Villa Holidays in Mallorca (Majorca), Spain – Deia is Ideal for an Idyllic Break
Deia
A lovely place to book villa holidays in Mallorca is Deia (also known as Deya), which can be found in a valley in the shadow of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. The village dates back to prehistoric times and takes it name from the Arabic word "ad daia" meaning ‘hamlet’. Deia is situated on the north-west coast of Mallorca between Valldemosa and Soller, about 30 km from the cosmopolitan capital of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca. Valldemosa is famous because of its links with the composer Chopin and Soller as a result of its trade in locally grown lemons, olives and oranges.
Charming and Unspoilt
Deia has a population of under a thousand and its economy is based on agriculture, crafts, fine arts and tourism. It is a lovely place to book an apartment rental Majorca or villa holidays in Mallorca and can be reached in less than an hour by car from Palma Airport. This charming town is made of small rock Mallorcan houses built on the valley and up to the hill. Urban building work is tightly controlled here in order to preserve the unspoilt charm of the area and to protect the landscape.
Holiday accommodation
In 1946 the writer and poet Robert Graves discovered the small village of Deia and made it his home. Since then it has become a gathering place for artists from all over the world. Now, while it keeps its Mallorcan character, it is also the place for de-luxe hotels and luxury villa holidays in Mallorca but it is still a perfect spot to spend a relaxing holiday. In fact there are many places to stay in Deia to fit any budget, from hostels and basic apartment rental Majorca to gorgeous luxurious villa and apartment Mallorca vacation rentals.
Beach
Deia is idyllic village of green-shuttered, ochre-coloured houses in the shadow of the Teix Mountain. It is an ideal place to book Mallorca vacation rentals especially relaxing villa holidays in Mallorca. From Deia you can scramble down to Cala de Deia, a small shingle beach which is set in an attractive cove surrounded by steep cliffs. The town is mainly favoured by more mature holidaymakers as there is little for children to do in comparison with some of the more ‘touristy’ resorts on the island.
Where to Go
There are many places you should visit if you book your apartment rental Majorca or your villa holidays in Mallorca in Deia including the Archaeological Museum and Research Centre, the Son Marroig Museum (founded by the Archduke Luis Salvador), the 15th Century Church of Sant Joan Baptista and the Monastery of Miramar founded upon request of Ramon Llull to the King Jaume II.
Where to Eat
For those visitors who book self-catering Mallorca vacation rentals there are sixteen restaurants in Deia - one with an international Michelin star, others offering local Mallorcan cuisine or tapas. There are a number of small, friendly bars where you can sample the beers and wines of the region.
Book Direct
If you are looking for breathtaking scenery, peace and tranquility, then Deia is the perfect place to book your apartment or villa holidays in Mallorca. You can often book your accommodation direct with the property owners if you search on-line for holiday homes to rent direct.
