Information on Deia
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Deia is located on the northwest coast of Mallorca between
Valdemosa and Soller, approximately 30km from the cosmopolitan capital of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca.
Valdemosa is famous because of its links with the composer Chopin and Soller
with its French influence as a result of the ports trade in locally grown
oranges.
Deia is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean,
with the mountains of the 'Serra de Tramuntana'
towering above the village and yet being only a few minutes walk to the sea. As
you approach Deia by road from Palma
and you round the headland at Sa Pedrissa
you are immediately impressed by the beautiful terraced hill sides, which
date back to Moorish times and the ancient church which overlooks the
village. It is even more impressive to approach the village at night, as the
church is flood lit and the lights of the houses twinkle as you approach.
The hilltop church
The houses built in traditional local materials blend
perfectly into the landscape. Deia
has been a haven for artists, musicians and writers since the early 20th
century, many of them making their permanent homes in and around the
village, notably Robert Graves who is laid to rest in the
churchyard. The locals are warm and friendly and you feel instantly at
home.
For more information please visit
http://deia.info
Calla Deia
The calla can be reached by car but it is not difficult, and far more
rewarding, to walk down the
dusty tracks, which start in the village, through
the olive groves to the cove.
The calla is a beautiful secluded cove overlooked by the terraced hillsides,
where a few remaining fishermen still go out at
dawn to cast their nets. Here you will find a gently
shelving shingle beach where you can have a swim in the crystal clear water
and also find a couple of restaurants where you can have a relaxing lunch.
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