UNESCO recognizes three World Heritage Sites on the island of Mallorca
The Balearic island has places, traditions and products that have been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites
Mallorca has incredible well-known tourist attractions, such as its vast culture and history, its incredible nature and landscapes, or its rich gastronomy. In fact, some of them have been recognized worldwide as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. These are:
Song of the Sibyl
One of the most deeply rooted Christmas traditions on the island, the song of the Sibyl, was awarded the title of Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2010, for its cultural and historical value. The Song of the Sibyl announces the final judgment in the celebration of the birth of the son of God as a human. In the 15th century, it began to be performed at Christmas Matins and has reached our days in this way. Every Christmas Eve, during the Midnight Mass, it takes place in churches all over the island, giving this celebration a unique character and experience.
Serra de Tramuntana
Declared a World Heritage Site in 2011, in the Cultural Landscape category, the Serra de Tramuntana constitutes one of the most important claims of the archipelago. The mountain range forms the backbone of the north-west of the island and stretches for about 90 km, from Calvià to Pollença. This natural area of great scenic, historical and social value maintains its essence and generated great interest for the first travelers who came to the island in search of beauty and observation of the landscape. 90 kilometers of nature, picturesque towns between valleys and mountains, imposing cliffs, beaches with turquoise water. A unique place to visit at any time of the year.
Mallorcan sobrasada
Mallorca's sobrasada, the most typical Balearic sausage, was declared "Universal Intangible Heritage of Humanity" in 2010 by UNESCO. It is made with a mass of pork meat, fat and paprika to give it colour. In 1996, the European Union granted sobrassada the Protected Geographical Indication. In addition, a second seal was added to specifically protect sobrassada made with black pig, a native Mallorcan variety of this animal. Today, sobrassada is very present in Majorcan gastronomy and its uses and consumption are very varied: from raw, roasted on bread, with honey or as an ingredient in recipes in multiple dishes.