Palma to Soller Vintage Train Ride
Narrow gauge railway line from Palma to Soller opened in 1912
The vintage carriages are still in use, providing a fantastic opportunity for tourists, and a relief for locals from the terrors of the old Palma-Soller road.
The train, all mahogany panels and brass fittings, leaves Palma amid a bustle of hisses, hoots and whistles before rattling down the city streets and into the suburbs. Soon you are out on the plain, passing small country stations and pigs rooting beneath the trees.
You can get off at Bunyola and visit the Tunel factory where Mallorca's herb-based liqueurs are made - the label shows a train emerging from a tunnel. Stay on the train and soon you start to climb, entering a 3-km tunnel before returning to daylight for the drop, through a dizzying series of bends, to Soller.
To carry on to Port de Soller you can jump on the "Orange Express" - the tram the services that two towns.
What to see
Sights in Mallorca
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Palma to Soller Vintage Train Ride
Located in Soller
The vintage carriages are still in use, providing a fantastic opportunity for tourists, and a relief for locals from the terrors of the old Palma-Soller road.
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Soller Botanical Garden
Located <1 km away
Sóller is a botanist’s and enthusiast’s paradise. The Botanical garden is found in a country estate known as “Camp d’En Prohom”, on the outskirts of Sóller. Its primary purpose is to preserve rare or endangered species of the Balearics, and is the result of many years of study and hard work, and now hosts one of Spain’s most extensive wild flora seed banks.
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Museu Balear de Ciences Naturals
Located <1 km away
This museum is a naturalist entity dedicated to exhibiting and conserving the natural heritage of the Balearic Islands and making the general public aware of the importance of its preservation.
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Can Prunera
Located <1 km away
Housed in a wonderful Modernist building, Can Prunera was built in the early 20th century and the museum was opened on 24 August 2009. The vast majority of works on display at this museum belong to the Fundació d’Art Serra.
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Serra de Tramuntana, West Mallorca
Located 2.1 km away
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains (translated as the "mountains of the north wind") run the length of Mallorca's northwestern coastline extending for almost 90km and claim some of the island’s most magnificent scenery. In 2011, it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO under the cultural landscape category.
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Jardines Alfabia, Bunyola
Located 5.6 km away
These classical gardens by the entrance to the Soller tunnel are a legacy of the Arab talent for landscaping and irrigation. Their name derives from al fabi, 'jar of olives' in Arabic. They were probably designed by Benihabet, the Muslim governor of Inca who converted to Christianity following the Spanish invasion.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Soller
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Barretes Restaurant at Ca's Xorc
Located in Soller
Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is home to an abundance of delicious fresh and local food such as a selection of fruit and vegetables, fish, red shrimp, lamb and Iberico pork. The chef at Ca's Xorc interprets this local, Mediterranean cuisine in a modern and creative manner.
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Es Fanals Restaurant
Located in Port de Soller
Named after the traditional glass lanterns used by local fishermen, this restaurant enjoys wonderful views of the Mediterranean and the UNESCO Tramuntana Mountain Range.
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Neni Restaurant
Located in Port de Soller
Israeli-oriental fusion cuisine with a breath-taking view of the Port de Sóller Bay and the Tramuntana Mountains.
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Cap Roig Restaurant
Located in Port de Soller
This restaurant is at Jumeirah Mallorca hotel overlooking Port de Soller. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine with breathtaking sea views.
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Cafe Soller Restaurant
Located in Soller
Renowned as one of the best culinary spots in Soller, this brasserie style café is one to visit in the lively main square.
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Agapanto Restaurant
Located in Port de Soller
Agapanto is situated on the sea front, and has wonderful views of the natural harbour of Port Soller.
What to do
Things To Do in Soller
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Sunset Boat Trip
Located in Port de Soller
Enjoy an evening cruise along the northwest Mallorcan coastline aboard one of a selection of 50ft vessels, as the mountains transform from pink to orange to red.
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Motor Boat Trip (Beneteau Flyer 7.7)
Located in Port de Soller
Enjoy a fun full-day or half-day boat trip aboard this sporty Beneteau Flyer 7.7 Sportdeck.
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Motor Boat Trip (Regal 3300)
Located in Port de Soller
Enjoy a fun full-day or half-day boat trip aboard this spacious Regal 3300 motor boat.
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Boat adventure & speedboat coast challenge
Located in Port de Soller
Choose between two thrilling ways to explore Mallorca’s stunning coastline. Enjoy a guided boat adventure swimming in hidden lagoons and sea caves, or test your team’s skills and adrenaline in a competitive speedboat coast challenge packed with exciting activities.
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Sailing Boat Trip (Hanse 458)
Located in Port de Soller
Full-day or half-day boat trip aboard the eye-catching Hanse 458 – sure to impress every guest on board
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Motor Yacht Trip (Sunseeker Manhattan 55)
Located in Port de Soller
Enjoy a fun full-day or half-day boat trip aboard this exquisite Sunseeker Manhattan 55 motor yacht.
How to book
You can book at the station or by calling or emailing the company directly in advance of your visit.