Lluc - Pollença GR 221

Lluc - Refugi de Son Amer - Font des Pedregaret - Cases de Binifaldó - Cami Vell de Lluc - Refugi Pont Romà - Pollença - Bus

The old road from Lluc to Pollença is signposted as “Camí Vell de Lluc a Pollença”. This walk begins at Lluc and go through the old traditional farmsteads Binifaldó, Muntanya, Son Marc, Son Grua and Can Serra, until reaching the valley known as Vall d’en Marc, which sits within the limits of Pollença, one of the richest mu- nicipal areas in the Serra de Tramuntana Nature Area in terms of nature, culture and landscape.

Government leaflet:
https://www.caib.es/sites/espaisnaturalsprotegits/f/319901

Lluc:
As the administrative centre of the municipality of Escorca, Lluc is the meeting point for Mallorquins who visit the shrine of the Virgin Mary. Features of Lluc that are worthy of special mention include
- Es Porxets, formerly the lodgings for the pilgrims there;
- the buildings of Ca s'Amitger, which at present house an information centre about the Serra de Tramuntana;
- the Camí des Misteris, a track that climbs the Pujol de sa Trobada hill where tradition has it that a shepherd named Lluc found the figure of the Virgin, and, last but not least,
- the church, with a basilical floor plan and architectural features from different periods, together with a shrine where the figure of the Virgin, probably dating back to the 14th century, is displayed.

Son Amer:
Dating from the 13th century this estate includes a chapel and watermill. This refugi occupies a hilltop site surrounded by woodland, with a garden terrace offering a fine view back to Lluc.

Pollença:
Pollença is a historic and charming town and municipality located on the northern cape of the Tramnuntana Mountains. The town of Pollença was founded in the 13th century some 6 km from the coast, in an effort to avoid pirate attacks. The origin of the name "Pollença" can be traced back to the name of the Roman settlement of "Pollentia". One of the most well-preserved remains of Roman presence on the island, is the Pont Roma (Roman bridge) situated in the western part of Pollença. The Roman army led by Quintus Caecilius Metellus took over Mallorca in 123 BC. They established the capital of Pollen-tia and this bridge was an important part of the infrastructure leading to the city.