lluc, the highlight is the Renaissance-style basilica presided over by the image of the island's patron saint, the Virgin of Lluc. In the Lluc Museum, you can see different rooms displaying paintings and sculptures, as well as different archaeological finds.

Outside, in addition to the pleasant courtyard with restaurants, there's the Jardí Botànic de Lluc, a green space with more than 200 different varieties of plants. 

If you're lucky enough to visit the sanctuary during Sunday mass, you'll have the chance to enjoy the singing of the "Blauets", a choir of children who sing like angels. Thanks to them, the visit can become an authentic religious experience.

One of the Main Points of Interest in Mallorca

Every year, thousands of faithful and curious tourists visit the Santuari de Lluc Monastery, but there are also many hikers and cyclists who decide to include the sanctuary in their itineraries around the island.

To reach the Santuari de Lluc, you’ll drive along a winding mountain road with numerous hairpin bends, passing through stunning landscapes that prove the island’s interior is just as worthy of attention, reminding us that Mallorca is far more than just a sun-and-sea destination.

Every year, there's a massive march from Palma from Lluc in what is known as the "March from Güell to Lluc on foot". The entire journey lasts 48 kilometres (29.8 miles), and more than 50,000 people can be seen making the journey to reach the Santuari de Lluc.