Mancor de la Vall lies in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana. Hiking trails, archaeological sites and a medieval oratory offer visitors different ways to explore the area. Cycling and climbing are also among the activities suited to Mancor de la Vall. When planning your trip, you can therefore consider whether to focus on getting active in the mountain landscape, the history of the area or one of the recurring annual festivals.
Hiking trails of different lengths and with different destinations
The route to Santa LlĂşcia is 4.37 kilometres long and suitable for the whole family. The hike offers sweeping panoramic views of the village and the entire valley. Another option is the 6.31-kilometre route to Biniarroi, which leads to a former small mountain hamlet near the Santa LlĂşcia chapel. At 15.82 kilometres, the Canaleta de Massanella route is considerably longer. The route lengths give you a concrete basis for comparison when planning, while each destination offers a very different focus.
The trails also differ in character. The Puig de sa Creu route climbs uphill along old cart tracks. The Montaura route is easy and suitable for families. One section of the Es Rafal–Tossals Verds route crosses the private estate of Es Rafal; permission should be obtained for this section. Since access conditions for private land can change, check them before setting out. The Puig de sa Fita route starts in Son Catlar and passes through the Massanella estate. Access conditions for private land there can also change, so check the current access situation before setting out.
Oratory, talayots and archaeological sites
The Sant Llúcia Oratory is a small medieval church on a hill dating from 1275. The route to Santa Llúcia thus combines a hike with a destination of historical significance. The talayots of Clot dels Diners and Conia are also part of Mancor de la Vall’s archaeological heritage. Son Boscà is a fortified archaeological site protected by a wall.
Another historic site is the Cova de Montaura. It was a sacred place where earlier inhabitants performed burial rites and worshipped the bull. The different sites represent different aspects of the past, from a medieval church and talayots to a place associated with earlier religious practices. A new information sign stand with interpretive visitor information has also been installed at the Sant Joan Baptista church.
Festivals throughout the year
The Fira de l’esclatasang i la muntanya takes place in late November. It includes exhibitions, traditional dances and various activities, as well as a market for mushrooms and local products. The exact dates and programme may change from year to year. Mancor de la Vall’s patron saint festival honours Sant Joan on 24 June; programme details may vary here too. If you are travelling for either festival, check the dates and programme for your travel year.
When hiking on routes that cross private land, take the relevant access conditions into account before setting out.
Discover more destinations: Andratx, Lluc, Cala Mendia, Binissalem, Bunyola, Sineu, Sant Jordi, Puigpunyent.
For the main travel overview: Mallorca.
