Cala Deià circular walk with kids

The walk to Cala Deià is a circular route starting in one of the most charming villages in the Serra de Tramuntana: Deià. It takes us down to a beautiful cove with a small fishing harbour, which you can visit at any time of year. Its length and easy difficulty make it a good option for families with children, bearing in mind that you first walk down to the sea and then need to climb back up to the village.

Parking can be difficult, especially in summer. There are designated parking areas in Deià, some of them paid; check the signs for the area where you park.

Deià is a popular tourist destination, but its streets retain their charm and character. Water also plays a part, with streams running through the village and joining the Torrent Major, which flows into the cove.

After plenty of rain, you may see the force of the water along the final part of the walk. It is an impressive sight, although you should keep away from the stream when it is running high.

As this is a short walk, we recommend taking the opportunity to visit the church and cemetery, with lovely views of the village and its surroundings. Find out more about Deià.

The circular route along the footpaths is not suitable for pushchairs. If you want to take a pushchair down to the cove, the alternative is to use the surfaced road in both directions. This is a different route, shared with vehicles.

Starting the walk

You can start the walk at Refugi de Can Boi, at Carrer des Clot, number 5. It is a good starting point because it is easy to find, and you can also stop for a coffee or a meal. To book lunch, call +34 971 636 186.

If you have brought sandwiches, the cove itself is a good place to eat. If you go inside the refuge, it is worth visiting its old olive oil mill, which preserves the main equipment used to make olive oil.

Beside the refuge, a wooden sign marks the start of the path. Follow the Camí des Ribassos downhill towards the cove.

The walk is pleasant and straightforward, although at a few points you need to pay attention to stay on the right path. Following the signs, you should reach the cove in around 40 minutes. You will see plenty of olive trees, some with spectacular shapes that children will enjoy spotting.

On the final stretch, we cross the Torrent Major over the Pont de sa Cala, which brings us onto the road down to the beach. From here, there are only about ten minutes left, included in the overall downhill walking time.

The approach to the beach is lovely, with boats on either side of the path. At this beautiful little fishing harbour, you can see the remains of the slipways where boats were once kept.

Once here, we can have something to eat and enjoy some time beside the sea. We have visited at different times of year. It is certainly a very special place.

Returning to the village via the Camí de sa Vinyeta

You can return along the same path, but we recommend taking a different route to see more of the area and complete the circular walk. Go back to the road, leave the bridge you crossed earlier on your right and continue a little further uphill. On your left, you will see a sign for the path back to Deià: the Camí de sa Vinyeta.

This stone-paved path crosses the road at several points, so watch out for traffic. The route is signposted and skirts the terraces of Es Verger. The uphill walk takes us around 35 minutes.

At the top, we come out beside the village school. From there, we can walk back through the village streets to the refuge or wherever we have parked.

Cala Deià circular walk: route details