Casa Rosa is found at the bottom of an idyllic valley, surrounded by the Tramuntana mountains. Set about seven kilometres inland from the coast, Valldemossa village is quiet but characterful with a good supply of shops, pavement cafes and restaurants.
Shoppers have plenty of opportunities to find gifts and souvenirs at artisan boutiques. Or, the weekly market on Sunday mornings has stalls stocked with handmade jewellery, locally grown olives, fresh fruit and crafts. The small fishing port, a short drive from the village, is home to a small, pebble beach, a few boats and a charming restaurant.
Olives have grown on the sun-drenched slopes of the Tramuntana mountains for centuries. The one-hundred-hectare agricultural estate of Son Morgues attests to that fact. Lying just outside Valldemossa, this fourteenth-century estate specialises in organic olive oil. Visits can be booked in advance or call in to buy delicious olives, oil and preserves.
Hikers and cyclists can set off from Casa Rosa and venture uphill, along steep, wooded trails and picturesque countryside. UNESCO has granted this region world heritage site status, and once you reach the summit, you’ll see why. Your views are panoramic, across the Serra de Tramuntana around you and the Balearic Sea beyond. How wonderful!
If you wish to explore the western coast of Mallorca, you can reach Puerto de Soller in about thirty minutes by car. As well as being a delightful harbour town and boasting the only sandy beaches on this side of the island, you can also book boat excursions from the marina, including round trips to Sa Calobra and Cala Tuent.