I am planning a 5 day trip to Mallorca in early April, and am trying to decide between staying in the following villages: Soller, Fornalutx, Deia, and Valledemossa. I would appreciate input from any Fodorites that have traveled in the northwest part of Mallorca. I am looking for at least a 3-4 star accommodation with a view of the sea.
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If you want a sea view Fornalutx is out, as lovely as it is. So is Soller. Porto de Soller is by sea, but not nearly as charming as the villages you listed.
None of these places have much a sea view as the they are (mostly) set back from the cliff tops or a little inland.
Soller has a really interesting old centre surrounded by a modern(ish) town Lots of bars and restaurants in the centre but is about 5 miles from the coast.
Fornalutx is a delightful village. We have never stayed but there are a couple of nice looking small hotels. It is up in the mountains.
Deia is our personal favourite. A lovely spot set around a hill that overlooks the bay which is about a 20 minute walk down (rather longer back up). There are distant views of the sea depending on where you are in the village. Several good restaurants. Most expensive hotel is La Residencia - very upmarket. Or try Hotel Es Moli:
http://www.ila-chateau.com/esmoli/
Valledemossa is in land from the sea by about 5 miles. It has some nice old parts and a lovely old church but is surrounded by a modern town and gets a lot of coach parties.
Northwest Mallorca is very beautiful although it can catch rain that the rest of the island doesn't get but feels very different to the rest of the island.
If you enjoy hiking there are some great trails.