Sóller: natural beauty, authentic tradition
05/26/2020
In the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana, in what some call the “Golden Valley”, lies Sóller. In the north-west of Mallorca, Sóller began to develop during the 19th century, when the area was completely cut off from the rest of the island by the mountains, but had a port from which oranges were exported. That port, which gives the town its name, now supports 44 km² of land thanks to the abundant citrus cultivation in the valley.
In the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana, in what some call the “Golden Valley”, lies Sóller. In the north-west of Mallorca, Sóller began to develop during the 19th century, when the area was completely cut off from the rest of the island by the mountains, but had a port from which oranges were exported. That port, which gives the town its name, now supports 44 km² of land thanks to the abundant citrus cultivation in the valley.
A stunning valley dominated by the impressive Puig Mayor, Mallorca’s highest peak at 1,445 metres above sea level. There are also easy routes that allow you to explore the island with ease. The Plaza de la Constitución stands as the beating heart of the village; bars and cafés all share a view of the imposing church of Sant Bartomeu.
In a 17th-century manor house now known as the station, you can enjoy a traditional ride on the renowned Sóller Railway, which runs to Palma five times a day and allows you to relive a journey that has been made for 90 years in vintage brass and mahogany carriages, making this train a truly unique mode of transport that was inaugurated in 1912 to carry fruit to the capital. Today, it is one of the island’s most unique tourist experiences.
Art plays a key role in the development of history, and Can Prunera, a restored Art Nouveau building, offers an interesting selection of artworks, including pieces by Picasso, Kandinsky and Warhol, as well as other local artists. The Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences and the Botanical Gardens invite us to discover how nature and culture coexist in one place.
A hidden harbour that today offers us a story woven from hidden corners, art, entertainment and the culture of the good life in Mallorca.
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