Randa, Mallorca

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Randa is a village and nearby hermitage located in Mallorca, Spain. It is most famous for its long history of pilgrimage starting in 1275.[ citation needed ] Being the first hermitage of Mallorca, pilgrims are nowadays just as likely to be cyclists looking for a challenge as seekers of religious inspiration.

Licor Randa, an herbal liqueur is an indigenous specialty of the area. [1]

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References

  1. Petra Rossbach (3 July 2012). Mallorca MARCO POLO Travel Guide E-book. Mair Dumont Marco Polo. pp. 70–. ISBN   978-3-8297-8019-3.

Coordinates: 39°31′35″N2°54′55″E / 39.52639°N 2.91528°E / 39.52639; 2.91528