The Archduke's Walkway
One of the most popular stages of the GR221 and Mallorca’s dry stone route. It is without a doubt one of the most stunning walks on the island. The walkway follows the summit ridge with spectacular views down to the sea.
Luxury finca hotel overlooking the village of Deia, adults only
In the heart of Mallorca's northern mountain range is Sa Pedrissa, a 17th century rural estate set between the sea and the mountains. From the terraces of the house, visitors can enjoy unparalleled views over the Mediterranean sea and the verdant mountains.
In the countryside around Sa Pedrissa ancient olive trees rise up from the hillside terraces. Guests can relax and stroll around the grounds that blend so carefully into the surrounding landscape, whilst enjoying the scent of jasmine and the gentle lullaby of the waves.
The hotel has 7 individually styled comfortable rooms/suites which all include satelitte TV, WiFi access, Minibar and safe.
Their Mediterranean restaurant offers both lunch and dinner which can be enjoyed on their delightful terrace overlooking the pool.
One of the most popular stages of the GR221 and Mallorca’s dry stone route. It is without a doubt one of the most stunning walks on the island. The walkway follows the summit ridge with spectacular views down to the sea.
A linear walk that follows what once was the old road that connected Deia with Soller. It was a vital trade route between the two and is now a restored stone path for most of the walk. It is also part of Mallorcas GR221 or Dry Stone Route.
Miró Restaurant, at Belmond La Residencia in Deià, is a charming spot to enjoy high-end all-day dining in a relaxed and scenic setting. Inspired by the artistic heritage of this picturesque village, the restaurant blends Mediterranean-style cuisine with a mix of local and international dishes, offering plates to share in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Es Pi restaurant at Sa Pedrissa offers a refined dining experience in the heart of northern Mallorca. Set within a 17th-century rural estate, the restaurant combines traditional architecture with modern comforts, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding mountains from the terraces, where the estate’s ancient olive trees and fragrant gardens complete the picture.
El Olivo is one of Mallorca’s most highly regarded fine dining restaurants, located within the prestigious Belmond La Residencia in Deià. Set inside a restored sixteenth-century olive press, the restaurant offers a calm and intimate setting, with soft candlelight and traditional stone features creating a relaxed but refined atmosphere.
Nestled at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, Sa Vinya Restaurant offers a magical escape from the bustle of island life. Surrounded by fragrant Mediterranean trees and colourful blooms, the restaurant’s “Jardin Mágico” provides a serene setting where guests can unwind and savour the calm of the mountains.
Nestled in the heart of Deià, in the stunning Serra de Tramuntana, Xelini Restaurant offers an authentic taste of Mallorca through its expertly crafted local and Mediterranean cuisine. Passionate about quality and freshness, the kitchen blends the rich flavours of the island with the bounty of the Mediterranean coast, creating dishes that are both comforting and refined.
Nama Restaurant in Deià, Mallorca, offers a unique dining experience in one of the island’s most picturesque villages. Nestled on the northwest coast, Deià forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where nature, culture, and tradition merge beautifully. At Nama, you can enjoy modern Southeast Asian cuisine in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere, accompanied by breathtaking views of the Serra de Tramuntana.
Sa Fonda Bar sits in the heart of Deià, in Mallorca’s stunning Tramuntana mountains, offering a unique blend of food, music, and culture. Opened in 1988, it quickly became a hotspot for locals, artists, and international visitors, known for some of the island’s most legendary parties. Its reputation has attracted music and film personalities over the years, from Mike Oldfield and Sting to Bono and Kate Moss.
Cala Deia is a very beautiful small rocky cala with clear waters and rock pools, one of the few beaches on the west coast of Mallorca. It's quite a rugged beach here so you might need to bring a chair or a lilo to lie on.
The Port of Soller offers the only sandy beaches on the west coast of Majorca. This lovely little resort offers two beaches along it's horseshoe bay, all with golden sands and clear blue seas.
Offering a distinctly different experience from the more typical Mallorcan beaches, Banyalbufar is carved into the dramatic foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana. This small bay bears a few signs of regular usage, with terraced slopes and protective structures that blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Once difficult to access, Cala Banyalbufar is now easily reachable via a windy round, allowing all to discover its quiet beauty.
One of Mallorca’s most talked about treasures, Sa Calobra, forms an unusual cove found at the head of a gorge of the Torrent de Pareis. Its curious location and dramatic surroundings have inspired artists for many years and still do today.
The closest beach to Palma is at Ca'n Pere Antoni. This stretch of golden sandy beach starts just beyond the cathedral. A promenade and cycle path runs along its length but behind these lies the main road that takes you to Palma airport.
Portixol is found just to the east of Palma's cathedral and is home to a little bay within which a little sand and shingle beach known as D'es Portitxolet Beach resides. The water is generally calm here due to the sheltered nature of the bay.
Of all the famous foreigners attracted to Mallorca's northwest coast, none is so admired locally as 'S'Arxiduc', Archduke Ludwig Salvador. Born in 1847 in the Pitti Palace, Florence, the son of Leopold III of Tuscany and Marie Antoinette de Bourbon, he came to Mallorca 20 years later to escape from Viennese court life and immediately fell in love with the island.
Poet and author Robert Graves (1895-1985) lived in Deià, Mallorca, from 1929 until his death. He is buried in the churchyard on the hill next to the church.
The monastery in Miramar can be found close to Valldemossa on the road to Deia. It was founded by King Jaume II in 1276 as a missionary school following a request by Ramon Llull (a 13th-century theologian and philosopher).
Visit the monastery at Valldemossa, where Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838-9. The Real Cartuja (Royal Carthusian Monastery) was originally a royal residence, until Carthusian monks occupied the building from 1399 until 1835.
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains (translated as the "mountains of the north wind") run the length of Mallorca's northwestern coastline extending for almost 90km and claim some of the island’s most magnificent scenery. In 2011, it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO under the cultural landscape category.
This museum is a naturalist entity dedicated to exhibiting and conserving the natural heritage of the Balearic Islands and making the general public aware of the importance of its preservation.
Deià is an idyllic village of green-shuttered, honey-coloured houses that has become a millionaires' hideaway resting in the shadow of the Teix mountain, part of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. It may have been just another pretty west Mallorcan village had the famous English poet and novelist Robert Graves not decided to make it his home in the 1940s, raising its profile somewhat.
You could easily miss Mallorca's smallest village, which consists of little more than a bend in the Deia to Soller road.
A village steeped in old-world charm, Valldemossa lies in an idyllic valley in the midst of the Tramuntana mountains. Its ancient blonde stone houses contrast vividly against the surrounding green forests of olive, oak and almond trees, and the blue sky above. It’s the kind of place you can sit back and soak up the scenery with a warm drink and pastry in the winter and a cold glass of wine and nibbles in the summer.
Set in a lush valley of orange groves between the mountains and the sea, Sóller has been popular with day trippers for some time. Arriving on the vintage train from Palma there is plenty of taking things easy, sitting outside the cafés in Plaça Constitució soaking up the atmosphere and the sun. With several tapas bars, a fine selection of pastry shops, local ice-cream, and freshly made drinks, there is little temptation to move on.
Port de Sóller is a picturesque little village situated in a large horseshoe bay on the west coast of Mallorca. The seaside retreat was, until recently, one of the island's best-kept secrets. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and overlooking the sea, it is one of the few places on the island where you get both stunning scenery and breathtaking views. Being on the west coast, it's also one of the best spots to catch a beautiful Mallorcan sunset.
Fornalutx, at the top of the Sóller Valley and deep within the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, calls itself the prettiest village in Spain and it's hard to disagree!
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