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Stone houses and villas with pools above the sea, in the village of Robert Graves and the Tramuntana mountains
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A poet's village between the mountains and the sea
Deià is built of honey-coloured stone and tumbles down a hillside on Mallorca's north-west coast, with the Serra de Tramuntana behind it and the Mediterranean below. Robert Graves came here in 1929 and stayed, apart from the war years, until his death in 1985. Painters, musicians and writers followed him, and the village has kept its slightly bohemian air ever since, even if the price of a house here now suggests otherwise.
Our Deià collection runs to 39 properties. Most are stone villas and village houses with private pools, set among olive terraces on the slopes or looking out along the coast towards Sa Foradada and Son Marroig, and a few are smaller apartments and cottages in and around the village.
Here is how the village and its coast fit together, and when to come.
Deià at a glance
- Villas
- 39 villas, houses and apartments, with up to 6 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,100 to £10,000 a week, from around £1,300
- Best areas
- The village itself, the slopes down to Cala Deià, and the coast road west towards Son Marroig
- Best time
- May, June and September for swimming without the crowds; spring and autumn for walking
- Getting there
- Palma airport, around 40 to 45 minutes by road
Browse all 39 villas in Deiàor see them on the map
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Mestral Sa Foradada Deia: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Swimming Pool – Deia Mallorca4 bedrooms
Casa Llucalcari Deia: 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Deia4 bedrooms
Villa Sueno Spain6 bedrooms
Can Marta | 4-Bedroom Apartment in Illes Balears Deia4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Deià
Deià village for cafés and an evening stroll, the terraces above Cala Deià for the sea, the Son Marroig coast for the views, with Sóller and Valldemossa each a short drive away.
Stone lanes and a churchyard with a view
The heart of Deià is small enough to cross in ten minutes. Narrow lanes climb from the main road past green-shuttered houses and bougainvillea to the parish church on the hill, where Robert Graves lies in the little cemetery looking out over olive terraces and the sea.
His house, Ca n'Alluny, is a few minutes' walk out of the village on the Sóller road. It opened as a museum in 2005 and has been restored to look as it did when he lived there, typewriter and all. Staying in or just above the village means you can walk to dinner, which on these mountain roads counts for a good deal.
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A pebble cove and the Archduke's view
Cala Deià is a small rocky cove with clear water, reached by a walk of around half an hour downhill from the village. There are no sunloungers to speak of, but there is a seafood restaurant on the rocks and very good snorkelling.
A few kilometres west, Son Marroig was one of the estates of Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria, who fell for this coast in the nineteenth century. The house is now a museum, and from its marble pavilion you look down on Sa Foradada, a rocky headland pierced by a great hole. Through the summer, the Deià International Music Festival holds concerts here.
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Mule paths, oranges and a wooden train
The Serra de Tramuntana was inscribed by UNESCO in 2011 as a cultural landscape, for centuries of dry-stone terracing and the paths that link its villages. The long-distance GR221 passes through Deià, and the old coastal path towards Sóller is one of the finest short walks on the island.
Sóller sits in a valley of orange and lemon groves, with a tram down to its port and a vintage wooden train over the mountains to Palma. In the other direction, Valldemossa is where Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838 to 1839, in the Carthusian monastery.
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Bread, oil and a long, gentle season
The local table is simple and very good: pa amb oli, bread rubbed with tomato and dressed with Tramuntana olive oil, with sobrassada, cheese and olives. Tomás Graves, the poet's son, wrote a whole book in its honour. Sóller oranges find their way into juice, ice cream and pastries, and an ensaïmada at breakfast is more or less obligatory.
July and August are hot and the cove gets busy. May, June and September give you warm sea and quieter lanes, while spring and late autumn are best for walking. Our concierge can book tables, guides and boat trips along the coast.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Deià
Villa Carme | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Deia4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,973 a week
Villa Alborada Son Coll Deia: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sea Views – Deia4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,555 a week
Rent Cal Abat Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £9,219 a week
Villa Es Pi Verd Deia: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Saltwater Pool & Sea Views – Deia4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £8,995 a week
Villa Rafa Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,842 a week
Villa Embat Sa Foradada Deia: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Deia4 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £7,161 a week
Casa Lluc Deia: Luxury 4-Bedroom Townhouse with Private Pool – Deia4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £7,070 a week
Casa Henrietta Deia Mallorca Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,761 a weekWhy book your Deià villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Deià's villas sit on steep hillsides along a narrow coast road, and we know which are a stroll from the village, which have the sea views, and which need a car for every errand. With 39 properties in Deià, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Transfers from Palma, car hire, restaurant reservations, guided walks in the Tramuntana, boat trips along the coast and tickets for the summer concerts at Son Marroig. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay in Deià?
Stay in or just above the village if you want to walk to restaurants and the church. If you would rather have more space and a sea view, the slopes towards Cala Deià and the coast road towards Son Marroig suit you better, but you will want a car.
When is the best time to visit Deià?
May, June and September are the best months, with a warm sea and fewer visitors. July and August are the hottest and busiest, and spring and autumn suit walkers in the Serra de Tramuntana.
Can you visit Robert Graves's house in Deià?
Yes. Ca n'Alluny, his home from 1946 until his death in 1985, is now a museum run by the Robert Graves Foundation, a few minutes' walk from the village on the Sóller road. He is buried in the churchyard at the top of the village.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Deià?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Deià cost?
Across our 39 villas in Deià, weekly rates typically range from £3,100 to £10,000, with the most affordable from around £1,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How far is Deià from Palma airport?
Deià is around 40 to 45 minutes by road from Palma airport, on the winding mountain road through Valldemossa. Our concierge can arrange private transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in Deià for large groups?
Yes. Our Deià collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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