Shirley Roberts
'Soller Shirley' Facebook page started fifteen years ago. The daily ramblings on events and life in the Soller Valley continues to this day. ‘Spotlight on Soller’ is a weekly page in the Mallorca Bulletin and has been for over 10 years. I Immersed myself in the Soller world I left London for. Every day I learn something new and tell the tale. I was part of three generational move to the Soller Valley and have had the joy of watching my grandchildren grow on this wonderful island. A previous life in journalism for the Times Newspaper, General Manager of a London Hotel and the creator of a start-up company, in North London (eventually sold to a PLC) sums up my life. I am now back where I started, writing stories every day and looking after www.sollerweb.com, Humans of Mallorca and Nan’s Day’s Out. I just love to tell a tale…
Spotlight on Soller: The change in the Covid Season
How has the pandemic changed the lives of the inhabitants of the Soller Valley?
Nan’s Day Out to the Santa Catalina Barrio...
Find out why the Santa Catalina Barrio is a favourite for many looking to buy or rent long term.
Spotlight on Soller: Here comes the competition
What will change for the Soller Valley when it turns amber?
Humans of Mallorca: The Ratlines of Mallorca
There was a time when Hitler's favourite commando was in Mallorca.
Spotlight on Soller: July arrives and brings its friends…
Life is returning to the "old normal" with a bang in the Soller Valley. Everything is open and the beach life is superb.
Nan’s Day Out to Randa…
Our contributor Shirley visits Puig de Randa, the highest point in the centre of the island and one of Mallorca’s sacred mountains.
Spotlight on Soller: Where are all our children going?
So how is life in the Soller Valley after the Balearic Island nudged up into the Green Zone?
Nan’s Day Out to the Church Bazaar
The Church has to completely revise its game plan for the immediate future.
Spotlight on Soller: A World Heritage site…
The Serra de Tramuntana have been declared a World Heritage Site for 10 years - What changes have we really seen?
Nan’s Day Out to sort ‘bits of paper’
Next time a bit of form filling takes you to the Strangers Office or to Traffico you can have an amazing experience afterwards.
Spotlight on Soller: Let’s bring the party to Soller
This summer might turn out to be the best for events and gatherings in years in the Soller Valley.
Nan’s Day Out to the village of the stars
Our contributor Shirley visits one of the hidden gems of inland Mallorca.
Spotlight on Soller: June has definitely arrived
Everything is now fully open, with no curfew, but there is an expectation of reasonableness.
Nan’s Day Out to Puigpunyent, Establiments and trams…
Today our contributor Shirley visits an idyllic mountain village with one of the best hotels in Mallorca.
Spotlight on Soller: High energy and moving on
Summer is almost here and with the Soller train back, the town is open to visitors.
Nan’s days out to Pina
This week Shirley visits the small village of Pina where ‘Nomadlanders’ are buoyant.
Spotlight on Soller: All about the distance travelled…
Check out what's been happening in Sóller this week and how became ‘the’ live music venue of Mallorca.
Nan’s Day Out to Llucmajor
Our contributor Shirley visits Llucmajor, 20 km from one of Mallorca's best beaches, Es trenc.
Spotlight on Soller: The Fun Begins
The 2021 season has begun, as people are back and restaurants are busy in the Soller Valley.
Nan’s Day Out to the pla
Today Shirley explores a place in the middle of the island where time appears to have stood still.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"