Serra de Tramuntana (north-west)
Valldemossa
Valldemossa is a mountain village in the Serra de Tramuntana, around 17 kilometres north of Palma. It is known for the charterhouse where Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838/39, and for its sandstone lanes with green shutters.
Culture & town Couples Hiking Nature Peace and quiet
Valldemossa is a day-trip destination – it is much quieter in the morning.
Valldemossa is a day-trip destination – and that is exactly what sets the rhythm: between 11 am and 4 pm it is busy, while in the morning and evening the village belongs to its residents again. If you stay overnight, you get a quiet mountain setting, short distances to hiking routes and the charterhouse with hardly any queue. There is no beach; the nearest place to swim is the small cove of Port de Valldemossa down on the cliff coast.
Is Valldemossa right for your holiday?
Well suited to
- Culture and music history
- Hikes along the cliff coast
- Couples and the low season
- Day trip from Palma
Less suited to
- Beach holidays
- Travellers without a car who want to stay flexible
At a glance
- Region
- Serra de Tramuntana (north-west)
- From the airport
- 32 km · approx. 40 min
- Without a car
- 2/5
- Nearby beaches
- Port de Valldemossa (Cala Sa Marina)
- Coordinates
- 39.7093, 2.6222
Town profile compared
Editorial assessment from 1 to 5 – for comparing places, not as a rating.
- Beach1/5
- Peace and quiet4/5
- Nightlife1/5
- Families2/5
- Culture5/5
- Food & drink3/5
On the ground
What makes Valldemossa special
Charterhouse (Real Cartuja)
The former Carthusian monastery houses the cells with Chopin's Pleyel piano, an 18th-century pharmacy and monastery gardens with views over the valley.
Lanes and sandstone houses
The streets around Carrer de la Rectoria are built almost entirely from local sandstone and decorated with flowerpots – in the early morning you can photograph them without the crowds.
Hike to Port de Valldemossa
A steep path leads down in about 90 minutes to the small cove with fishermen's houses. Avoid doing the uphill return in the midday heat.
Coca de patata
The local potato pastry is traditionally served with hot almond milk and is freshly baked in several bakeries in the village.
Accommodation
Where to stay in Valldemossa?
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Getting around
The bus from Palma works for a day trip; for flexible hikes and evening return journeys a car is more practical. Everything in the village is within walking distance; car parks are on the edge of the village and charge a fee.
Bus connections: Bus line from Palma (Estació Intermodal) several times a day, continuing to Deià and Sóller along the Ma-10 coast road.
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Activities & experiences in Valldemossa
Top activities & experiences
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Valldemossa Charterhouse
Culture
The former Carthusian monastery is the main cultural experience in the village.
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Historic village centre
Culture
Sandstone lanes and small squares are best explored on foot.
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Archduke's Path / Camí de s’Arxiduc
Hiking / nature
One of the most characteristic hikes above Valldemossa, with spectacular views of the Tramuntana.
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Hiking to Port de Valldemossa
Hiking
A steep path links the mountain village with the small cove on the coast.
More activities in Valldemossa
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Snorkelling in Port de Valldemossa
Water sports
The rocky, pebbly cove below the village offers a chance to snorkel when the water is calm.
Beaches
Swimming near Valldemossa
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Excursions
Activities around Valldemossa
Location of Valldemossa and the nearest beaches.
Plan ahead from Valldemossa
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Frequently asked questions about Valldemossa
Is Valldemossa worth it as a place to stay?
Yes, if culture, hiking and peace and quiet are your priorities. In the evening and early morning the village is empty; during the day the coaches arrive from Palma.
How do you get to Valldemossa without a car?
By the bus line from Palma, Estació Intermodal. It runs several times a day and takes around 30 minutes; the last return journey is in the early evening.
Is there a beach in Valldemossa?
Not in the village. Below it lies the small Port de Valldemossa with a pebble and rock cove, reachable via a narrow hairpin road or on foot.