Deià between the Tramuntana Mountains and the sea

The parish church of Deià dates back to the late 15th century. It has a single nave, with an old defensive tower attached that was later converted into a bell tower. The parish museum inside the church displays a collection of religious art. The municipal cemetery dates from the 17th century and offers a viewpoint over the valley. In Deià, religious art, architectural history and views of the landscape come together in different ways.

The Archaeological Museum also explores the history of the surrounding area: it preserves numerous artefacts from the settlements of Muleta near Sóller and Son Ferrandell-Olesa. Son Marroig House Museum is designated a Site of Special Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural). It preserves numerous drawings, books, old notebooks, maps and furnishings belonging to the Archduke. The gardens of Son Marroig are also home to a Carrara marble temple and panoramic views of the Mallorcan coast.

A trail connects the village of Deià with nearby Cala de Deià. It is about 1.5 kilometres long; the round trip takes approximately one hour and is considered easy. The circular route starts on Carrer de l’Arxiduc Lluís Salvador, on the road to Sóller, right next to a bus stop. Along the way, the route passes the Can Boi refuge and its oil mill. From there, you can see Can Carindo and the Archaeological Museum founded by William Waldren; the route also passes Can Vallés, with its manor tower, and the Siquier washhouses.

The route reveals the traditional culture of the Serra de Tramuntana: houses, mills, washhouses and terraces are among the sights described, along with the fishermen’s huts and boat sheds at Cala de Deià. At the bay, rocky and sandy areas in the clear water invite visitors to snorkel and observe marine life. The trail thus leads from traces of village life to a coastal landscape with its own distinctive structures.

For a different walk, the trail from Son Marroig to Sa Foradada starts in the car park of the Son Marroig estate. The walk to the headland takes about an hour and covers three kilometres. Since 1978, Son Marroig has hosted the annual Deià International Music Festival, dedicated to chamber music. A stay focused on music and cultural heritage can thus be combined with a walk starting from Son Marroig.

Ca n’Alluny, about one kilometre from Deià, has largely retained its original appearance and atmosphere. Visitors can learn about the life and work of Robert Graves, walk through the garden and visit the various rooms. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can plan your trip around whether you would most like to explore the village’s historic culture, the trail to Cala de Deià, or the sights around Son Marroig and Ca n’Alluny.

If you would like to explore more destination pages: Puigderrós, Muro, Cala Magrana, Maria De La Salut, Bunyola, Santa Eugènia, Cielo de Bonaire and Santa María Del Camí.

For the main travel overview: Mallorca.