What to do · Valldemossa and Deià
Ca n'Alluny, Robert Graves's house in Deià
Information
- From
- €10 per person
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year, Monday to Friday
- Who it's for
- Readers and the curious; accompanied children
Ca n'Alluny is the house that the poet and novelist Robert Graves, author of I, Claudius, had built in Deià and where he lived much of his life. Today it is opened by the Fundació Robert Graves: the house with its rooms as they were, an exhibition room and the garden of the 1930s.
What you see
The visit begins with a 15-minute film about Graves. Then you tour the house on your own, with panels in each room, the exhibition room and the garden. A guide is sold at the ticket desk. The foundation recommends allowing at least an hour.
Opening hours
- 1 April to 31 October: Monday to Friday, from 9:30 to 16:30; last entry at 15:50.
- 1 November to 31 March: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 16:00; last entry at 15:20.
It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and normally at Christmas and New Year. A weekend will not work: fit the house into a Friday or a weekday.
Price
€10 normal admission; €7 pensioners and students; €5 under-12s, who must go with an adult; groups of more than 10, €5 per person. You can pay by card or with your mobile phone.
Getting there and parking
The house is on the Deià to Sóller road, the Ma-10, between the village and S'Empeltada. It has no car park of its own. The general car park is about 200 m away, 3 or 4 minutes on foot, and the Deià car park about 600 m, 8 or 10 minutes. Sometimes there is room in front of the gate; people with reduced mobility can be dropped at the door, but the car then has to go to a car park.
How to round it off
Graves is buried in Deià cemetery, in front of the church of Es Puig, a stroll from the house. Together they make a full morning in Deià.
Tips
- Come on a weekday Saturdays and Sundays it is closed.
- Park in the general car park It is the nearest, 200 m from the door.
- Finish at Es Puig Graves's grave and the best view of the village are a stroll away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Robert Graves house open at the weekend?
No. It is open Monday to Friday and closed Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
How much does admission cost?
€10 normal, €7 pensioners and students and €5 under-12s.
How long does the visit take?
At least an hour, with a 15-minute film at the start.
Is there parking?
Not its own: the general one is 200 m away and the village's, 600 m.
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