Llucmajor
Excursion No. 2: Llucmajor – Camí de Gràcia – Camí Vell de Gràcia – Santuari de Gràcia – Llucmajor
Duration: 2 h 20 min – 4.6 km – Easy, but with a total ascent of around 200 m
This is an idyllic walk. The route ascends the Puig de Randa – or Monte de Randa – towards the impressive Santuari de Gràcia along a shaded forest path, offering incomparable panoramic views over much of the island: the Pla de Llevant, the vast Bay of Palma, Llucmajor and its surrounding area, its coastline, and on clear days, the magical Isla de Cabrera floating on a blue horizon.
The walk begins in front of the Secondary School of Llucmajor, and follows the Camí de Gràcia for about 20 minutes before turning left to continue along the Camí Vell de Gràcia, heading towards the foot of the Randa mountain.
Here the path begins a gentle ascent, among houses, farms and almond groves.
The road descends briefly and gently after the houses, and we’ll pass the Camí des Putxets on the left. Shortly after, we’ll see a large sign with information for hikers, indicating the start of the climb to the monastery via the Camí de Ses Voltes.
The higher we go, the more spectacular the views become. We will be able to see the vast Bay of Palma, the southern coast of Llucmajor, the Pla de Llevant, and the Isla de Cabrera. The Felanitx mountains, with their Santuario de Sant Salvador and Castell de Santuiri, are also visible.
We will pass a small grotto with a Virgin figure (1 h 10 min), and a few minutes later reach the Santuari de Gràcia (1 h 15 min), with its wide entrance, nestled beneath a huge and impressive rocky cliff on the mountainside.
The ground levels off here, and we can enjoy a very pleasant break – perhaps a picnic – or take time to admire the magnificent views from this marvellous strategic spot over 350 m above sea level.
The return is via the same path, descending the mountain to the Camí de Gràcia, and turning right to reach the starting point beside the school again after 2 h 20 min of walking.
