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A Gothic arcade with slender stone columns in Miramar’s garden, covered with red leaves and flowers.

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Monestir de Miramar

Place to visit

Ramon Llull founded a school for Eastern languages here in 1276. Six hundred years later, Archduke Ludwig Salvator bought the estate and began helping preserve this stretch of coast.

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The essentials at a glance

Worth visiting for
A short visit
Best for
You’re driving the coast road between Valldemossa and Deià.
Best months
January–June, September–December
Time to allow
An hour.
Without a car
Hire car needed
Parking
A few spaces at the entrance.
Keep in mind
You’re visiting on Sunday, when it’s normally closed.
Access
Pushchairs: Manageable in the courtyard, difficult in the garden. · Wheelchairs: Parts of the ground floor are accessible; the hillside garden isn’t.
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A large stone roller from an old olive press beneath heavy wooden beams in Miramar’s working rooms.

The olive press survives intact, once essential equipment on an estate of this size.

A press room at Miramar with an iron wheel, heavy timber frame and stone basin.

Wheel, beams and basin formed successive stages of processing the olives.

A rectangular stone water pool in Miramar’s garden, with a wall niche and old trees behind.

The pool collects spring water, essential for growing plants on this hillside.

Getting to know Monestir de Miramar

Does Monestir de Miramar suit your plans?

What to expect and what to know before you visit.

Who it suits

  • You’re driving the coast road between Valldemossa and Deià.
  • You want to learn who helped preserve the west coast.
  • You’d like to see intact olive presses and working rooms.
  • You want a quiet garden with a view.

Things to bear in mind

  • You’re visiting on Sunday, when it’s normally closed.
  • You expect a large museum; the collection is small.
  • You want free admission.
  • You want to swim.

Drive from the airport

45 minutes

35 km

Bus connections

Valldemossa–Deià services stop nearby

Region

Serra de Tramuntana

Nearest beach

Port de Valldemossa

4 km

Elevation

350 m

above sea level

A glimpse of Monestir de Miramar

A large stone roller from an old olive press beneath heavy wooden beams in Miramar’s working rooms. A press room at Miramar with an iron wheel, heavy timber frame and stone basin. A rectangular stone water pool in Miramar’s garden, with a wall niche and old trees behind. A simple living room at Miramar with a wooden table, chairs, an old chest and a window onto greenery.

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Season guide for Monestir de Miramar

November Worth a visit

Very quiet Some places closed

Worth a visit Worth considering Less suitable Closed

Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December.

Location

Location of Monestir de Miramar

Location of Monestir de Miramar in Mallorca Palma Alcúdia Sóller Manacor
Location of Monestir de Miramar
Municipality
Valldemossa
Elevation
350 m above sea level
Airport
35 km , around 45 minutes
Hire car
needed
Worth visiting for
a brief stop
Coordinates
39.7181,2.6383

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About Monestir de Miramar

An estate beside the Ma-10 between Valldemossa and Deià, around three kilometres beyond Valldemossa. Little is visible from the road, and the entrance is easy to miss.

Ramon Llull, 1276

Here, Ramon Llull founded a school for Eastern languages under Jaume II’s patronage. Franciscans would learn Arabic to address the Islamic world in its own language rather than through force.

The archduke, 1872

Six hundred years later, Archduke Ludwig Salvator bought the estate. He restored the oratory in 1877 and created several memorials to Llull.

More significantly, he gradually bought large stretches of the cliff coast to keep them free from development. That decision helped preserve the landscape now recognised by UNESCO.

A museum room at Miramar with framed pictures and documents on stone walls above a paved floor.
The small collection includes documents about Ramon Llull and the archduke.

What you can see

A small collection contains documents about both men. The intact estate working rooms include an olive press with millstone, press chamber, kitchen with jugs and dried peppers, and living rooms. These survive from the estate’s working life rather than being modern reconstructions.

Outside is a garden with water pools and a Gothic arcade that the archduke had moved here to save it.

Miramar’s old kitchen, with earthenware pots, jugs and dried peppers on a wall shelf beside a wicker chair.
Jugs, peppers and a wicker chair survive from the estate’s domestic life.

Planning a visit

Normally open Monday to Saturday, mornings and early afternoons, and closed on Sundays. Admission is a few euros.

Hours change frequently, so check before travelling.

A large stone roller from an old olive press beneath heavy wooden beams in Miramar’s working rooms.
The olive press survives intact, once essential equipment on an estate of this size.

When to come

Choose March or October. January has the clearest coastal air.

In high summer, the Ma-10 is busy, though the house remains cool.

