Randa. 26 km
southeast of Palma.
At the center of this tiny village, turn right and follow a twisting road
up the Puig de Randa, with three separate hermitages. Take in the views
from the terrace of the Franciscan monastery of Nuestra Senora de Cura
(known as El Santuari de Cura), on the summit. Long a pilgrimage destination
for the sick, it was founded in the 13th century by philosopher Ramon
Llull; its library has valuable books that you may be able to see during
quiet times. Next to the terrace are a bar and restaurant; the monastery
also rents rooms and apartments.
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