Valldemossa
Valldemossa is a stone hill village in Mallorca's Tramuntana mountains, known for its Carthusian monastery and Chopin's winter there.
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Valldemossa is a hill village in the Tramuntana mountains of northwest Mallorca, the largest island in Spain's Balearic Islands. Stone lanes climb toward the Real Cartuja, a Carthusian monastery where Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838 to 1839. The monastery is the main reason to stop, and the composer's stay is the village's best-known story.
The village works as a half-day stop on a drive through the Tramuntana. The road up is narrow and winding, so allow extra time. Buses from Palma serve the village for those without a car. Visitors who want more can slow down and walk the hillside paths once the tour buses leave. Spring and autumn suit walking best, while summer draws the largest crowds. Allow a few hours for the monastery and the village, and a full day if you add a longer walk in the surrounding hills.
Valldemossa in five
- Arrive in the late afternoonDay-trip coaches fill the village from late morning to mid-afternoon. After they leave, the lanes are quiet and the evening light is better for photos.
- Visit the Carthusian monasteryThe Royal Carthusian Monastery is the main interior, with the cells where Chopin and George Sand stayed. Check opening hours and ticket details on the official site.
- Try a coca de patataThe sweet potato bun dusted with sugar is the village's signature pastry. Buy it fresh from a bakery rather than a souvenir shop.
- Park outside the centerThe village lanes are narrow and the car parks fill in summer. Walk in, or take the bus from Palma, which stops near the center.Palma de Mallorca
- Combine with Sóller and the coast roadThe Ma-10 links Valldemossa with Deià and Sóller, with viewpoints on the way. Drive it in daylight.Sóller
Need to know
- Airport
- Palma (PMI), about 30–40 min by road
- Getting there
- Bus from Palma in about 30–45 min; car along the Ma-1110
- Getting around
- On foot; steep stone lanes
- Best base
- Palma or Sóller; Valldemossa works for one night
- Time needed
- Half a day; one night for a quiet evening
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh10°Low5°Mild, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 10°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Almond blossomFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Almond blossom
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°MildMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low8°Spring, walksAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, walks
- MayClear9 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°Warm, greenMayClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low16°Warm, long daysJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, long days
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low19°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 30 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh23°Low17°WarmSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°CoolNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 84 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Quiet, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, wet
Average daily high and low in Valldemossa, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Valldemossa
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Valldemossa
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°10°0%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 16°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue13°10°90%Tuesday: Rain. High 13°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Wed16°11°33%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Thu18°12°15%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Fri17°12°18%Friday: Fog. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sat17°12°10%Saturday: Fog. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sun20°15°12%Sunday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 12%.
Updated 06:51 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Palma de Mallorcaabout 30–45 min by busThe cathedral, old town and an evening meal.Read the guide
- Sóllerabout 45 min by roadThe orange valley and historic tram.Read the guide
- Deiàabout 15 min by roadA tiny village on the coast road, with views and a cove.
Before you go to Valldemossa
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Rules for Valldemossa, checked
- Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.
- Non-EU visitors are registered under the EU Entry/Exit System at the border. Check the European Commission's EES page for the current rules.
- Valldemossa is in the Serra de Tramuntana, where roads are narrow and winding. Check the Balearic traffic rules before you rent a car.
- Wildfire rules are strict in the Tramuntana. Check the Balearic government's current rules before you light a fire or barbecue.
- Call 112 for police, ambulance or fire emergencies anywhere in Spain, including Mallorca.
Plan around Valldemossa
Orange valley and the historic train
Read the guideWestern MallorcaAndratx, Sant Elm and the sunset coast
Read the guidePalma de MallorcaThe cathedral city, 30 minutes away
Read the guideMallorca travel guideThe whole island
Read the guideAll of SpainCities, trains, islands and entry rules for a Spain trip
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropePer-night local taxes and how they are charged
Read the guideValldemossa FAQ
Is Valldemossa worth visiting?
Yes, for the lanes and the monastery. It is small and crowded in the middle of the day, so go late or stay a night.
How do you get to Valldemossa from Palma?
A bus takes about 30–45 minutes, or you can drive in about 30–40 minutes. Parking is limited, so the bus is easier.
How long do you need in Valldemossa?
Half a day covers the monastery and the lanes. Stay a night for a quieter evening.
What is Valldemossa known for?
The Carthusian monastery and the winter Chopin and George Sand spent there in 1838–39, plus the coca de patata pastry.
When is the best time to visit Valldemossa?
April–June and September–October. July and August are busy, and winter is mild but quiet.