Sóller is one of Mallorca's most beatufil towns located on the north-west coast. Situated some 3
Km. inland, from its port, 'Port de Sóller', the town lies in a large, fertile,
bowl-shaped valley. Sóller shares its valley with the village of Fornalutx and
the hamlet of Biniaraix, the combined population is around 12,000, and the
valley is famous for its orange groves and terraces of ancient olive trees.
Sóller derives
its name from the Moorish word sullier which means the golden valley from its
orange groves. There was a great trade of the citrus with France and it is said
that the Sun King himself, Louis XIV would eat no other oranges than the ones
from Sóller. Historically it was also an important weaving town. The citrus
trade and the weaving industry provided for a private steam railway, carved
through the mountain in the late nineteenth century connecting Sóller with
Palma. An enchanting option to the new toll-road tunnel linking Sóller to
Palma. A charming antique tram runs regularly between Sóller town and the
Port of Sóller.
The Port is at the end of the carretera Sóller – Port; its main beach is
located next to Passeig es Traves (800 metres long and 20 metres large), and it
is not too crowded.
It is a natural beach with gravel and sand, quiet water and sometimes with the moderate Mediterranean breeze, not too steep slope and some water currents and torrents that flow into the sea depending on the season. Nearby there are breakwaters, jetties, clearly marked with buoys.
The Port itself, has an attractive sandy cove, or if you prefer there are both pebbled and rocky beaches. There are beach restaurants and some fine dining restaurants, unpretentious bars, beach activities, sailing, canoeing, wind surfing and boat trips. There are tennis and paddle courts, gyms, bicycles for hire and lots of other activities in and around Sóller.
It is a natural beach with gravel and sand, quiet water and sometimes with the moderate Mediterranean breeze, not too steep slope and some water currents and torrents that flow into the sea depending on the season. Nearby there are breakwaters, jetties, clearly marked with buoys.
The Port itself, has an attractive sandy cove, or if you prefer there are both pebbled and rocky beaches. There are beach restaurants and some fine dining restaurants, unpretentious bars, beach activities, sailing, canoeing, wind surfing and boat trips. There are tennis and paddle courts, gyms, bicycles for hire and lots of other activities in and around Sóller.
Along the
North Western Coastline there are also lovely coves and crystal blue water.
Other popular beaches are in “Cala” (cove) Deia and Valldemossa, Sa Calobra and
Cala Tuent.
The valley and
its surrounding mountain range, the 'Serra de Tramuntana', a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, is a favourite destination for people from all over the world,
especially those who enjoy walking, nature, ecotourism, swimming or simply a
peaceful rest away from the hustle and bustle of the better-known tourist
traps.
Fornalutx and
Biniaraix are the closest villages to Sóller and Port de Sóller. Other
interesting villages along the North West Coast of Mallorca and nearby are Deia
and Valldemossa as well as sites like, Sa Calobra, the Lluc Monastry just to
mention a few.
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| View of Port de Sóller |
Travel/Distances
As the public
transport is scarce a car is recommended. Sóller to Palma is about 20 minutes
drive through the tunnel. To the airport it takes about 30 minutes. Add an
extra 5 – 10 minutes depending on the traffic.
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| Sóller |
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