Puig de Randa & Santuari de Cura, Algaida
The Puig de Randa, rising 543m out of the plain, has been a place of pilgrimage ever since Ramon Llull founded Mallorca's first hermitage here in 1275.
Hiking from Algaida to Cura Sant Honorat Gracia & Randa
Wonderful sanctuaries at the top of Randa hill
Algaida is located towards the middle of the island, about 15 km east of Palma. This hike can start from the town of Algaida, walking towards Castellitx, where there is a beautiful hermitage, the "Ermita de la Pau" that is well worth visiting, and then on to Aubella, where the climb to Cura starts.
The top of Randa mountain offers a splendid panoramic view of the plain of Mallorca and the Palma bay. On the descent to the small village of Randa, you can visit the chapels of sant Honorat and our Lady of Gracia, of which the latter houses a 15th century sculpture. From the church square, dominated by a magnificient cliff with nesting doves, there is a view of the plain of Llucmajor and the southern coast of Majorca as far as Cabrera. The return to Algaida is via the picturesque village of Randa. This excursion involves a 15 km walk to reach Randa. However, it is possible to drive to Randa and then visit the three sanctuaries, in which case the walk is shortened to 7 km.
Jump to
What to see
Sights in Mallorca
See all Sights in Mallorca-
-
Son Fornes Archaeological Museum, Montuiri
Discover how Mallorcans lived in prehistoric times in this archaeological museum, where you can see the results of excavations carried out on the site of Son Fornes.
-
Sanctuary of Montision, Porreres
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.
-
Pottery Museum (Museu del Fang)
The Museu del Fang (pottery museum) aims to promote the many different techniques, shapes and functions that clay has had in different cultures.
-
Els Calderers de Sant Joan
Els Calderers is a manor house situated between Vilafranca and Sant Joan. The house was once at the centre of a large wine estate but like so many others in Mallorca, it fell victim to the phylloxera disease. Reopened in 1993, the 18th-century house is now a museum of Mallorcan furniture and traditions. Set in beautiful countryside, this is a lovely place to spend a few hours.
-
Es Revellar Art Resort Galleries
The aim of this art installation is to bring art and nature together to be enjoyed in a tranquil complex set in an original 15th century Mallorcan country estate.
What to do
Things To Do in Algaida
See all Things To Do in Algaida-
Action Tennis
International Tennis Academy & Tennis Travel Agency.
