Valldemossa

Valldemossa is the mystical heart of the Serra, but to enjoy it like a local, you must dodge the crowds. The secret is arriving before 09:30 AM to enjoy an artisanal coca de patata in the courtyard of Ca’n Molinas (since 1920) or waiting until the tour buses leave after 6:00 PM. Get lost in the lower streets like Calle de la Rectoría to see the Santa Catalina Tomàs tiles and finish at the Miranda des Lledoners viewpoint. Important notice: Parking is critical; use the "ElParking" app in the Na Moutas blue zone and never park in resident areas or on yellow lines—the tow truck is relentless. If you feel brave, drive down the tight curves to Port de Valldemossa to try one of the island's best seafood rice dishes by the sea.

Valldemossa: Charterhouse, Coca de Patata & Coves

The main visit is the Royal Charterhouse, where Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838 to 1839; he finished his Preludes there and she wrote about it in «A Winter in Majorca». The village is also the birthplace of Santa Catalina Thomàs, Mallorca's saint: her birth house is on Carrer de la Rectoria, and almost every front door has a tile showing a scene from her life.

If you're driving, note that since 2025 the Avinguda de Palma car park is for residents with an ACIRE card only, and the paid blue zone has been extended. On Sunday mornings there's a market and parking fills up sooner. Without a car, TIB line 203 runs from Palma to Valldemossa and on to Deià and Sóller, so you can link the day together. If you fancy a walk, the Archduke's paths start from the village, with sea viewpoints and the trail down to Caló de s'Estaca.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Valldemossa Charterhouse worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you're interested in Chopin: you'll see the cells where he spent the winter of 1838 to 1839 with George Sand, the old pharmacy and the gardens looking over the valley. Go first thing or late in the day, when the coaches have left.

How do you get to Valldemossa from Palma without a car?

Take TIB line 203, which leaves Palma and continues to Deià, Sóller and Port de Sóller. In summer buses are full by mid-morning, so catch an early one and check timetables on tib.org.

Updated in October 2026