Today I’m sharing the perfect 1 day Valldemossa itinerary.
Last month, we spent four days in Mallorca. This was the first stop of our two week trip through Spain and Portugal, and we couldn’t have asked for a better kickoff to the trip.
We used Port de Soller as our base which was absolutely perfect, especially with having our young daughters with us. We’d spend the days exploring the island and then each evening sprawled out at the beach before dinner. It was perfect and one of my favorite places we have ever visited as a family. Check out my full Mallorca guide here.
One of the best things we did in Mallorca was our little day trip up to Valldemossa. We absolutely LOVED this little town.
In this guide, I am going to share an easy 1 day Valldemossa itinerary and a few tips for getting there. I’ll also share a couple of tips for visiting Valldemossa with kids.
The Perfect 1 Day Valldemossa Itinerary
Nestled in the Tramuntana mountains (Serra de Tramuntana) in Mallorca, Valldemossa is a quintessential European village, full of charming cobblestone streets, tiny cafes, and stunning mountain views in the backdrop.
Marked by its ancient stone buildings adorned with emerald green shutters, Valldemossa looks like a movie set. Every vantage point is more stunning than the last.
Most of the village is pedestrian only which makes Valldemossa even more relaxing. It is a wonderful place to get lost for a day, and since it is mostly car-free, it was an easy place to explore with our girls. They loved scampering around Valldemossa.
If you only have time to visit one of the mountain towns in Mallorca, make it Valldemossa. Deia is also beautiful but tends to feel busier since cars can drive through it. Even though Valldemossa was busy with tourists like ourselves, it somehow still felt so serene.
And although we loved staying on the water in Port de Soller, I could see Valldemossa being a wonderful place to stay in Mallorca.
For today’s post, I am going to share some tips for day tripping to Valldemossa and the ideal way to spend one day there.
Valldemossa travel guide:
Getting to Valldemossa
Valldemossa is a 30 minute drive from Palma. You can either hop on the 203 bus or hire a private car to take you up to this stunning mountain village.
My personal recommendation is to rent your own car and use it to explore during your time in Mallorca. We had so much fun being on our own schedule and visiting various areas as we pleased.
If you’re staying in Port de Soller, per my recommendation on this guide, the drive will take you about 30 minutes as well.
Parking in Valldemossa
Park in this lot. This lot does fill up, so I definitely suggest making your way to Valldemossa early in the day to get ahead of the crowds.
How to spend 1 day in Valldemossa
Playground in Valldemossa
If you have kids with you, you’ll want to start your day at this lovely playground, conveniently located directly next to the parking lot I linked above. We had this park to ourselves and let the girls play for 30 minutes before we began exploring the village. There is a huge clean bathroom here too.
This is actually one of my best family travel tips: start your day at a playground. While we don’t need the entire day to revolve around our kids, a little dedicated playtime right at the beginning of the day goes a long way. This playground in particular is especially convenient after a 30+ minute drive to Valldemossa. (More family travel tips here!).
What to see in Valldemossa
After everyone gets their wiggles out, it’s time to start exploring Valldemossa.
If you need a morning pick-me-up, make your way over to the bakery called Forn i Pastisseria Ca’n Molinas and order Mallorca’s most famous pastry, the ensaimada, and a cappuccino, of course.
From there, wander Old Town and let yourself get lost. This area is so quaint and charming. We let the girls run free, and we had so much fun exploring this area.
A few things to note on your walk: don’t miss the Palau del Rei Sanç, or the Palace of King Sancho.
The Carthusian Monastery, or La Cartuja de Valldemossa, is 14th century monastery museum constructed by the King of Mallorca. This also happens to be the former residence of Frédéric Chopin and George Sand. There is a small museum on site dedicated to the two artists. We chose to skip the inside of the Chopin and George Sand museum and simply wandered the gardens outside. This was beautiful and I definitely recommend taking a walk through the grounds.
The shops in Valldemossa were all so cute too. I bought a gorgeous tote bag, and the girls both picked out bracelets and postcards.
Where to eat in Valldemossa
If you take one piece of advice from this guide, please eat lunch at Aromas. This cafe is seriously heavenly. Make sure to request a table on the upstairs patio for the full effect.
We ordered basically everything on the menu: tortilla española, a meat and cheese plate, veggies and hummus, and I think a couple of other things. Tyler and I treated ourselves to some local white wine. Everything was divine, and we must have stayed for over an hour. THis was such an amazing lunch experience and one of the reasons we fell in love with Valldemossa.
After lunch, make your way to Gelati Mossa for gelato because it’s the right thing to do. And if you’re anything like us, head to Barbaflorida for your afternoon espresso.
Thanks for checking out my 1 day Valldemossa itinerary. This is truly such a special place, and I hope you love it as much as we did.
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