So you think you know Spain, eh? We’ve been many, many times and it feels like we’re only scratching the surface. So when Valldemossa popped up on our radar, we had to make a beeline to get there. Valldemossa is a breathtaking medieval village nestled high in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range (a protected UNESCO
World Heritage site) on the northwest coast of the Spanish island of Mallorca. Despite its dramatic, isolated mountain setting, it is incredibly accessible—located just 17 kilometers (about a 20-to-30-minute drive) north of the bustling capital city of Palma de Mallorca. If your mental image of Mallorca is defined by sun-bleached beach resorts, crowded sandy coves (calas), and neon-lit nightlife, Valldemossa will feel like an entirely different country. It subverts the classic Mediterranean beach holiday in several distinct ways:
Unlike the flat, coastal landscape of the south, Valldemossa sits beautifully cradled in a lush, emerald valley 436 meters (over 1,400 feet) above sea level, surrounded by ancient terraced olive groves, oak forests, and almond trees. The entire village is a masterclass in preservation. Its steep, traffic-free cobblestone streets are lined with uniform, honey-gold stone houses featuring traditional green Mallorcan shutters. It feels remarkably ancient, alpine, and cool compared to the humid coast.
Unlike the flat, coastal landscape of the south, Valldemossa sits beautifully cradled in a lush, emerald valley 436 meters (over 1,400 feet) above sea level, surrounded by ancient terraced olive groves, oak forests, and almond trees. The entire village is a masterclass in preservation. Its steep, traffic-free cobblestone streets are lined with uniform, honey-gold stone houses featuring traditional green Mallorcan shutters. It feels remarkably ancient, alpine, and cool compared to the humid coast.. We don’t know about you, but when Spain is such a huge destination, here is yet another chance to impress your friends, and get that much smarter, too. Why not try a Grand Tour with our affiliate partners, Klook. Click here
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