If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that I spent close to a month driving around Mallorca recently. One of the towns I stayed in, of course, was Valldemossa Mallorca. Now that I am back home, I want to share everything I learned while staying in this absolutely gorgeous little town.

An image of Valldemossa taken from mirador de Valldemossa

Valldemossa Mallorca

Valldemossa is a small village in the Tramuntana ranges on the North east side of the island. It is in close proximity to Deia and Soller, although all have a distinct feel to them.

Valldemossa has gorgeous town vistas from every angle and a stunning old town to get lost in. There are plenty of delicious restaurants, beautiful hotels and activities for all different personalities. If you’re in the Tramuntana and into shopping, this is the town for you.

An image of the outside of Agriturismo Son Viscos in Valldemossa, Mallorca — The back yard of Agriturismo Son Viscos

Where to stay in Valldemossa

I stayed at Agriturismo Son Viscos in Valldemossa. It is a stunning, gorgeous little property at the base of the town, about a 15 minute walk into the centre. I would highly recommend it for an agriturismo experience – the property is what my dream home looks and feels like.

I will say that you may need earplugs. My room got a fair bit of traffic noise as the hotel is on a main road into town. It is also luck of the draw as to what neighbours you get because the downstairs is communal and open to guests at night. I had a drunk couple playing board games the night I stayed which wasn’t ideal. The doors don’t seem to block out any noise at all, so that’s just something to be aware of. Other than that, it is a whimsical and stunning place with gorgeous breakfasts and friendly staff.

If you’d like something a little closer to town, you could splurge on Hotel Valldemossa. It looks gorgeous and there is also a highly regarded restaurant on site.

For something a bit more budget friendly, Hotel Sa Vall looks absolutely gorgeous. It also has a pool which is a necessity in a Mallorcan summer. Es Petit Hotel De Valldemossa also looks gorgeous and is more modestly priced.

For a budget stay, Marton Valldemossa Turismo De Exterior looks lovely. I stayed in a Turismo De Exterior hotel in Pollenca which was central, easy and had lovely staff.

Wherever you choose, I’d recommend ensuring your hotel has free parking. Street parking was an absolute nightmare when I was in Valldemossa. I drove into town, gave up and drove back to Agriturismo Son Viscos to walk into town.

An image of a country farmhouse style communal living room in Agriturismo Son Viscos, Mallorca — The communal living area in one of the buildings of Agriturismo Son Viscos

Things to do in Valldemossa

I was only in Valldemossa for two days and one night, so I’m not an expert on what to do here. Personally, I am also very much just a ‘wander around the old streets and see what looks interesting’ sort of tourist. For me, the quiet and gorgeous streets are the best part. As such, I will defer to Acces Mallorca on historical things to see in Valldemossa.

So, what did I do in Valldemossa? Walk, eat, drink and people watch, mostly. More on that below.

By all accounts, there are plenty of gorgeous hikes around Valldemossa. You can see some of them here.

Valldemossa, like Deia and Soller, also has a port. I didn’t go, but it looks to be a quaint little ocean access point with some boat ramps and places to lay out.

Valldemossa also has a weekly market on Sundays. Markets are a big tradition in Mallorca and although the one in Santanyi was far too crowded for me, it’s still a fun experience.

An image of an ice cream set against the town square of Vallemossa — Gelato from Gelati Mossa eaten in the square

Where to eat in Valldemossa

First things first: coffee. I had coffee at Barbiflorida and it was one of the best espressos I had all trip. They also have a brunch menu and a lovely vista over a town square. Such a gorgeous, funky little spot that I would have absolutely returned to if I had the time.

I also stopped into Aromas for a coffee which was a cute little spot with cake, wine, tea and everything in between. I didn’t eat here, but have read some positive reviews.

For my one dinner in Valldemossa, I went to Es Roquissar. I had some delicious patatas bravas and a very strong margarita that wasn’t really a margarita but was pleasant in it’s own way. A nice spot to people watch without a huge price tag. I wasn’t the only solo diner, either (which was nice!)

Of course, I had to have gelato at both of the gelato places, Murmui and Gelati Mossa. I didn’t have a bad gelato the entirety of the trip and these two were no exception.

For my last meal before I drove onto my next stop (Port D’Andratx) I ate at Es Taller. It felt very Melbourne – a funky and nicely decorated restaurant in an old garage. I don’t think I picked the right dish but it always gets good reviews and is a very fun and funky venue.

An aerial sunlit image of a bowl of patatas bravas and a glass of water on a wooden table — Patatas bravas from El Roquissar

Restaurants I didn’t try but were on my list

By all accounts, De Tokio A Lima at Hotel Valldemossa is a delicious (pricier) experience. They also have a cocktail bar which would be worth it for the view alone. Dare I say, it looks like it has a better view than El Olivo in Deia?

I didn’t go, but QuitasPenas is a traditional tapas style restaurant in a rustic old building. It consistently came up on lists when I was researching where to eat. Similarly, La Posada and Troya were on most lists.

I am gluten free so I didn’t eat at any of the bakeries. There are a few traditional ones that were busy when I visited but I can’t speak to whether they are any good.

There were a number of wine bars and casual eateries along the MA 1110 that looked nice. Personally I’d rather be in the old town area and people watching but they were all busy.

Roseta seems to be a second (and smaller) venue from Barbiflorida with a gorgeous little view window and a shop. Barbiflorida coffee was fantastic so I would definitely add this to your list.

Can Costa, a restaurant outside of Valldemossa, was also on my list. I couldn’t manage to tee up the opening times with my itinerary, but it comes highly recommended.

An image of the streets of old town Valldemossa Mallorca

Day trips from Valldemossa Mallorca

Valldemossa is well placed for a whole host of different day trips.

It is only an approximate 15 minute drive from Deia, another smaller gorgeous mountain town.
It is an approximate 28 minute drive to Soller. You can go the inland route which is 28 minutes or the beach road route which is 35 minutes. I went the beach road (as I stayed in Deia between the two) and it is quite a thin road. If you are a nervous driver, I’d recommend the inland route.
It is an approximate 30 minute road trip to Port De Soller. Port De Soller was my favourite of the ports so I’d recommend it if you fancy a bit of sand and sun.
Banyafulbar (a coastal/cliffside town I didn’t visit but wish I did) is an approximate 25 minute drive away.
My second favourite port, Port D’Andratx, is an approximate 40 minute drive away.
Palma is only an approximate 30 minute drive away, too! Very easy to get to Valldemossa when you arrive.