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Soller - A Quick Guide

The achingly pretty old town of Soller is often regarded as one the most beautiful on the island. It’s a tranquil rural sort of place where much centres on the surrounding orange groves and the harvest of its famous fruit.

The town lies in a delightful spot between the spectacular Tramuntana Mountains of western Mallorca, and the deep blue Mediterranean Sea. Life tends to revolve around the pretty central square, Placa Consitucio, where the numerous bars, cafés and restaurants vie for trade.

The area around Soller is absolutely ideal for renting a holiday home, particularly if you like walking, cycling or just exploring the flora and fauna of this delightful part of Mallorca. It’s also a bit of a foodies’ paradise.

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 Soller to help you make the most of your dream holiday.

Placa Constitucio – this small central square is the beating heart of Soller. Large, ancient plane trees and bustling cafes and bars, act as the perfect backdrop to the impressive neo-gothic St Bartomeu church.

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

Station Master’s House – this small quaint building at the Soller train terminus has been transformed into a miniature art gallery featuring works by Picasso and Miro.

Banco de Soller – appreciate this modernist architectural masterpiece designed by a follower of the eccentric architect, Gaudi.

Fet a Soller – a delightful little shop selling local produce such as olives, nuts, wine, fruit juices and the fabulous Soller orange jam!

Museu Balear de Ciencies Naturals – the Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences has both a permanent collection featuring an assortment of island rocks and fossils, as well as a revolving exhibition. The attractive Botanic Garden outside shows a variety of plants native to Mallorca.

Can Prunera Museu Modernista – see displays of Modernista fittings and furnishings as well as sketches by international artists.

Puerto Soller - the beautiful horseshoe shaped beach resort of Puerto Soller is just a short distance away and well worth a visit, particularly via the ancient tram (locally known as the ‘Orange Express’) which rattles down to the port area every half hour.

Deia Archaeological Museum - located in a converted old mill in Deia, just a short drive away, the museum is one of the oldest buildings in the village. It mainly features archaeological discoveries of prehistoric items found in local caves and sites.

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!

Your perfect holiday accommodation in Soller

The beautiful town of Soller is the essence of what is so special about Mallorca. Thoroughly enjoyable and totally laid back, it’s a great place to rent a villa, townhouse or apartment for a special holiday.

It’s a joy to discover Soller’s narrow pretty lanes, lovely old stone houses, the attractive main square, numerous bustling cafes and restaurants, gorgeous orange groves...and all this acting as a gateway to the spectacular Tramuntana mountain range.

So whether it’s a cool, contemporary villa, a traditional Soller townhouse or a cosy, modern apartment overlooking the Tramuntana Mountains, 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 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 picturesque old town of 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 into the town square stopping for a café con leche. Feeling a little peckish, you settle on one of the many restaurants to be found in Soller. After a tasty meal and a post-prandial digestif you drop into one of the bars to wind down a little and soak up the atmosphere. But it’s been a long day so you choose to return to your Soller holiday home for an early night, because in the morning, you’ve got the whole delightful region in the shadow of the Tramuntana Mountains just waiting to be explored.

How to get to Soller

Apart from the spectacular train journey from Palma, Soller is easy to reach by car and bus. There is a direct major road from Palma (the Ma-11) which tunnels through the mountains, taking about 30 minutes. 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 from the capital city of Palma.

So whether you’re looking to rent a holiday villa for family and friends, a traditional townhouse to soak up the atmosphere of the place, 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 pretty town of Soller.

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