Getting There

US Airways offers year-round service to Majorca, with flights from Philadelphia to Madrid and short flights to the island on Star Alliance partner Spanair. Visit usairways.com for flight information.

Getting Around

Rental cars are available in Palma and other tourist towns; booking online ahead of time is a good idea if you plan on traveling during the high season, which runs July through September. Try services like carjet.com, carhire3000.com, or allinclusivecarhire.com and compare rates.

Buses run frequently from Palma to Valldemossa and Deya, and the fare is quite low (a few euros); taxi fare from Palma to Deya is about 45 euros.

Where to Stay

With rocky cliffs set in the background and a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean, La Residencia will send you to an otherworldly level of relaxation. The pools, the spa, and the patios off the villa-style rooms are sure to entice and pamper.
34.971.639.011
hotellaresidencia.com

Mirabó de Valldemossa is a converted farm now considered one of the best small hotels in Spain. Surrounded by olive groves and featuring dining terraces overlooking fruit orchards, the hotel treats guests to a Majorcan experience that is as refined as it is personal.
34.661.285.215
mirabo.es

Valldemossa Hotel has only 12 rooms, so you can expect plenty of pampering from the staff. The neighboring orange groves provide an ideal setting for a walk before returning to town for drinks or dinner.
34.971.612.626
valldemossahotel.com

Where to Eat

El Olivo, La Residencia’s signature restaurant, is located on the site of a refurbished olive press. An array of candelabras give the space an almost medieval atmosphere.
34.971.639.011

Outstanding tapas and a chatty, friendly atmosphere are found at Xelini Restaurant. Riojas may be the wines to drink while visiting Majorca, but some of the local vintages are better than you might expect — and this is the perfect place to try them.
34.971.639.139
xelini.com

La Miranda’s view of the orchards on the edge of Valldemossa, make it the perfect place for light fare and an afternoon beverage after aday of walking. The excellent asparagus risotto is hearty enough to be a meal unto itself.
34.971.612.296

Mixing local specialties with a wider variety of Mediterranean styles, Restaurante Deià also has an extensive wine list, lots of fresh seafood options, and a patio with a beautiful view of the valley.
34.971.639.265