There are so many wonderful things to do in Valldemossa in Mallorca’s UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana. I’ve been there several times due to my love for the hilltown, the picturesque surroundings, and the epic views.
Valldemossa has a rustic old town with narrow streets decorated with pot plants and cute bakeries, cafés, and boutique shops. It’s super cute to walk around!
If you’re planning to visit this gem of a town in Mallorca, I’m sure you want to know what to do and see so you don’t miss out on the highlights.
Read on to find out what to do in Valldemossa, Mallorca.
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Things to do in Valldemossa
Visit the Real Cartuja de Valldemossa
Between 1399 and 1835, Carthusian monks lived in the monastery in Valldemossa. It had been a royal palace, but over the years, it was expanded significally and today, it’s one of the most interesting attractions in Valldemossa.
In the first third of the 1800, chopin lived in the monastery, but you’ll need a separate ticket to see his cell, which I’ll get into further down.
The highlights of the monastery are the views from the terrace garden you can visit, the church inside is also astounding with its colorful frescoes, and I also really liked the old pharmacy.
Explore Palacio de Rey Sancho
The Palacio del Rey Sancho was built in the early 1300s by Sancho’s father, King Jaume II of Mallorca. It was used as the king’s residence until it was gifted to the Carthusian monks at the end of the 1300s.
Today, you can see several rooms of the palace and how they would have been decorated in its hayday. I really enjoyed the frescoes in the ceiling of the concert hall.
Besides, there’s a nice courtyard which I enjoyed walking around and photograph.
Climb the tower in the Palacio de Rey Sancho
The highlight of visiting the Palace of Rey Sancho is to climb the tower. At the top, you’ll be met by windows opening up to the best views in Valldemossa.
Not only can you see down the valley to the sea, but you can also see the views of the village, the direction of the picturesque Church of Sant Bartomeu, with the majestic mountains above.
See Chopin’s piano at the Chopin Cell
As mentioned above, Chopin lived in Mallorca over the winter of 1838-1839. He moved there with his lover, George Sand, because he hoped that his health would improve.
Unfortunately, his health worsened due to the humid weather in Mallorca during winter, and he had to leave. But not before he had composed a series of his most important pieces.
The Chopin Cell shows you where they lived, Chopin’s original piano that he played on while he was there, and even the scribbles on his music notes, which actually brought me to tears as I remembered playing his music on the piano as a kid.
Besides the interior, you can walk around the beautifully groomed garden and see the sweeping views of the valley making its way to the coast. No wonder Chopin got inspired by living there.
Stroll around the old town
One of my favorite things to do in Valldemossa is to walk around the old town. There are so many wonderful streets with these rustic buildings lined with pot plants and ending with mountain views.
There are plenty of cafés, bakeries, and cute boutique shops to explore. Besides, you’ll want to take pictures at every corner. It’s just like taken out of a movie.
Grab a coffee and some local baked goods
There are several bakeries and cute cafés in Valldemossa, and one of the loveliest things to do while strolling around this medieval town is to sit down and soak in the surroundings.
And what better way to do it than with some locally baked goods and a coffee?
The only thing to be aware of if you, like me, don’t eat animal products, many of the baked goods in Mallorca are made with pork lard (pig fat), so make sure you ask about the ingredients.
Look for the best viewpoints
Valldemossa is full of viewpoints where you can take in the magic of the nature that’s draped around the village.
The views down the valley towards the sea are absolutely breathtaking, and the best places to see them are from the two terraces you can visit in the monastery. My favorite garden is in the Chopin Cell, and if you can only choose one, I’d go for that one.
To get views of the village with the mountains behind, climb up to the top of the tower of the Palacio del Rey Sancho.
This is the highest viewpoint you can visit, and you also get views of the sea from there. The downside is that there are windows, which is not my favorite option for photographing.
If you want the same view of the end of the village (direction the Church of Sant Bartomeu), you can go to the viewpoint right outside the entrance to the palace that doesn’t go to the courtyard, and through the arch.
If you want the best view of the entire village, you must walk down the main road into Valldemossa.
If you’re on a road trip in Mallorca, it’s possible to stop the car by the road a couple of places on your way out of the village, but you must be careful as the road is narrow and the pockets aren’t that big, so watch the traffic behind you and indicate early that you’re about to stop.
Step inside the Church of Sant Bartomeu
The Church of Sant Bartomeu is a lesser-visited tourist attraction in Valldemossa, due to its parted location from the rest of the tourist sights.
It dates back to the 13th century, but with expansions over the years, it’s now a fantastic fusion of Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles.
It’s a humble church inside, but I like that it’s light and it has some beautiful details if you take the time to look around.
Summing up what to do in Valldemossa
Summing up, Valldemossa is home to a lot of lovely things to do and see, whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or appreciate classical music and art.
Valldemossa is without a doubt the one place in Mallorca that has truly stolen my heart, and I know I’ll be back again. I hope you love it just as much as I do.
Happy travels!