Puerto De Soller, Majorca (Mallorca), Balearic Islands, Spain
Intro
Set on a perfectly rounded bay, Puerto de Soller nestles at the foot of the Sierra de Tramontana hills, surrounded
by groves of lemon and orange trees. Once a bustling textile centre it is now an extremely agreeable resort with a
lot of traditional charm of a charming fishing village.
Music bars and shows are laid on by the hotels and the picturesque cove of La Calobra nearby is an occasional setting
for summer-time concerts.
Beaches and Sightseeing
Narrow sandy beaches along the bay shelve gently into calm, clear waters. Excellent for scuba-diving and a number
of other watersports.
Nearby Places of interest
- Soller with it's manorial houses. Soller is located a few kilometres inland
from the port. A tram connects the two.
- Parroquia de San Bartolome - the neo-gothical church
- Museo de Soller - the museum
- Convent of San Francisco.
- Cala de San Vicente and Playa de Formentor beaches
- Sa Calobra with the monastery of Lluc, your journey takes you through narrow
mountain roads, to the high peaks of Majorca.
- Escorca - a small village with an interesting museum
- Biniaraix - with it's quaint narrow streets
Local Cuisine & Evenings Out
Relaxed, informal nightlife with a good choice of bars and restaurants, especially along the promenade, or take
the tram into Soller. A local speciality is 'Calamares en su tinta', squid cooked in its own ink. Interesting for
its jet black colour, it is usually served with white rice and is ideally accompanied by a bottle of wine from the
Binissalem vineyards.
Local interest
Drive into the hills for a breathtaking journey with heart-stopping hairpin bends to the Col de Soller for truly
spectacular views. Visit the Gardens of Alfabia, a grand country mansion surrounded by ornamental gardens. Enjoy the
dramatic coastal scenery by boat.
Shopping and Markets
There is a lively market in Soller on Saturday mornings and plenty to tempt you in the shops, especially locally
produced textiles. Enjoy the train ride to Palma for more cosmopolitan shopping.
Transport
Transfer time is about 1 hour. A tram line links Puerto de Soller and Soller, with a rail link to Palma. For more
independent sightseeing take advantage of our car rental.
Package Holidays to Puerto De Soller
Thomson holidays
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