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La Victòria Hermitage

Cultural route that takes you to the Natural Area of La Victòria, nowadays protected by the Law on Natural Areas on the Balearic Islands. It is a 7 km-long trip from Alcúdia to the chapel of La Victòria.

ROUTE

- Departing from the Porta de Xara take Carrer Pollentia for ca 100 m,

- Turn left into Carrer Xara for another 300 m. Follow Camí del Mal Pas ca 1,5 km. At the roundabout, go straight on towards Puerto Deportivo del Cocodrilo,

- Turn right and follow Camí Vell de la Victòria for about 3,5 km. You'll go by S'Illot and Cabo Pinar until you reach the chapel of La Victòria.

Evidence of the first hermits dates back to the beginning of the 14th century. They stayed at Sa Talaia. The site has ever since been used intermittently as a place of worship.

The present construction, which still brings back memories of its defensive purposes, dates back to 1679. It has a Baroque nave, covered by a ribbed vault, with a Baroque altarpiece room where the image of la Mare de Déu de la Victòria is worshipped. The image is a 15th century polychromed carving which was probably brought by Fray Diego, a hermit who stayed in the area in the 15th century.

The chapel is located in a privileged setting with views over the Bay of Pollença.