Sanctuary of Montision, Porreres
Hilltop sanctuary with chapel from the 14th century
Porreres is located inland in the south-east area of Mallorca. Having arrived to Porreres, any local person should be able to show you the road up to sanctuary, which formely housed a College of Humanities, one of the threee most important of rural Majorca.
After a climb through woods, you reach the Gothic sanctuary with its attractive, irregular patio. In the church you can see a Mallorcan sculpture of the Virgin Mary, from the 15th or 16th century.
From the terrace there are panoramic views of Santanyi, Campos and Felanitx, including the Sanctuary of Sant Salvador and the Castle of Santueri, and even as far as Manacor. The place is perfect for enjoying some peace and tranquillity.
The total trip to Montision and return to Porreres, involves a distance of 6 km. The road, which in now paved, was formerly a cart track crossing the fields of Son Gardana.
