Soller

The quaint little town of Soller (pronounced more like Soye) nestled in a valley to the west of the the Serra Tramuntana mountains is a peaceful, idylic spot where nothing very much happens and time stands still. Leading down from the train station one passes the Placa Espagna with its stationary tram and tramstop where passengers board to take the short ride down to the Port of Soller. This leads on into the towns main square, Placa Constitucio with the Church and Town Hall. Several pleasant Cafes line the square where locals as well as visitors bathe in the sun sipping Coffee. There is also the towns livliest bar here where people gather to watch the football and play a game of pool.

Soller has many pretty villas and lanes of terraced houses. Some of the grander dwellings have well kept and colourul gardens that take advantage of the warm climate. On the outskirts and as one climes the surrounding hills stone walls rise up in steps with complex irrigation channels that water the olive, lemon and lime terraces of Soller. These continue a considerable way almost to the top of the mountains overlooking the town.

Of particular interest are the preety Botanic Gardens of Soller and Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences a short walk from the town hall. Soller is a real Mallorcan town where the old men meet in a cafe for a game of cards of an afternoon. Its people are friendly and the atmosphere and climate warm.

Soller is also within walking distance of the villages of Biniaraix and Fornalutx to the east; some of the most picturesque in Majorca. It is an excellent gateway to the best hiking (the Cornadores Circuit) and cycling region of Majorca.

To the west is the famous village of Deia, where some of the best swimming (on shingle beaches) in the region can be found, and further on Valldemossa with its monestary. Also in Sollers proximity (to the south) are the beautiful gardens of Alfabia.

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Walk from Soller up the Serra d Alfabia

An intersting if challenging walk can be made from Sollers main square up the main mountain to the south (Serra d Alfabia 1062m). Take the road leading down the left hand side of the church and then take a left down Santa Barbara. Look out for the sign for the cemetary. Just after the cemetary there is a fork in the road where a stream passes down. Take neither road. Hidden between them both there is a path with steps leading straight up the mountain. The path is steap running between the terraced fields to either side and is laid with stone. Any other route will lead to a dead end or private property sign. Keep going straight up the path. There is a point at which the path splits into three marked by a pile of rocks. The route to the left across the field takes you onwards towards the top. Excellent views back across the valley towards the Port of Soller can be seen from here and there are any number of pathways leading out across the olive terraces that the goat herders use. Once the terraces end (they go on for a surprisingly long way) the scent of the pine trees is pungent. Watch your footing, bring plenty of water (especially in the summer) and be sure to get down before the light fails. We have put together a nice collection of photographs taken on this walk.

Photos of Soller walk
Photograph Gallery of Soller
Botanic Gardens of Soller
Palma - Soller Railway
Port de Soller
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