Galleries & living art
Artists’ village of Deià: where art and literature are at home
Ever since Robert Graves settled in Deià in the 1920s, the mountain village above the steep coast has remained a magnet for writers, painters and ceramicists.
In brief
Artists’ village of Deià: where art and literature are at home
For almost 100 years, Deià has been a retreat for artists and writers, and it is still an active little art village today, with galleries, a hotel gallery, an archaeological museum and Robert Graves’ house. Here you can both look at art and buy it directly.
Deiarte: gallery and bar with rotating exhibitions
Deiarte combines a gallery and a bar and shows changing exhibitions of contemporary and local art in the middle of the village.
Sa Tafona Gallery at the Hotel Belmond La Residencia
At the Hotel Belmond La Residencia, the in-house Sa Tafona Gallery shows exhibitions that change monthly – an unusual place for serious art in the middle of a working hotel.
Museu Arqueològic i Centre d'Investigació de Deià
Founded in 1962 in an old mill, the archaeological museum shows finds from the area around Deià and places the village in the island’s history before the artists.
Robert Graves’ house, Ca N'Alluny
The home of the poet Robert Graves is the best-known single art and literature site in Deià and has its own detailed page.
Son Marroig: the Archduke’s manor house
A little outside the village lies Son Marroig, the former manor house of Archduke Ludwig Salvator, with a view of the steep coast at Sa Foradada.
At a glance
- Artistic character
- Retreat for artists and writers since the 1920s
- Key places
- Deiarte, Sa Tafona Gallery, archaeological museum, Ca N'Alluny
- Character
- Small mountain village, easy to explore on foot
Practical tips
- The village centre is small – an art walk through Deià can be done in a few hours.
- Check the Robert Graves house’s own opening times in advance; they differ from those of the galleries.
Check the details
Admission prices, opening times and current exhibitions change at short notice. We only give the editorially checked status – check the venue’s official website before you visit.
Places
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Deià
Ca n'Alluny – Casa Robert Graves
The home of the poet Robert Graves – desk and printing press are preserved in their original state, and the garden has been recreated to its historic design.
- Admission
- Small charge – check the day’s price
- Duration
- approx. 60 minutes
- Rain-friendly
- 4/5 – good for rainy days
- Getting there
- A few parking spaces right by the house on the main road
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Don’t miss: the study with original typescripts and the kitchen garden behind the house.
RM24 tip: from here the old path leads down to Cala Deià – the museum and the cove combine well.
Map & surroundings
Location and distances
Choose a starting point and set the radius – so you can plan a day of culture without unnecessary driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about the artists’ village of Deià
What makes Deià special for artists?
Since the 1920s it has been a retreat for writers and painters, and there are still active studios in its lanes today.
Can you buy art directly in Deià?
Yes, at Deiarte among others – an overview of further places to buy can be found on our page about buying art on Mallorca.
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CCA Andratx
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