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Sóller Valley Hike: Tramuntana Villages

March 12, 2023March 13, 2023

The town of Sóller is both a popular destination and a great starting point for hikers. Surrounded by the Tramuntana and some of the most beautiful mountain villages. The orchard of Mallorca is famous for its oranges and lemons. An easy Sóller valley hike takes you through the unique cultural landscape. The circular route starts in the center of Sóller, and in no time the road is lined with small country houses and lush gardens, with palm and citrus trees. Take the cobbled path to Fornalutx…

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Happy Feet: Ben Calçat

August 28, 2022September 4, 2022

Visiting Sóller most people love to stroll along picturesque Carrer Luna with its Modernisme facades and small stores. And many stop in front of Ben Calçat, famous for the colorful porqueres. But only few know that this typical Mallorcan shoe is even made here. In the back of the narrow store hides a unique workshop where the Mira family has been manufacturing footwear for decades. And they are happy to share the passion for shoemaking with their customers. Legend has it that a poor man from…

Outdoors

From Cúber to Sóller: Barranc de Biniaraix

May 8, 2022May 8, 2022

The hike from Cúber to Sóller connects two most beautiful places on Mallorca. Surrounded by the highest mountains of the Tramuntana the water reservoir resembles an aquamarin. Well filled this time, and the surface rippled by a strong wind…

Misc

The scent of spring on Mallorca: Happy Easter!

April 4, 2021April 3, 2021

Once again, Semana Santa on Mallorca is very different this year. Without processions, without music. In the city, the smell of empanadas and crespells reminds us of Easter. And in the countryside, orange trees are in full bloom. I have always…

Food

Rock’n Roll Heart: Ca’n Boqueta

October 15, 2020October 6, 2022

The literal meaning of Sóller is golden valley. With its beautiful orchards, proud mansions, secluded gardens, and picturesque alleys Sóller surely is the heart of the Tramuntana. The starting point of many exciting hiking and cycling tours and…

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All aboard: El Tren de Sóller

September 18, 2020June 1, 2021

Clickety-clack, clickety-clack – it’s the sound of a train in an old black and white film. But the setting is extremely colorful. Summer landscape is flying past the train windows while the mountains of the Tramuntana are luring in the…

Outdoors

Spring to life: Happy Easter!

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019

I wake up to the light of a new day and get up early. The previous nights have been filled with solemn music and the flickering shadows of the Easter processions. The traditional parades mark the end of the Holy Week. And Easter is the symbol…

Art

Coming home: Can Prunera

September 20, 2018October 8, 2018

Oranges and architecture share a long story on Mallorca. The stunning facades of Sóller reflect the changeful history of a vibrant fruit trade. One of the most impressive mansions, Can Prunera, bears witness of commerce and migration. Today it…