DeiàStory N° 176
Serra de Tramuntana Slow Escape
Breathe deep in Mallorca's mountains, from the stone village of Deià to terraced olive groves above the sea
The itinerary.
4 days · 11 stops
Thursday
Day One
Settle into Deià, the honey-stone artists' village clinging to the Tramuntana, and let the pace slow.
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Deià Village
A cluster of ochre stone houses spilling down to a hilltop church, ringed by olive terraces and mountains.
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Cala Deià
A small rocky cove below the village, reached on foot, with clear water and a rustic seafood shack.
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Es Racó d'es Teix
A Michelin-starred restaurant in a stone village house serving refined Mallorcan cuisine.
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Hotel
Belmond La Residencia Deià booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Arrive at Palma de Mallorca Airport
- Drive the Ma-10 mountain road to Deià
Friday
Day Two
A gentle day in Sóller's valley of orange groves, reached by the historic wooden train.
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Ferrocarril de Sóller
A 1912 vintage wooden train winding through tunnels and orange groves from Palma to Sóller.
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Port de Sóller
A sheltered horseshoe bay reached by an old tram, ideal for a quiet seaside lunch.
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Jardins d'Alfàbia
Tranquil Moorish-origin gardens with shaded water channels, palms and fountains in the foothills.
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Hotel
Belmond La Residencia Deià booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Take the vintage Sóller train and tram
- Short drive back to Deià on the Ma-10
Saturday
Day Three
Visit Valldemossa, where Chopin wintered, then a slow spa afternoon back at the hotel.
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Real Cartuja de Valldemossa
The Carthusian monastery where Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838-39, with the composer's piano on view.
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Valldemossa Old Town
Steep cobbled lanes of flower-draped stone houses, famed for warm coca de patata pastries.
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Mirador de Sa Foradada
A clifftop viewpoint over a pierced rock promontory and the deep blue Tramuntana coast.
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Hotel
Belmond La Residencia Deià booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Short scenic drive on the Ma-1130 to Valldemossa
- Return to Deià for the afternoon
Sunday
Day Four
One last terraced walk above the sea before heading back to Palma.
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Camí de Castelló
A gentle olive-terrace trail above Deià with open views down to the Mediterranean.
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Son Marroig
Archduke Ludwig Salvator's former estate with a marble rotunda overlooking Sa Foradada.
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Hotel
Belmond La Residencia Deià booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Morning walk on the village terraces
- Drive back to Palma de Mallorca Airport on the Ma-10
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Serra de Tramuntana Slow Escape?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 11 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Serra de Tramuntana Slow Escape cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Serra de Tramuntana Slow Escape?
Belmond La Residencia Deià is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Serra de Tramuntana Slow Escape itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 11 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Deià.
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