Location: Majorca (Mallorca) < Spain
Car: not necessary
Described by the Rough Guide as “one of the most laid-back and enjoyable towns on Mallorca”, Soller is an ideal base for exploring the rugged west of the island. Palma, and the beaches to the south and north are easily accessible by motorway and Port Soller, only minutes away by tram is itself a charming and unpretentious beach resort. The town’s narrow streets, lined by French-influenced nineteenth-century stone houses open up to the crowded cafes of the main square. Soller is well known for its Art Nouveau architecture and greater variety of shops and its food market. 20 minutes by car will bring you to Deia and further along to Valdemossa. Palma itself is a picturesque train ride away or a 45 minute car journey.