Valldemossa is a village nestled in a lush valley amidst the Tramuntana Mountains. Surrounded by rich green forests of olive, oak and almond trees it offers a very scenic ambiance that is in harmony with Valldemossa's quiet and picturesque character. The quaintness of the town and its retro flair is evident in its art galleries, traditional doorways lined with beautiful plants and flowers, and many houses that feature a portrait of Saint Catalina Thomàs, the first saint born in Mallorca.
With all these stunning natural surroundings, no doubt that hikers and nature lovers flock to Valldemossa. There are a plethora of trails through the wooded hillsides and the panoramic vistas of Mallorca and the Mediterranean bellow are truly rewarding! Valldemossa also offers a more lay back and tranquil style of holiday in respect to the most crowded and cosmopolitan parts of Mallorca. Thanks to its quiet and picturesque nature as well as its mild climate, Valldemossa is an ideal destination all year round. And for those who want to combine the best of both worlds, the town of Valldemossa is only around 15-20 minutes’ drive from Palma de Mallorca, an excellent city to explore!
Most tourists come to Valldemossa on day trips to see its main attraction, the Real Cartuja, a Carthusian Monastery where Chopin and his lover, writer George Sand, spent the winter of 1838/9. Visitors tend to stay for a few hours before continuing on towards Deia, another mountain village on the west coast that overlooks the sea and the setting sun.
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