Why Go to Deia?
Deia holidays offer a very different experience from that which is found in Majorca's seaside resorts. The village is built on the sides of the valley. Constructed from stone, they glow in the sunshine. Deia has good views of the sea where you'll find Cala de Deia which has a small pebble beach. Deia holidays are the ideal choice for those who enjoy walking as there stunning trails into the hills and along the cliff tops.
Who is Deia popular with?
Deia appeals particularly to couples seeking a relaxing break away from lively beach resorts, where they can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere and the natural beauty of their surroundings.
When to go to Deia
The holiday season in Deia begins in April and ends in late October. Temperatures range from twenty to mid thirty degrees centigrade. Early and late season are popular with ramblers when the weather is more temperate.
The Place.
Deia, on the southern slopes of the Es Puig in north-western Majorca, lies in a truly idyllic spot. The traditional architecture of the village remains unspoiled and the hills, the rugged cliffs and the brilliantly blue seas combine to create a spectacular landscape. Visitors here can be as active or as relaxed as they wish. They can lie by a pool or stroll down to the sea and merely soak up the beauty, or they can explore the area on foot or bicycle. When in Majorca, golfers are never far from a course.
With excellent accommodation and good restaurants, Deia holidays are sure to please. The town has several important tourist attractions including the Parish Museum, the Archaeological Museum, the Son Marroig Museum, the Monastery of Mirama, and of course the village churches. There are many walking trails through some of the best scenery on the island. Some take the coastal route, others explore the hills. Whichever you choose you are in for a treat as Deia holidays certainly live up to expectations.
Deia Nightlife
Deia nightlife is very relaxed with evenings spent wandering through the streets of this very pleasant town. Restaurants and bars provide very friendly venues where you can eat and drink under the stars.
Deia Shopping
Deia's shops provide adequately for all your holiday needs including gifts and souvenirs. The closest market is in Valdermosa each Sunday. If more choice is needed, take the bus to Palma which has a wide variety of specialist stores and fashion boutiques. It is also worth visiting Manacor on Mondays, to sample the market there. The town, with its old churches, watch towers and windmills, is also the centre of the pearl industry on the island. Visitors can tour the factories and watch the manufacturing process before buying a souvenir. Popular holiday purchases include leather goods, embroidered linens, wicker goods, ceramics and glass ware.
Deia Eating
Deia has a good number of restaurants, both in the village and down at the coast. They provide a wide variety of food and accommodate most palates. Those down by the shore provide a perfect setting for an evening meal with their reflected lights bobbing in the water. The fish restaurants here are excellent with fish freshly caught by the local fishermen. Island wines are very pleasing to the palate and are inexpensive. If you are new to the flavours of Spain, order tapas and you'll receive a variety of tasty, bite sized morsels. They are useful if you wish to stave off hunger during the sometimes long gap between lunch and dinner. Children are always welcome customers and their taste and portion sizes are usually accommodated.
Things To Do In Deia
Deia is the place to go if you want to combine walking with cultural visits and the occasional lazy day by the sea.
Since Majorca is a small island visitors can enjoy all of its attractions including a safari park, a wooden maze that becomes very scary after dark when ghouls and ghost around dark corners, a bird sanctuary, stables for horse riding, cycle hire, a go-kart track and the Fantasia mini golf at Palmanova, to name but a few. While local buses offer a fairly good service, if you wish to explore the island fully, including its more remote parts, car hire is recommended.
A wide range of excursions can be enjoyed by couples. One of the most popular is the Soller and La Colobra island tour. This includes a coach journey into spectacular mountain scenery, a boat trip along the rugged western coastline followed by journeys on the Soller tram and the old, wooden Soller Train. The Soller Botanical Gardens at Camp D'En Prohom, terraced gardens where many rare and endangered species are grown is also worth a visit.
The historic town of Palma with its impressive Gothic Cathedral, its fine buildings and museums, and its multitude of specialist stores and fashion boutiques, makes a welcome change from the beach and most couples make time for a visit. It offers plenty of opportunities for buying your holiday gifts and souvenirs. The markets of the island have great appeal with the one in Felanitx said to be the best. Visitors may also wish to tour the pearl factory in Manacor where jewellery can be purchased. The east coast has the spectacular Caves of Drach and also the Caves of Ham. The caves are well worth seeing as the caverns and enormous stalactites and stalagmites are dramatically illuminated.
Majorca also has many pretty inland villages where the pace of life has remained unchanged for decades. One of most charming is Valldemosa, which is the highest on the island and certainly one of the most picturesque. Be sure to visit its thirteenth century monastery.