August in Soller: Fiery fiestas, traditions, and transitions
Every village and town in Mallorca have their celebrations. In Soller we have one every month.
Parking has become a problem in Soller Valley
Parking has become a problem in Soller Valley.
Tourists sitting on a terrace in Puerto Soller
Tourists sitting on a terrace in Puerto Soller.
“Be careful what you wish for” is a phrase often heard...
Soller moves into this late spring zone with lots of unresolved issues relevant to the upcoming peak holiday season.
Summer in Soller: Embracing traditions and tackling change
The Fiesta of San Juan, the summer solstice, is next in the calendar of annual events.
Soller locals are revolting
If you’re planning a trip by road to Soller any time soon, may I offer a few words of advice?
A sinking ship?
Take Soller, my local town. Countless businesses and individuals thrive on tourism, but a chunk don’t, and they are increasingly resentful of the massive crowds now flooding into the valley.
Royal Photo Gate Fiasco
“Seemingly, Kate or William or someone at Kensington Palace, issued the snap in the hope of assuring the public about the state of the Princess of Wales’s health. Well, that truly backfired...”
Change comes to Soller Valley
Currently the window to watch is ‘take away’ food. New ideas and concepts are springing up all over Mallorca and certainly in the Soller Valley...
Sunset in the Port of Soller
Sunset in Puerto Soller.
General view of Bunyola
General view of Bunyola.
Discovering Bunyola: Gateway to scenic walks and historical charms
Many walkers don’t hire cars and use the bus to get to the starting points of good walking trails.
The return of the Soller Train for its 2024 season, takes place on Monday 5 February
The return of the Soller Train for its 2024 season, takes place on Monday 5 February.
Bittersweet realities and renewal: Updates from Soller Valley
Just one more week of the Soller Tram being out of service for annual repairs to the track. It will be back on 22nd January 2024.
A wet run in Soller Valley
A wet run in Soller Valley.
Soller's tram
The tram will be up on the 22 January and the Soller train will be back at the beginning of February.
The Sant Silvestre runners in their bright red t-shirts
The Sant Silvestre runners in their bright red t-shirts.
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Soller’s progress amid summer showers and celebrations
From the vibrant Nit of the Art festival to new developments like the Hiper Centro supermarket, Salino Port Hotel, and fresh parking solutions, find out what’s new in Soller and Puerto Soller. Explore the exciting changes and events shaping the local landscape.
Shirley Roberts16/08/2024 12:59