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Puerto Soller - A Quick Guide

Puerto Soller - sometimes known as Port de Soller - is one of the most picturesque coastal resorts in the whole of Mallorca. Just a couple of miles west of the pretty old town of Soller, there’s a definite “buzz” about Puerto Soller.

The town’s most attractive feature is undoubtedly its wide, horseshoe-shaped bay, twinkling in the Mediterranean sun and surrounded by attractive, forested hillsides.

Puerto Soller offers a real laid back Mallorcan vibe and is very family orientated. You’ll find some classy cafes and restaurants (many offering delicious local seafood dishes) dotted along the largely pedestrianized seafront.

The area around Puerto Soller is absolutely ideal for renting a holiday home, particularly if you like an attractive, upmarket beach resort with excellent restaurants.

At Balearic-villas.com have a superb choice of holiday villas, traditional townhouses and apartments available to rent here at a wide range of prices.

Here’s a guide to some of the sights and sounds of Puerto Soller to help you make the most of your dream holiday.

Restaurants – Puerto Soller has some of the best eateries on the island. Look out for the rather classy cafes and restaurants (many offering delicious local seafood dishes) dotted along the seafront. Naturally being a fishing harbour, freshly-caught seafood is a speciality.

Vintage Tram - an absolute must-do when in Puerto Soller. Hop on to the vintage tram (locally known as the ‘Orange Express’) which travels around the bay’s eastern side and connects with the pretty town of Soller. An enjoyable family experience.

Cap Gross lighthouse – just outside Puerto Soller, this cliff-top lighthouse commands a fabulous spot overlooking the harbour and wild, rocky coastline. Especially recommended for watching the sun go down over the bay.

Platja d’en Repic – pleasant local beach to relax on. Soak up the Mediterranean sunshine and go for a swim in the crystal clear waters and.

Sa Calobra – a stunningly beautiful small nearby cove and location of the magnificent box canyon at the mouth of the Torrent de Pareis.

Boat Trips – a definite recommendation when in Puerto Soller. A popular excursion is to Sa Calobra (see above).

Sa Fira I es Firo – feisty fiesta held in the second week of May every year to commemorate the vanquishing of invading Arab pirates in 1561. A rather spectacular knees-up!

Fiesta of Our Lady of Carmen – takes place on 15th June each year. Centred around the port area, extravagantly decorated boats sail in procession around the bay.

Soller Antique Train – starting from the nearby town of Soller, the train links with the capital Palma. The 28-kilometre narrow gauge rail journey on the delightful vintage brass and mahogany train is one of Mallorca's most popular tourist attractions. One of the most beautiful railway journeys in Europe.

Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences – located in nearby Soller old town, the museum has a permanent collection featuring an assortment of island rocks and fossils, as well as a revolving exhibition. The attractive Botanic Garden outside exhibits a variety of plants native to Mallorca.

Your perfect holiday accommodation in Puerto Soller

Backed by the magnificent Tramuntana Mountains, Puerto Soller enjoys a delightful sheltered position on the rugged west coast of Mallorca. This and the pretty horseshoe-shaped bay make the resort a great place to rent the perfect holiday accommodation.

Whether it’s a cool, contemporary villa overlooking the bay or a cosy, modern apartment, we have a variety of rental accommodation options for you to choose from. You are sure to find your ideal holiday home from home here at a good value price.

Hiking Heaven

As far back as 1888 a British traveller in the Puerto Soller area waxed lyrical: “Nothing could be more beautiful than the views of the sea and the land. The island rounded in a succession of curves and bays. One headland after another opened up magnificently.” So more than one hundred years later, it’s little wonder that the magnificent ridge of mountains that stretches the length of Mallorca’s northwest shoreline attracts walkers worldwide.

Just imagine…

You’ve arrived in the gorgeous harbour town of Puerto Soller late in the afternoon and the sun is shining. You unpack, take a quick look around your rented holiday accommodation, and it’s time to relax after your journey. So you gather friends and family round and share a few tasty nibbles. After a pleasant siesta, it’s time to explore the sights and sounds of this picturesque town. As the sun sinks below the horizon, you take a stroll along the pretty horseshoe-shaped bay stopping for an ice cream or café con leche. Feeling a little peckish, you settle on one of the many fabulous seafood restaurants Puerto Soller is justifiably famous for. After a delicious meal and a post-prandial digestif you drop into a waterfront bar to wind down a little and soak up the resort’s genial atmosphere. But it’s been a long day

so you choose to return to your Puerto Soller holiday home for an early night, because in the morning, you’ve got that boat trip booked for a great day out for the whole family.

How to get to Puerto Soller

Puerto Soller is easy to reach by car, bus and taxi from Palma and its international airport. There is a direct major road from the capital (the Ma-11) which tunnels through the mountains. If you have plenty of time, there is also a longer, more scenic road via the Ma-11a which hairpins over the mountains in a most attractive manner and saves paying the tunnel toll. Buses also run regularly to here from Palma.

So whether you’re looking to rent a splendid holiday villa for family and friends or a chic, contemporary apartment for a well-earned romantic break, we at Balearic Villas would be happy to help you find your dream rental property in the gorgeous resort of Puerto Soller.

One thing’s for sure, as soon as you arrive at your holiday rental accommodation in Puerto Soller you’ll immediately want to explore this delightful town and surrounding countryside!