What to do · Valldemossa and Deià
Son Marroig, the house of Archduke Ludwig Salvator
Information
- From
- €4 per person
- Duration
- 45 min
- Season
- All year, Monday to Saturday; the terrace opens from May to September
- Who it's for
- All ages
Son Marroig was one of the houses of Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria, the traveller and naturalist who bought a good part of this coast in the 19th century. Today it is a house museum in his honour, on the Valldemossa to Deià road, with the white marble temple that appears in every photo and Sa Foradada, the holed peninsula, at its feet.
What you see
The route passes through the ground floor and the old 15th-century tower, the chapel, a first-floor room with a Portuguese four-poster bed, the lounge with paintings and display cases of objects and books, and a room with photos of the Nixe, the archduke's yacht. It ends in the garden, with a small pond and the marble temple facing the sea. The arches terrace opens only from May to September, and the sacristy is closed for works. It takes between 25 and 45 minutes.
Hours and price
Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 to 14:00 and from 15:30 to 16:30. Closed on Sunday. Admission: €4 adults, €3 in groups of more than 20 and free for children up to age 12. Visits phone: 971 639 158.
Getting there
It is at kilometre point 65.5 of the Valldemossa – Deià road, the Ma-10, about ten minutes by car from each village. The path to Sa Foradada leaves from the estate's car park.
With children and reduced mobility
Under-12s do not pay and the garden with the temple appeals to them. To reach the first floor there is a narrow, steep staircase.
Tips
- Come in the morning With the closure from 14:00 to 15:30, the afternoon leaves only an hour.
- Combine it with Sa Foradada The path to the peninsula starts here: two and a half hours round trip.
- Do not count on Sunday It is closed that day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to enter Son Marroig?
€4 for adults; free up to age 12.
Is it open on Sunday?
No. It is open Monday to Saturday.
How long does the visit take?
Between 25 and 45 minutes.
Can you see Sa Foradada from Son Marroig?
Yes, from the garden and the marble temple.
As a family
