Can Det, located in Sóller, becomes the first traditional olive mill to receive this distinction in the “landmark site” category. With this recognition, the Distinction initiative continues to expand, incorporating a living heritage space that combines agricultural production, historical heritage, and visitor experience.

Can Det now joins the Jardins d’Alfàbia, which signed the agreement last month under the same category of landmark sites, giving a strong boost to the Serra Distinction initiative. This also contributes to closing the economic circle by opening new marketing channels for Serra products.

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Can Det, located in Sóller, becomes the first traditional olive mill to receive this distinction in the “landmark site” category.

The President presented the Distinction plaque to Tomeu Deyà, owner of the mill, in a ceremony attended by Antoni Fuster, Minister of the Presidency; Antoni Solivellas, Serra de Tramuntana Island Director; Lluís Vallcaneras, Manager of the Consortium; and Miquel Nadal, Mayor of Sóller.

President Galmés emphasised that “Can Det is an olive mill inside a 16th-century manor house, preserved across 17 generations, and still operating with the traditional production system. It represents the essence of our agricultural and cultural heritage.” He thanked the Deyà family for their exemplary work and encouraged other landmark sites to join the Distinction program. “The Serra is not only a landscape; it is a living tradition and shared effort, deserving recognition and protection,” he concluded.

Can Det is a unique example within the Serra: a working traditional olive mill where the original architecture has been preserved, olive oil is still produced using ancestral methods, and guided tours are offered to promote the values of the cultural landscape.

The Serra de Tramuntana World Heritage Distinction recognises the efforts of individuals, businesses, and organisations that contribute to preserving and highlighting the value of this unique territory. To date, 23 agri-food and non-food companies and service providers have joined the initiative to promote the values of the Serra. The program includes four types of agreements, tailored to the different profiles that contribute to preserving the cultural landscape:

• Agricultural producers and processors
• Foodservice and retail establishments
• Awareness and conservation entities
• Historic estates and landmark sites with heritage value, such as Can Det.