DEIA IS A BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN THE MOUNTAINS :
Deia is a beautiful village in the Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca, made famous by the poet Robert Graves (who is buried in the village cemetery) and in later years by the stars who live and holiday in the hills around the village. Approached by the most spectacular views along the mountain road, Deia is made up of a main street of small unique shops and A-list restaurants. Houses scramble up the mountainside towards the church, which is flood lit by night and commands the best views in the village
Can Gelat is a five minute walk to the village center for your fresh bread and ensaimada (a mallorcan delicacy) in the morning. The mountains and sea offer wonderful walking,including a path that follows the beautiful coastline or over the mountain all the way to Soller.Mountain path offers stops for fresh orange juice. Deia has an array of 5 star restaurants and economical tapas bars It is a true food lovers paradise.Can Gelat is only a short walk away,so all can sample Mallorcan wine.
DEIA IN SUMMER AND WINTER:
Can Gelat is the perfect venue for your guests if you are planning on getting married in Deia or have your reception at La Residencia. It is also ideal for family reunions or important birthday celebrations. The whole house can sleep up to 11 (8 in 4 bedrooms (including orchard apartment) plus two sofa beds. Deia is beautiful in summer and winter. For New Year both the Residencia and Deia Town Hall put on spectacular fire works displays and all the bars and restaurants are open. The atmosphere is full of warmth and good cheer and this continues until the 6th January when the Mallorcans celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings.
BEACH AND OTHER ACTIVITIES:
DEIA BEACH is a charming partly sandy-part rocky cove with crystal clear water and two fabulous waterside restaurants where you can enjoy the fisherman's catch of the day. Can Gelat is a fifteen minute walk down an ancient donkey path,through olive groves,to the beach where you can enjoy the sun,good food and watch the yachts sail by.There are fabulous secluded places, small coves and rocky outlets to swim all along the coastline around Deia. Villages are great fun to explore -like Lluc Alcari, which is another lovely mountain village clinging to the mountainside. Walking groups will love the exciting hikes that start in Deia and painters will find inspiration around every corner as the area has wonderful light as well as magic surroundings with the mountains falling into the sea.
BOATING,SAILSURFING AND UNDERWATER DIVING are all available in the Port of Soller,twenty minutes by car. We can arrange a private boat with skipper to explore the coastline, diving is also possible.
Golf:
GOLF . Son Termens course is around half an hours drive away. Mallorca has numerous courses and there is lots more information in the house.
SOLLER In contrast to Deia,the larger town of of Soller twenty minutes drive from Deia ,is a beautiful working Mallorcan town set around a large central square. Here you can relax while having coffee in one of the many outdoor cafes that fringe the square.....or maybe tapas and wine before shopping down 'La Luna' and after a little retail therapy catch the old San Francisoc Tram to the Port
PORT OF SOLLER The Port is a lovely horseshoe bay which has the actual port at one side and a gorgeous sandy beach at the other. Coupled with fabulous cafes and restaurants cafes and restaurants the Port is very popular with families and Yachts alike. Tickets for boat rides along the coast to Sa Calobra,Deia and Palma can be purchased and boats boarded from the wharf at the Port.
Other Activities:
Private boat can be organized with skipper
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