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Port

Fishermen didn´t start to build houses at Port de Valldemossa or Port de Sa Marina until around 1870, as the threat of pirate attacks during earlier centuries prevented the formation of coastal settlements. It was more than just a fishing village right from its foundation, as it also contained second homes for people wishing to spend summer here. The boats here are stored out of the water, either in fishing huts or on the shore of the small, pebbly beach, which is 50 m long and 15 m wide. The only services to be found here are a few restaurants.

Valldemossa

Valldemossa, which is located in the Serra de Tramuntana range on Mallorca´s north coast, is one of the most visited and emblematic places on the island. The village and the surrounding landscape provide an extraordinarily beautiful setting, where visitors can wander round the narrow stone streets, which are closed off to traffic. The village dates back to the period of Moorish reign on Mallorca, and the houses here provide a fine example of traditional Mallorcan architecture, which is characterised by its sobriety and simplicity. The houses have stone façades and many have an entrance portal with a semi-circular arch. Some stand out due to the fact they have been coated with mortar or lime which is encrusted with small stones. The square of Plaça Pública - the oldest part of Valldemossa - concentrates most of the houses with painted tiles on the projecting roofs of houses; this is a characteristic feature of Mallorcan architecture, but it is especially prominent in mountain villages, where its popularity grew from the superstition that it protected the house and its inhabitants from misfortune.

Monuments

The Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu was founded in the 13th century, though its current form is due to a series of renovations and expansions carried out in the 20th century. It has a Latin-cross layout, a cross vault roof and lateral chapels.

The Oratory of Saint Catalina Tomàs is located at number 5 Carrer de la Rectoria. This was the birthplace of Catalina Tomàs in 1531 and it was converted into an oratory on her death. Its current form dates from the 18th century.

The Hermitage of Santíssima Trinitat (Most Holy Trinity) is located on the road from Valldemossa to Deià on the right, but it is recommended to go by foot. It was founded in 1648 on the ruins of a primitive hermitage within the Bosc de la Trinitat (Woods of the Trinity), and some remains of the original building can still be seen. On entering the site you will see a covered entrance which leads onto the courtyard, where there is a small oratory dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. To the left of this is the porter´s lodge and the private rooms of the hermits. At the western side of the site there is a viewpoint which provides an extraordinary view of the coast.