Route: Port de Sóller
Area: North West Mallorca
Date of walk: 6th September 2015
Walkers: Andrew and Gilly
Distance: 2.8 miles
Weather: overcast and warm
On the first morning of our stay in Mallorca we decided on a short walk from our base in Sóller in order to get our bearings. A walk to nearby Port de Sóller on the north west coast of the island would fit the bill perfectly
We set off from our rented villa and walked through the attractive streets of the town before joining a rough cobbled path which took us through the woods to the edge of the port
After wandering along the seafront for a while, we caught the old wooden tram back to Sóller – a wonderful way to return to base and a good start to our short walking holiday, though the weather was rather uninspiring
Note: the link shows the route we took, which started at our villa. Anyone following this route will need to adapt it, depending on the start point. The nearby main square is recommended – there are numerous walks out of Sóller starting here
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Looking over Sóller towards its port from the balcony of our rented villa
We walk along the cami de sa Figuera past the local church
Looking towards the Tramuntana mountains, which provide a spectacular backdrop to Sóller
We follow a dirt track towards the port
Walking through groves of old olive trees
The path is quite rocky at times but it’s easy going
Port de Sóller comes into view
Heading down to the port
We arrive in the port
Down by the beach
Further round the bay
The harbour
We decided to catch the famous old electric tram back to Sóller
The route took us round the bay of the port…
…and after an enjoyable 15 minute ride we arrived at the main square in Sóller, which is dominated by the facade of St Bartholomew Church
