I was a a Trans-Atlantic Cruise and one of the stops was Valldemossa Monastery . King James II of Majorca in the 1200's mandated construction of the Valldemossa Charterhouse for his son, Sanc. At one point in time the all royal possessions were transferred to the Carthusian monks, and this became a monastery showcasing all the collections from the 15th... More

View, Beauty, fine concert. We had a wonderful tapas-dinner in one of the many pavement restaurants in the main street. The next day at another one. Had the best ajoli ever, neither Paris nor Barcelona nor Positano nor Firenze or London can compete with the ajoli I had in Valldemoussa. It was a poem, or a prelude by Chopin. More

We caught the service bus from Palma bus station and as we approached Valldemossa the view was stunning. Clinging to the side of the mountains, the village itself is a tourist attraction and near the top of my list of "prettiest places". Anywhere that puts flowers around its police station is serious about looking good. The visit to the monastery... More

We visited Valldemossa early on a Monday and after having a very good coffee at Cappuccino and looking around an art exhibition visited the monastery for a couple of hours. The rooms and exhibits are very interesting and the guide sheets are very informative. At the end we were told there was to be a Chopin recital in the small... More

The history is well described elsewhere. Our stroll through this historic, interesting building was enhanced by going out into the small gardens outside most of the rooms. These were delighful: well tended, thoughtfully laid out and providing frequent opportunities to enjoy the stunning views back down the valley. I'm personally not that bothered about Chopin's visit - but, if you... More

If you are interested in the cultural and historical aspects of a location, this monastery is a nice day trip while in Majorca. The drive through the mountainous areas of the island was beautiful. The monastery, and its connections to music and literary history, were very interesting to learn about. The scenery outside the monastery and in the whole surrounding... More

We went in June 2009. Scenery around and entering Valldemossa beautiful. If you time your visit to correct of day, you will have a private recital of Chopin music in the place theatre of Palace. You will see the actual piano on which Chopin composed "Raindrops". Town is very colourful and some nice mallorcian restaurants. More

Valldemossa is a beautiful town & is well worth the drive. There are photo opportunities everywhere! It is set in the steep hills no more than 30 minutes outside of Palma. Get there early, as the town rolls-up the sidewalks at 2 pm! The Royal Carthusian Monastery (Real Cartuja) is WAY OVERPRICED... Be prepared, as the cost to visit the... More

A one-time royal residence, the Royal Charterhouse of Valldemossa was inhabited by Carthusian monks from the early 15th century. The original monastery was replaced by a larger one, with each 'cell' comprising 3 adjacent rooms and a balcony garden. A Carthusian monastery is, paradoxically, best described as a community of hermits as each monk spends their day in 'solitary confinement'... More