Towns of Mallorca · Serra de Tramuntana

Deià

Also known as Deyá

Stone houses stepped among olive trees, a church on top of the hill and the sea just below.

Deià · 39°45′N · 2°39′E
ATLAS DE MALLORCA Deià 39°45′N · 2°39′E Nº 17 / 53

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Things to do in Deià

The church of Sant Joan Baptista crowns the village, and beside it lies the small cemetery where Robert Graves rests; he lived here from 1929 until his death in 1985, and his house is now a museum. The terraces and irrigation that shape the village date back to Moorish times.

Son Marroig

Son Marroig (Deià)

The archduke's museum house with gardens and a viewpoint above Deià's coast.

Closed on Sundays according to Google

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Coves and beaches in Deià

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When to visit Deià, and tips

  1. 01

    When to go

    In summer for the International Music Festival, founded in 1978, with classical concerts often held at Son Marroig. At sunset, Son Marroig looks out over sa Foradada, the rock with a hole through it.

  2. 02

    A local tip

    Walk down to Cala de Deià, a pebbly cove between cliffs still used by fishermen. Without a car, TIB bus line 203 links Deià with Valldemossa, Palma and Port de Sóller.

Quick facts

Robert Graves
Lived here from 1929 to 1985
Own municipality
Since 1583, split from Valldemossa
Music festival
Summer, since 1978

Where to stay in Deià

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Near Deià

Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.

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Questions about Deià

What is there to see and do in Deià?

The church of Sant Joan Baptista crowns the village, and beside it lies the small cemetery where Robert Graves rests; he lived here from 1929 until his death in 1985, and his house is now a museum. The terraces and irrigation that shape the village date back to Moorish times. Atlas de Mallorca lists 3 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Ca n'Alluny, Robert Graves's house in Deià, GR 221 stage Can Boi–Muleta, from Deià to Sóller, Son Marroig (Deià), Son Moragues olive grove history tour with oil tasting, Son Moragues olive grove walk with picnic, English-language guided hike on the Archduke's route from Valldemossa.

When is the best time to visit Deià?

In summer for the International Music Festival, founded in 1978, with classical concerts often held at Son Marroig. At sunset, Son Marroig looks out over sa Foradada, the rock with a hole through it.

Any practical tips for visiting Deià?

Walk down to Cala de Deià, a pebbly cove between cliffs still used by fishermen. Without a car, TIB bus line 203 links Deià with Valldemossa, Palma and Port de Sóller.

Sources

Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.