Valldemossa, Majorca Island

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Valldemossa is located 15 km [ 10 miles] from Palma in the Tramuntana mountains. A bus leaves Palma at regular intervals.Frederic Chopin and his mistress stayed in the old monastery in 1838-39, the Monastery is open to the public, and you can see the "cell" they stayed in, also Chopin"s piano is on show. Nearly every house in the village has a painted tile of St. Catalina Thomas near the front door, he was born in Valldemossa. Modern day celebrities live in the village.Michael Douglas sponsored a culture centre in Valldemossa.There are plenty of bars, cafes, and resturants to refresh you.5 pictures of Valldemossa

Valldemossa is situated about 17km north of Palma and is a very beautiful little town that sits atop a hillside. It is a bit touristy but it is well worth a visit. There are several restaurants where you can sit and watch the day go by after visiting the Carthusian Monestary , the old royal residence of King Sancho and the museum. You may wish to shop in some of the interesting boutiques too!

And did you know? This is where Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have a place!

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The Valldemossa monastery has attracted throughout its history illustrious people from all over the world –amongst these excel Chopin and his companion, George Sand (who was a woman!)– and is one of the principal attractions of the municipality and one of the preferred visits by tourists who come to the island. The origin of the buildings dates from the times of King James II of Mallorca, who chose this exceptional place in the Tramuntana mountain range, situated over 400 metres high, to build a palace for his son Sanç, known as the Palau del rei Sanç. In 1399 King Martín el Humano ceded all the royal possessions in Valldemossa to the Carthusian monks. These founded the monastery and lived there until 1835, when it passed into private hands, divided between nine owners, except the church. You need time to visit the whole place, but it' worth to spend this time!

Nice little town with fantastic valley view, saturated with traditions and local flavor.
George Sand and Frederick Chopin picked the perfect place on Earth to charge there creative potentials and light up spark of inspiration.

Well, I did. Ok, I had the advantage that I was there on a hot summers day and he was there in winter, he was sick and his piano wasn´t there.
The famous composer lived here with George Sand for one winter in the charterhouse of Valldemossa. Many visitors are coming to Valldemossa to see how they lived in the cloister. I found 7,50€ too expensive and instead of following the masses I strolled around some small streets of this picturesque town....
I only met Beckham there (see pic)

Valldemossa is famous for its historical and cultural background. It is also this town where the composer Frédéric Chopin and the French writer George Sand spent their now-famous winter in 1838 and 1839.

This is where the touristic boom of Majorca started. This lovely little town is actually not on the coast, but Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spent a winter here many years ago, and romantics still follow their steps in our days.

A very enjoyable day just walking and taking in the scenery