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Beach · Deià · Mallorca

Cala Deià

The cove of Robert Graves's village

A pebble cove below the village of Deià, with two iconic beach shacks by the water's edge. This isn't a sandy beach: it's landscape, clear water and a long lunch with your feet in the sea.

Type: Rocky cove
Length: 80 m
Sand: Large pebbles
Water: Deep blue · 21 °C in summer

GPS · 39.7511° N, 2.6386° E

Where to park

Where to leave the car

Very limited (30 free spaces at the start of the path). Alternative: park in Deià village and walk down for 20 min on a steep track.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Come between 9 and 11 am for a swim; around 1.30 pm ask for a table at Ca's Patró March or Can Lluc for a long seaside lunch.

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Nature4 h

Caves of Drach with live classical music concert

4.5(2,874 reviews)

Descend into one of Europe's most breathtaking cave systems and cross an underground lake while a string quartet plays Chopin from a lantern-lit boat. Air-conditioned coach pick-up from most resorts on the island.

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£32per person

Hotel pick-up from Palma, Alcúdia and the east coast
Boat ride across the underground Lake Martel
Live 20-minute classical concert included

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Nature8 h

Serra de Tramuntana, Valldemossa and the vintage Sóller train

4.6(1,943 reviews)

A full day in the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana range: Valldemossa's monastery, the Sóller Valley by 1912 wooden train and the port on a historic tram. Includes a boat trip along the northern cliffs.

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£48per person

1912 wooden train from Palma to Sóller
Historic tram to Port de Sóller
Boat trip along the Tramuntana cliffs
Free time in Valldemossa

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Boat & beach5 h

West-coast catamaran cruise with snorkelling stops

4.7(1,521 reviews)

Sail out from Palma along the west coast, drop anchor in two turquoise coves and jump in with mask and snorkel. Includes lunch, unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine and sangria.

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£56per person

Two swim and snorkel stops in wild coves
Buffet lunch, beer, wine and sangria on board
Small group (max 40 passengers)

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Culture2 h

Palma by Segway: cathedral and old town

4.8(987 reviews)

Glide past La Seu cathedral, the Almudaina Palace, the Arab Baths and the seafront promenade with a local guide. All the icons of Palma without wearing out your feet.

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£30per person

10-min instruction session before the tour
Local English-speaking guide
Small groups (max 8 people)

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Adventure7 h

East-coast 4x4 tour with a swim at Cala Varques

4.7(612 reviews)

Ride the pine-forest tracks of the east coast in an open 4x4, stopping at hidden coves such as Cala Varques and Cala Magraner. Includes lunch at a rural finca.

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£76per person

Open 4x4 with an English-speaking driver
Three off-road cove stops with swim time
Lunch at a traditional finca

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Food & wine6 h

Caves of Hams and Porto Cristo with lunch

4.4(743 reviews)

The Hams caves have shorter queues than Drach but the same natural drama. Continue to Porto Cristo for a seaside lunch of fresh Mallorcan fish and a stroll around the harbour.

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£42per person

Guided visit to the Hams cave system
Free time in Porto Cristo
Traditional Mallorcan lunch included

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Boat & beach3 h

Sunset sailing from Palma with tapas and cava

4.9(486 reviews)

Board a classic 45 ft sailing yacht and drift along the bay of Palma as the cathedral turns pink. Tapas board and a glass of cava per person included; extra drinks at cost.

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£65per person

Classic sailing yacht (max 12 guests)
Tapas board and cava on board
Cathedral views at golden hour

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Food & wine5 h

Binissalem wine tasting with vineyard lunch

4.7(322 reviews)

Head inland to the Binissalem wine country, visit two family-run bodegas and taste four DO wines with a farmhouse lunch built around Mallorcan sobrasada, ensaimada and local cheese.

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£58per person

Two DO Binissalem winery visits
Four wines paired with lunch
Round-trip transport from Palma

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How you get there

Getting there

By car along the MA-10 to Deià, then follow the signposted 'Cala Deià' turn-off (a narrow 3 km lane). The last stretch is a 5-min walk from the lower car park.

What you'll find