Son Marroig is a fortified possessió, a traditional Mallorcan country estate, on the coast road between Valldemossa and Deià, listed as cultural property. In the nineteenth century it belonged to Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria, who wrote at length about the Balearic Islands. The house is now a museum holding his furniture, and its garden ends in a white temple facing the sea. The estate also hosts weddings and classical concerts.
Son Marroig
Clifftop estate of Archduke Ludwig Salvator, with a white marble temple above the sea
- Entrance
- Paid entry to the museum and its grounds.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.
- Parking
- Free car park (Sa Foradada) about 90 m away; a second free car park about 1.2 km away. Free and paid street parking along the road.
- Difficulty
- None to speak of: the nearest car park is about 90 m away and the bus stop about 270 m.
- Transport
- Bus stop Sa Foradada (Deià), about 270 m away.
- Hours
- Monday–Saturday 9:30–14:00 and 15:30–16:30; closed on Sundays.
- Address
- Ma-10, 07179 Deià, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
Stand in the white temple at the end of the garden and the whole coast opens up: sea in front, the mountains of the Tramuntana behind, and below, the rock of Sa Foradada with the hole punched through it. Archduke Ludwig Salvator made this his house for the view.
Inside, the rooms keep his furniture and the feel of a lived-in Mallorcan estate. The temple is the part people remember. In the evening the light over the water turns soft and golden, which is why couples marry in the garden here and why the estate hosts classical concerts.
Good to know
- Closed on Sundays, and the house shuts for a break in the middle of the day — check the hours before you drive out.
- Entry is paid, and the white temple stands inside the museum grounds.
- The museum closes long before sunset; the famous evening light belongs to weddings and concerts.
- No public drinking water nearby — bring your own.
- There is a restroom on site, and it is wheelchair accessible.
Getting there
Son Marroig stands on the Ma-10, the coast road between Valldemossa and Deià. The Sa Foradada car park lies about 90 m away in a straight line, so the walk from the car is over almost as soon as it starts. A second car park sits about 1.2 km away.
By bus, get off at the Sa Foradada (Deià) stop, about 270 m away, and walk the rest along the road.
Best time to visit
Best: a clear weekday morning.
Avoid: Sundays, when the house is closed, and the midday break.
The view runs out over the sea toward Sa Foradada, and it reads best when the air is sharp enough to show the line of the coast.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you watch the sunset from the temple at Son Marroig?
Only at an evening event. The museum closes in the afternoon, before sunset; the sunset view belongs to the weddings and concerts held here.Is there parking at Son Marroig?
Yes. The free Sa Foradada car park is about 90 m away, with a second free car park about 1.2 km away.Is Son Marroig open on Sundays?
No. It is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays.Who lived at Son Marroig?
Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria owned the estate in the nineteenth century; the museum keeps his furniture.Can you get married at Son Marroig?
Yes. The estate works as a museum by day and as a wedding venue, with ceremonies in the garden by the temple.