Soller in Mallorca: Tourist Guide to Soller, Majorca
also see Places in Mallorca: 'Must See' Places in Majorca

Soller, MallorcaAttractive rural town in the west of Majorca

Set in a lush valley of orange groves between the mountains and the sea, Soller is popular with day trippers who arrive on the vintage train from Palma and seem to do little but sit outside the cafes in Placa Constitucid soaking up the atmosphere and the sun. With several tapas bars, a fine selection of pastry-shops, local ice-cream and freshly squeezed orange juice, there is little temptation to move on.

Soller lies a couple of miles inland from its port, Port de Soller. There is a vintage tram that runs from the town to the port for those who don't have a car. Soller hosts many fairs and festivals throughout the year - ones of note include the Apropa’t A L’Art (art weekend) and the Moros y Cristianos Fira & Firo in May.

A final word of advice: if you are planning a day trip, come here by train from Palma, rather than car. There is a road tunnel on the Palma road (with a pretty steep toll, €4.70 each way April 2012) through the mountain if you do drive. The alternative is to drive up the Coll de Soller, with its 57 hairpin bends, one of the most twisty drives in Mallorca (although views from the top are pretty good!). It's also very popular with cyclists who are not allowed through the tunnel and who seem to enjoiy the thigh-busting climb! The train journey is a delight, and passes through wonderfully scenic countryside. The train has real character and is an attraction in itself, so sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!

Hotels in Soller

Soller, Majorca, has a fantastic range of hotels to suit all budgets, some which are regular winners in TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Awards. The plushest of them all is the Gran Hotel Soller - a five star luxury hotel in the centre of Soller. With a spa and a critically acclaimed restaurant, it also has a fine collection of art throughout the interior. ...more

Restaurants in Soller

Despite the many excellent places to stay in Soller, the town is somewhat lacking in top restaurants. You may find that eating in some of the hotel restaurants listed above is your best bet, or even nipping down to the Port de Soller where you will find a greater selection of restaurants. ...more

Palma to Soller Vintage Train RideTake a trip on a traditional narrow gauge railway through spectacular scenery

The opening of a railway line from Palma to Soller in 1912, and a tram linking Soller to its port the following year, brought the northwest coast within easy reach of the capital. The vintage carriages are still in use, providing a joyride for tourists and a relief for locals from the terrors of the Palma-Soller road. ...more

Things to Do in Soller

Many people come to Soller to enjoy "The Great Outdoors". The surrounding countryside is so beautiful, it's almost a crime not to be outside to enjoy it! Hiking is a major draw for visitors who are spoiled for choice when it comes to hiking trails. You can choose from coastal walks to heading deep into the Tramuntana mountain range. ...more

Sights & Museums in Soller

Soller grew rich on oranges and the results can be seen in its extravagant modernist architecture. The impressive church of Sant Bartomeu dominates the town square and was first built in the 13th century. A baroque structure was added in the late 17th century and the modernist facade was created in 1904 by the architect Joan Rubid (an ex pupil of Gaudi). The church also has a 1912 arched tower suspended above the rose window, with spires like huge needles pointing into the air. The same architect designed the equally impressive Banco Central Hispano next door. ...more

Fairs & Fiestas in Soller

Soller plays host to a great selection of festivals throughout the year. The biggest and best fiesta in the Soller calendar is the Moros y Cristianos Fira & Firo which takes place in the second week of May. It commemorates a battle that took place in 1561 between pirates and the local townspeople. The festivities include dances and concerts, with the battle re-enactment taking place on the beaches on Port de Soller, which really is the piece de resistance! Everyone dresses up as Moors or in traditional Mallorcan costume and there is much celebrating. ...more

History of Soller

Soller has been inhabited by humans since Talayotic times (from 5200 BC), and remains from this era include bronze statues (two of which can be seen in the Museu de Mallorca). The location of Soller deep in the Tramuntana mountains meant that the town was isolated from the rest of Mallorca and missed out on much of the Roman occupation. ...more

Video Report - The One From Soller

Soller is a charming village on the west coast of Mallorca/Majorca. Although you can drive here, the main road is fairly unremarkable. You're much better to take the twisting old road, or if you want to travel like a Mallorcan of yesteryear you can take the old railway that runs from Palma to Soller.

Soller and it's neighboring port, the imaginatively titled Port de Soller, are popular destinations for those wanting to escape the busy hustle of Palma. Only an hour by train the town has some interesting architecture, great restaurants and will soon have the only seven star hotel in Europe.