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The town of Valldemossa is beautifully nestled in the Tramuntana mountains on the island of Mallorca. Its exact age isn’t 100% known, but it can be attributed to ~123 BC, making this historic town, (very) historic.
What Makes Valldemossa Special?
With its age, comes a lot of history. For classical music fans, Frederic Chopin spent a winter here in 1838 and wrote some iconic works alongside his writer, George Sand. Today, a museum can be found to commemorate their importance.
The town is also well-known for its well-preserved architecture, which dates back over a thousand years from the Moorish era.
How Do You Get There?
The drive to Valldemossa from Palma takes about 20 minutes. Renting a car is nearly a must to get around the island of Mallorca, and it’s no less a recommendation here as well. We did not know this going into our visit, but car rentals on the island are extremely affordable (we could get ours for ~ CAD 9/day).
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The drive is by no means a difficult or dangerous one, but if you aren’t comfortable driving up to Valldemossa, guided tours are offered that typically leave from the city of Palma.
Guided Tour from Palma to Valldemossa (including transport)
A note to drivers that the best view of the city is actually from a viewpoint on the way there (or on the way back) via the Mirador de Vallemossa observation area.
What Are the Places to See?
Valldemossa is a relatively small town, and most may likely get by with a ~3-4 hour stay, but some may also stay overnight to soak in the town’s charms.
Some of the highlighted places I’d recommend visiting in your time here are:
- Carthusian Monastery Valldemossa
- Casa Natal de Sta. Catalina Thomas
- Frédéric Chopin and George Sand Museum
Places to Shop?
The main shopping area in Valldemossa is the Centre de Valldemossa area. There’s also a street market here every Sunday from 9 am to 3 pm, so stop by then to shop for your souvenirs!
Some places to check out here would be:
- Tienda Sonmo (for Olive Oil souvenirs)
- Valldemossa Secrets (for original souvenirs)
- Calle Marques De Vivot, 2 (for kitchenware)
Places to Eat?
We went to a lovely restaurant/cafe with an amazing view from their terrace, called Can Uetam. They offer snacks, coffee, and full entree courses, but we opted for lattes and a banoffee cake. Prices are slightly at a premium, but for the view offered, it’s worth it.
They also host a bed and breakfast if you wish to stay in this gorgeous town for longer!
Other places to visit for a bite to eat would be:
- Forn i Pastisseria Ca’n Molinas (try the locally made coca de patata or ensimada)
- QuitaPenas Valldemossa (try their tartine pa amb oli board)
More Photos of Valldemossa
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