From Deià village down to the Cove and back

The village of Deià to Deia Cove and back to the village of Deià The route begins in the village of Deià and descends to the cove of the same name. It follows a path along the coast to Llucalcari Cove and Then returns to the village of Deià.

Time: Approximately 3 hours Distance: Approximately 6 kilometres Difficulty: Easy The excursion begins at the entrance to the village of Deià, at kilometre 29 on the C-710 road from Valldemossa to Deià. Deià can be reached by bus. The trail descends to one of the village springs, where an old public washing trough can be found. From there, an irrigation ditch and an old watermill marks the beginning of the Dels Ribassos trail, which runs along the right-hand side of Torrent Major. Cross the torrent to reach a road that ends in steps leading directly to the cove. To the right of the cove is the start of the Alconasser trail, also called the painters' trail, thanks to its beautiful views, a magnet for artists. It leads to Llucalcari Cove, the site of the Canyaret springs, which produces a type of clay that is highly prized by nature-lovers. Another, much more difficult excursion begins at the spring, which climbs to the small hamlet of Llucalcari. Retrace the route to return toDeià. Places of interest: The village of Deià has been welcoming bohemian artists since the 1920's. Robert Graves, Mike Oldfield and Andrew Lloyd Webber all chose Deià as a refuge. There are quiet cafés, charming restaurants, art galleries and handicraft shops in the village. The cemetery of Deià, located at the village's highest point, offers views of the entire valley. La Foradada, an enormous stone with a hole in the centre, is one of the north coast's most striking and well-known sights. The small hamlet of Llucalcari, also known as Es Carrer. It is three kilometres from Deià on the Deià-Soller road by car. The house of the famous writer Robert Graves