{"id":137105,"date":"2015-10-22T14:40:35","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T12:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.privatepropertymallorca.com\/?p=137105"},"modified":"2015-10-22T14:42:26","modified_gmt":"2015-10-22T12:42:26","slug":"the-little-paradise-in-the-tramuntana-mountains-deia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.privatepropertymallorca.com\/en\/magazin-en\/the-little-paradise-in-the-tramuntana-mountains-deia\/","title":{"rendered":"The little paradise in the tramuntana mountains – Dei\u00e0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The small coastal village of Dei\u00e0<\/strong>, on the northwest coast of Mallorca, is one of the prettiest villages in Mallorca. Perched in a ravine at the foot of the Teix mountain, with views out to the Mediterranean below, Dei\u00e0 has long been a magnet for famous artists, writers and other creative people \u2013 most notably the writer Robert Graves. As one of the highest populated zones of the Serra de Tramuntana<\/strong>, Dei\u00e0 is part of a landscape awarded World Heritage Site status for the way in which nature, culture and traditions triumphantly merge. Much of the Dei\u00e0\u2019s appeal lies in its laid-back vibe and blissful surroundings, making a stay here highly conducive to rest and relaxation amidst some very impressive views of the blue sea and stunning mountains.
\nWhat to do in Dei\u00e1?<\/strong>
\nVisitors tend to opt for pleasurable eating and drinking experiences, with some enjoyable walks or hikes, and trips to Dei\u00e0 \u2019s small but very pretty cala. The road through Dei\u00e0 is the main coast road and can be very busy, and parking in the village can be difficult during the summer, when the small public car park is often full. To the right of this road, the 5* Hotel Residencia is a haven of peace. Formerly owned by Sir Richard Branson, over the years it has attracted many famous guests: Princess Diana holidayed here, and singer Robbie Williams and his girlfriend enjoyed a pre-wedding stay in the hotel\u2019s tranquil setting. There are a few interesting small boutiques, galleries and shops in the village, and plenty of places to eat and drink \u2013 including the Michelin-starred Es Rac\u00f3 d\u2019Es Teix<\/strong>.<\/a> It\u2019s worth taking time to stroll around, admiring the sympathetically restored old stone houses nestling in narrow alleys. Walk up to the church graveyard and you\u2019ll find the simple headstone marking Robert Graves\u2019 final resting place, appropriately set in the village he loved. Deia\u2019s rich landscapes make it a rewarding place to go walking. Ranging from easy to more challenging, well-established hiking routes include Miramar monastery, and Sa Foradada, a picturesque peninsula with a spectacular lookout point. One of a handful of Michelin-starred restaurants on the island, Es Raco d\u2019es Teix promises a very special dining experience in a romantic setting. Situated up a steep hill from the main street, Es Raco offers high-end Mallorcan cuisine created with care and ingenuity by German chef Josef Sauerschell. Just a stone\u2019s throw away on the central road through the village, another German chef is working his culinary magic. Sebastian Pasch of much-loved restaurant Sebastian<\/strong> has<\/a> established a firm reputation for mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes infused with a dash of Asian flavour. A candlelit meal in this former stable dining room is one of the highlights of a trip to Dei\u00e0 for a large loyal clientele.
\nBuying a property in Dei\u00e1<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to purchase a property in Dei\u00e0 you\u2019ll have some illustrious neighbours, including Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Douglas or PR guru Lynne Franks. Property prices are high in this popular location. Around half of the village\u2019s 850-strong population are expats, amongst them the descendants of the bohemian group of artists and writers who first discovered Dei\u00e0 for themselves. British buyers dominated the market in 2014 with an average sale value of approx. 1.27 Mio \u20ac. Dei\u00e0\u2019s great views come not without their price, though, with winter temperatures feeling much cooler in the mountains than elsewhere on the island, and reports of snow in the Serra not uncommon. Indeed, in past times, snow falling here was preserved in ice blocks and used for medicinal purposes throughout the year. Read more information about Dei\u00e1: www.abc-mallorca.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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