Best of Mallorca: Valldemossa
Updated June 2025
Valldemossa is a picturesque medieval mountain town, with quaint historic stone houses, cobblestone streets, and flower-pot-filled alleyways.
An easy place to spend a few hours, wander along the narrow streets, enjoy a beverage and a bite, pop into shops, and then settle in for a nice meal. There are historic buildings you can visit - Frédéric Chopin and George Sand Museum, Carthusian Monastery, and the Palace of King Sancho - but I prefer just taking the town in, and seeing where the day takes you.
ROSETA
Café with matcha, coffee & baked goods + clothing & art shop with an amazing mountain view
Collaboration between Barbaflorida Café & artist Tamara K. Lloyd-Cox.
capture via @bygigilemon
Es Taller
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Fresh + globally inspired menu with ingredients from their own garden
Laidback vibe in a beautifully restored mechanic’s workshop (+ small terrace)
image via @suzentran
Barbaflorida café
Top quality market comfort food brunch menu with satisfying portions + really excellent cakes
Very cozy indoor seating, with charming outdoor summer patio
image via @soosfoods
SONMO
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Olive Oil Farm + Textile Studio
Book in for a picnic, studio tour, or hike experience
image via @forncancerda
Es Roquissar
Internationally inspired menu
A classic Spanish bar + terrace aesthetic
image via @martabacchi_
QuitaPenas
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Variations of classic Spanish pa amb oli + charcuterie
Set in an authentic 200 year old townhouse
image via @itsginabruno
De Tokio a Lima
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Mediterranean + Japanese + Peruvian
Incredible veranda for an elegant dinner with mountain and town views
image via @detokioalima
Can Uetam
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Straightforward + flavourful grilled meat & fish dishes
Rustic country vibe with mountain views + nice cocktails
image via @canuetamvalldemossa
Can Costa
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Authentic, family-run Spanish Mediterranean cuisine
A bit of a drive outside of the town
image via @cancostavalldemossa
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S´Hort de Cartoixa
Local café & grocer, where you can also enjoy a selection of tapas
image via Google reviews
SONMO Shop
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Shop in the SONMO pantry for food items, wines, ceramics and textiles
image via @sonmo
Obsolete
Expect fashion, accessories, pop-up collaborations and the occasional workshop here
image via @the_odderside
Rem Taller
Fashion, prints & artisan goods. Set in a quaint antique bakery space
image via @juliameridac
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