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Deià village, Mallorca

Carretera de Deià, Deià, Illes Balears

Description

Deià is a village located in the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca. It is famous for its traditional stone houses built on a hill and has a few museums and points of interest. The English poet, novelist and scholar, Robert Graves settled in the village in 1929 and his house can be visited.

Access & Transport

The monastery is near the north-western coastline of Mallorca, about 30km north of Palma. Bus 203 goes there from Palma.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest going through the village in between a visit to the monastery of Valldemossa and the town of Sóller.

Meta review

Deia often makes an appearance among the list of the most picturesque villages on the island and online reviews confirm that opinion. Visitors enjoy the various points of view (miradors) over the surrounding hills, the sea and the village. The key attraction is undoubtedly the House of Robert Graves that attracts positive comments for its well-preserved state, the helpful intro film and the way it captures the life of the author in Deia. Parking is described as being a little difficult.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Tourism helps preserve the region's architectural and cultural heritages and brings some economic influx to the village

Conclusion

Picturesque village surrounded by scenic hills and coastline - Deià is an ideal destination or stop for road trippers keen to discover the northwest of Mallorca. Some cultural activities options there for those keen on slow travel.

Key positive

Photogenic village and countryside

Key negative

Takes a bit of time to get there

Suitability

Wheelchair users may require some assistance because some roads have significant gradients

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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