Overview
Deià is a village of just 700 residents in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains on Mallorca's west coast. It's best known internationally as the final home of English poet and novelist Robert Graves (1895-1985), author of I Claudius, who lived here from 1926 until his death.
Architecture · Beach · Culture · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hostel beds from €14 at Refugi Can Boi; mid-range B&B doubles from €140 at Villaverde or Pension Miramar.
Activities
Hiking GR221 trail (Deià to Sóller ~3 hours); stony Cala Deià cove with paid parking; literary pilgrimage to Robert Graves house.
Connectivity
4G available from MasMovil, Movistar, Orange; 5G from Movistar. Dead spots on approach roads.
Food
Multiple restaurants along Arxiduc Luís Salvador; Café Es Punt open daily for meals; Sa Fonda for evening drinks and live music.
Transport
TIB Bus 203 runs hourly from Palma to Deià (45 min), continuing to Sóller. A car is needed to reach Cala Deià cove.