Escorca
Feast of the Mare de Déu de Lluc
When
12 September 2026
12 de septiembre
Type
Patron saint feast
About this tradition
The feast of Mallorca's patron saint at the island's most important sanctuary, in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana. Every 12 September the Moreneta of Lluc receives pilgrims from every village.
History & origin
Legend places the finding of the image in the 13th century by a converted Moorish shepherd, Lluc, who found it among the rocks. The sanctuary is documented from 1268 and has been the spiritual centre of Mallorca ever since. The Blauets choir — boy singers dressed in blue — has sung there since 1531.
How it is celebrated
Solemn mass with the singing of the Blauets, who perform the Salve to the Moreneta. Organised pilgrimages arrive from many villages. The surroundings — the Camí dels Misteris del Rosari, the botanical garden — fill with families making a full day of it.
Ritual elements
- ·Cant dels Blauets
- ·Ofici solemne
- ·Camí dels Misteris
- ·Romeries des dels pobles
Associated gastronomy
Pa amb oli and sobrassada at the sanctuary tables. The friars historically served sopes to the pilgrims. Water from the Lluc spring, which many carry away by the jug.
Municipality
How to get there
MA-10 from Inca (Coll de sa Batalla) or from Pollença. Bus 330 from Inca. Ample parking at the sanctuary.