Photographs

Monestir de Miramar in Mallorca

A large stone roller from an old olive press beneath heavy wooden beams in Miramar’s working rooms.
Monestir de MiramarThe olive press survives intact, once essential equipment on an estate of this size.
A press room at Miramar with an iron wheel, heavy timber frame and stone basin.
Monestir de MiramarWheel, beams and basin formed successive stages of processing the olives.
A rectangular stone water pool in Miramar’s garden, with a wall niche and old trees behind.
Monestir de MiramarThe pool collects spring water, essential for growing plants on this hillside.
A simple living room at Miramar with a wooden table, chairs, an old chest and a window onto greenery.
Monestir de MiramarThe archduke valued the simplicity of rooms like these.
Miramar’s old kitchen, with earthenware pots, jugs and dried peppers on a wall shelf beside a wicker chair.
Monestir de MiramarJugs, peppers and a wicker chair survive from the estate’s domestic life.
A museum room at Miramar with framed pictures and documents on stone walls above a paved floor.
Monestir de MiramarThe small collection includes documents about Ramon Llull and the archduke.
Miramar’s pale rendered façade with a diamond pattern and green shutters behind a large old tree.
Monestir de MiramarLittle is visible from the road, and the entrance is easy to miss.
A rough-stone wall above the coast at Miramar, covered with red autumn leaves beneath a blue sky.
Monestir de MiramarThis coast remained undeveloped partly because a Habsburg archduke bought it piece by piece.

How much time do you have?

Things to do in Monestir de Miramar

Three hours

Explore the house, olive press, kitchen and collection, then the garden’s Gothic arcade and coastal viewpoint.

Half a day

Combine it with Valldemossa or Deià, both a few minutes away.

A full day

Include it in a west-coast drive from Valldemossa to Sóller.

On a rainy day

Partly suitable. The house and collection are indoors, but the garden isn’t.

Practical details

Parking
A few spaces at the entrance.
Public transport
Valldemossa–Deià services.
Time to allow
An hour.
Good to know
Normally open Monday to Saturday, in the morning and early afternoon, and closed on Sundays. There’s a small admission charge. Hours change frequently, so check before travelling.
Bus
Valldemossa–Deià services stop nearby.
Access
Paved courtyards, with steps and gravel paths in the garden. · Pushchairs: Manageable in the courtyard, difficult in the garden. · Wheelchairs: Parts of the ground floor are accessible; the hillside garden isn’t. · Dogs: On a lead outdoors; not inside the building.
What you will not find
Sunday opening · Free admission · A large museum · Food and drink facilities
Coordinates
39.7181,2.6383 Google Maps Apple Maps

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Where to swim nearby

Beaches and swimming nearby

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Places to stay within reach

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Explore from here

Valldemossa 2 km Deià 4 km Esporles 8 km Banyalbufar 11 km

Your questions answered

Your questions about Monestir de Miramar

What was Miramar in Ramon Llull’s time?

A school for Eastern languages, founded in 1276 at Llull’s suggestion under Jaume II’s patronage. Franciscans were to learn Arabic so they could communicate with the Islamic world in its own language.

What was Archduke Ludwig Salvator’s connection?

He bought the estate in 1872, restored the oratory in 1877 and created several memorials to Ramon Llull. He also gradually bought large stretches of the cliff coast to prevent development, helping shape its appearance today.

What does the museum contain?

Objects, documents and artworks about Ramon Llull and the archduke, plus intact estate working rooms, including an olive press with millstone, kitchen and storerooms. Outside are a garden, water pools and a relocated Gothic arcade.

When is it open and what does it cost?

Normally Monday to Saturday, mornings and early afternoons, with Sunday closures. Admission is a few euros. Hours change frequently, so check before travelling.

Practical questions

When is the best time to visit Monestir de Miramar?

Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December. Clear air over the coast; some buildings have shorter hours.

Is Monestir de Miramar worth visiting in July and August?

July: worth considering with some reservations. Usually lively. The Ma-10 is busy, but the house stays cool. August: worth considering with some reservations. Usually lively.

How far is Monestir de Miramar from Palma airport?

About 35 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 45 minutes by car. Beside the Ma-10 between Valldemossa and Deià, about three kilometres beyond Valldemossa. There are a few parking spaces at the entrance, which is easy to miss.

Do I need a hire car for Monestir de Miramar?

A car is needed Valldemossa–Deià services stop nearby.

Where can I park in Monestir de Miramar?

A few spaces at the entrance.

Can I visit Monestir de Miramar with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Paved courtyards, with steps and gravel paths in the garden. Pushchairs: Manageable in the courtyard, difficult in the garden. Wheelchairs: Parts of the ground floor are accessible; the hillside garden isn’t.

Are dogs allowed at Monestir de Miramar?

On a lead outdoors; not inside the building.

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