Valldemossa is a quiet traditional village with cobbled streets and pretty stone houses, each doorway and street is lined with cute pots with green plants and flowers making the little town one of the most beautiful in Mallorca. The village is the highest on the island at 435 meters above sea level and is nestled in the stunning lush Tramontana Mountains.
The old Carthusian monastery known as the ‘Real Cartuja de Valldemossa’ is a centrepiece to the village, and was originally founded as a royal residence until it was changed to a monastery in 1399. Writers, artists and composers found inspiration in Valldemossa, including composer Chopin, who lived in Valldemossa during the winter of 1838 – 39. It was at the Real Cartuja that Chopin spent the winter with the French writer Aurore Dupin, better known as her alias George Sand.
The charming little streets of the village are filled with cafes, galleries and gift shops. Traditional family bakeries can still be found in Valldemossa and serve up the local delight of ‘coca de patata’ translated to ‘potato cake’.
The dry stone route GR221 ‘la ruta de piedra en seco’ is a very popular 135 km, 8 day trek along the mountains on the west side of Mallorca. The pathways along the walk are lined with old cobbled paths, which were originally built to link the village and estates on the mountain range. The route is famous for its landscape of olive trees on terraces with dry-stone walls and runs from Port D’Andratx all the way to Pollenca.
You will find the Port of Valldemossa where the vast Mallorcan coastline is hiding at the base of the mountain valley, there is a tiny cluster of fisherman houses and small fishing boats. A day at the port can be enjoyed swimming in the perfectly clear blue sea, eating fresh seafood in the restaurant and relaxing on the cove enjoying the spectacular view.
Inaugurated in 2000 and financed by Michael Douglas, who owns the house S’Estaca, the house previously owned by the Archduke Ludwig Salvador. The Costa Nord is the main cultural center around the Serra de Tramontana. The visitor is guided through the history of the Balearic Island projecting a documentary produced and presented by Michael Douglas, the tour continues with the introduction of the figure of Archduke Ludwig Salvador of Austria aboard his yacht ‘Nixe’.
Costa Nord complements the cultural visit with the service of cafe restaurant offering lunchtime Majorcan buffet for 14.90 € together with Majorcan desserts and drinks with possibility to repeat as many times as you’d like. The Friday nights in the summer are hosting ‘Nixe Jazz Club’ with a fantastic gourmet menu for 29 €. On Saturday summer nights you can enjoy the live opera dinners ‘Notti of Bel Canto’. Ideal setting to organise events, concerts, corporate dinners, meetings or weddings.
Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 09.00 – 17.00
Friday & Saturday: 09.00 – 01.00
Web address: www.costanord.es
Tel.: +34 971 61 24 25
The cell nº4 is the authentic cell where Frederic Chopin spent the winter in 1838/1839. Accompanied by George Sand, he rented the cell, which consisted of three rooms and a garden, situated in Royal Monastery (Real Cartuja). In the central hall of the museum you can find the original rental documents, expense accounts of the couple on the island, including the costs of Chopin’s medical treatments and the costs of transport of his piano to Valldemossa.
Opening Hours:
December – January
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 15.30
February
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.30
March
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 18.00
April – September
Monday to Saturday: 09 take a look at the site here.30 – 19.00
October
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 18.00
November
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.30
Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00.
Closed on 25 December, 1 January & Sundays in December and January.
Web address: www.cartujadevalldemossa.com
Tel.: +34 971 61 29 86
The Palace was built at the beginning of the fourteenth century, ordered by King Jaime II, so that his son Sancho could live in comfort and and find relief from the asthma disease he suffered. The palace was used for the royals rest place and whilst residing there hunting was the main activity.
Opening Hours:
December – January
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 15.40
February
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.40
March
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 18.15
April – September
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 19.15
October
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 18.15
November
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.45
Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00.
Closed on 25 December, 1 January & Sundays in December and January.
Web address: www.cartujadevalldemossa.com
Tel.: +34 971 61 29 86
Opening Hours:
December – January
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 15.00
February
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.00
March
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.30
April – September
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 18.30
October
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.30
November
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 17.00
Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00.
Closed on 25 December, 1 January & Sundays in December and January.
Web address: www.cartujadevalldemossa.com
Tel.: +34 971 61 29 86
