Sóller

The town of Sóller should not be missed when exploring the island of Mallorca. It has numerous manorial houses, as well as a curious tramway leading to the romantic fishing port. The tramway's main station has been restored and houses a museum dedicated to Picasso and Joan Miró.

The center of Sóller is the Plaça Constitució. The square has a fountain and it is surrounded by numerous café's. On the square you'll also find the neo-Gothic Parroquia de San Bartolomé, which was founded in 1236. Its bellfry dates from 1904. The ajuntament (town hall) is next to it. The building that houses the Banco de Sóller dates from 1912.

Most streets in central Sóller are lined with historic houses that date from the 16th to 18th centuries. Other interesting sites include the Museo de Sóller and the Convent of San Francisco.

There is a small river in Sóller that is crossed by several scenic bridges. On the outskirts of town is the Jardí Botanic (botanical garden). It also boasts El Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals (The Museum of Balearic Natural Sciences).

Accommodation and restaurants are available in Sóller. The town is on Mallorca's northern coast, 555 km southeast from Madrid.

Only a short way east from Sóller is the town of Biniaraix, which is an outstanding example of typical Mallorquinian architecture.