Serra de Tramuntana (north-west)
Sóller
Sóller is a small town in north-west Mallorca, set in a valley shaped by orange groves between the Serra de Tramuntana and the sea. It can be reached on the historic narrow-gauge railway from Palma and is well suited to hiking, culture and holidays without a hire car.
Hiking Culture & town Couples Nature Without a hire car
The wooden train links Sóller with the harbour and Palma.
Sóller is not a holiday resort but a town with its own everyday life: market days, schools, craft workshops and cafés around the Plaça Constitució. For centuries it was easier to get from the valley to France by ship than over the mountains to Palma – hence the Modernista façades financed with citrus and trading money. If you stay here, you can combine hikes, the train, the tram and the harbour without your own car.
Is Sóller right for your holiday?
Well suited to
- Hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana
- Spring and autumn
- Holidays without a hire car thanks to the train and tram
- Architecture and café culture
Less suited to
- Beach holidays right outside your accommodation
- Families who need a short walk to a sandy beach
At a glance
- Region
- Serra de Tramuntana (north-west)
- From the airport
- 42 km · approx. 45 min
- Without a car
- 4/5
- Nearby beaches
- Sa Calobra / Torrent de Pareis, Platja d'en Repic
- Coordinates
- 39.7667, 2.7156
Town profile compared
Editorial assessment from 1 to 5 – for comparing places, not as a rating.
- Beach1/5
- Peace and quiet4/5
- Nightlife2/5
- Families3/5
- Culture5/5
- Food & drink4/5
On the ground
What makes Sóller special
Plaça Constitució and Sant Bartomeu
The main square, with the church façade remodelled in Modernista style by Joan Rubió, a pupil of Gaudí, is both a meeting place and the tram's terminus.
Ferrocarril de Sóller
The wooden train from 1912 takes just over an hour from Palma through thirteen tunnels into the valley. Seats are scarce in the high season – it pays to travel early.
Hike to Fornalutx
Along cobbled paths and olive terraces you reach one of the island's best-preserved mountain villages in around an hour.
Oranges and olive oil
The valley lives from citrus growing. Freshly squeezed juice, marmalades and oil from local mills are not souvenir goods here but everyday products.
Accommodation
Where to stay in Sóller?
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Getting around
Everything within the town is walkable, the harbour can be reached by tram and Palma by train. For mountain villages such as Fornalutx or Deià you need a bus or taxi.
Bus connections: Train from Palma (Ferrocarril de Sóller), tram to Port de Sóller, buses through the tunnel to Palma and along the coast road.
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Activities & experiences in Sóller
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Ferrocarril de Sóller
Train ride / culture
The historic narrow-gauge railway links Sóller with Palma through the Tramuntana.
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Tram to Port de Sóller
Excursion
The historic tram runs from the centre of Sóller to the harbour.
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Jardí Botànic de Sóller
Nature / culture / family
Botanical garden and natural history museum focusing on the plant life of the Balearic Islands.
Carretera Palma–Port de Sóller, Km 30,5, 07100 Sóller
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Hiking towards Fornalutx
Hiking
Cobbled paths lead through olive and citrus groves towards Fornalutx.
Beaches
Swimming near Sóller
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Sa Calobra / Torrent de Pareis
Pebbles · approx. 60 m Pebble beach at the mouth of the impressive rocky gorge between two gigantic rock walls. Snorkelling Beach profile →
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Platja d'en Repic
Coarse sand · approx. 250 m Family-friendly beach on the southern shore of Sóller's circular natural harbour bay. Families Snorkelling Beach profile →
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Excursions
Activities around Sóller
Location of Sóller and the nearest beaches.
Food & drink
Restaurants in Sóller
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Michelin star Michelin Green Star Repsol Soles €€€€
Béns d'Avall
Sóller
Mallorcan
Fine-dining restaurant run by the Vicens family in a clifftop setting.
- Sea view
- Special view
- Fine dining
Plan ahead from Sóller
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Frequently asked questions about Sóller
How do you get to Sóller?
Most scenically on the historic narrow-gauge railway from Palma (around one hour), fastest by car through the Sóller tunnel in about 30 minutes from Palma. From the airport it takes around 45 minutes.
Is there a beach in Sóller?
Not in the town itself. The nearest beach is in Port de Sóller, a good ten minutes away on the historic tram.
Does Sóller work without a hire car?
Yes. The train to Palma, the tram to the harbour and buses to the mountain villages cover most routes. Only remote hiking trailheads are awkward without a car.