Surrounding Area:
There are many beautiful villages set in the Soller valley amidst the magnificent Tramuntana mountain range. The village of Fornalutx is recognised as being one of the most charming in Mallorca, and richly deserves its reputation. Soller, the nearest town, is approximately 5 minutes drive away and has a Saturday open market as well as many shops, cafes and restaurants. The famous vintage wooden trams take approximately 10 minutes from Port Soller to reach Soller. Deia and Valldemossa are both within 25 minutes drive along with many other interesting villages and coastal towns.
This is an excellent situation for walking holidays. Many famous walks start from Port Soller and there are guides to help you get the best walk to match your fitness level.
Article from Sunday Times :
Puerto Soller is one of Mallorca’s prettiest and one of the most popular resorts. Fringed by forested mountains, it has a sheltered, child-friendly beach, some excellent seafood restaurants and a 19th Century town tram that runs into the neighbouring town of Soller.