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Welcome to Soller

Set at the end of the scenic mountain steam train ride from Palma, Soller is a small, elegant and arty town. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery with mountains on all sides, the centre is a mix of picturesque narrow cobbled streets and a large leafy square. Soller enjoyed much of its development during the 19th Century as a result of trade with France, where it got wealthy on its crop of citrus fruit and olive oil. The area still retains the feel and influence of a Southern French town. Sitting in a bowl, surrounded on all sides by mountains, the extant of development in the area is naturally curbed and in the central town only infill and demolished sites offer opportunity for development. The square is a great place to enjoy a coffee, admire Gaudi's imposing church and watch the old tram rattle down to the nearby Port.

Just a couple of kilometres away the Port de Soller can be reached by tram. This is a low-key seaside resort, with a small sandy beach and plenty of cafés and restaurants. The area is also undergoing significant development and investment in a new marina for small boats as well as increasing the number of moorings for larger yachts. There have been a number of trendy new hotels opening in the past 18 months, the Aimia is a luxury, modern hotel with a spa and the Hotel Esplendido, a classic waterfront hotel for the 1930’s has been reformed by the Es Portixol hotel group. Property prices have seen a steady increase over the same period with several new developments.

Close to Soller is the picture postcard villages of Fornalutx and Biniaraix, immaculate ancient villages set in a dramatic landscape. Both villages sit under the Tramuntana mountains highest peak, Puig Mayor.

Soller’s popularity is increasing as the road link to Palma enhanced by the Soller Tunnel a few years ago, is made easier with an extension to the carriageway. Soller residents benefit from a pass allowing free use of the toll tunnel linking the town to Palma and the south of the island.

Property in the town is generally composed of 3 storey townhouses of the 19th Century and some older Mallorcan type mansions. To the north of the town on the levels linking it with the Port of Soller, there are a number of recent new build apartment blocks and linked houses. These are generally low to middle quality build intended as affordable housing for the local population and an attempt to keep locals in the area who might otherwise be ‘out priced’ by foreign residents and investors buying in the town. New developments are limited and it is felt that the development of high quality apartments in the area is a market not currently catered for in the town. We are confident that there is nothing else currently on offer in the area of such quality and close access to the local amenities. The apartments should appeal to both local buyers and investors looking for rental potential, which is high during most of the year due to the town and ports appeal during the peak season and walking in the Tramuntana mountains in the off season.

Soller – a different Mallorca…

A very special place, disconnected from the rest of the island for centuries by towering mountains and with a French flavour, Soller is fast becoming a favourite destination for people looking for something different. Arrive in Mallorca by 21st Century aeroplane and end your journey leaving for Soller on the 19th Century train, running from Palma to the centre of Soller. As soon as you are on the train you can start to leave behind the rest of the world, the looming mountains to the North of Palma are the entrance gate to a different Mallorca. On through the almond orchards before the tunnel brings you out on the other side of the mountain range, into the citrus fruit orchards that made Soller wealthy and gave the town that French flair that is still so evident in the grandiose classical architecture.

Elegant, Different, Grand, Individual, Special, Personality – Soller….

Nestled in a natural bowl formed by the towering mountains of the Tramuntana Range the town is connected to the Port of Soller by another 19th Century train. This is the port from where the locally harvested oranges and lemons were transported to France for centuries, giving Soller it’s wealth and French influences. To the East the villages of Biniaraix and Fornalutx are the perfect places to stop for a rest and sample freshly squeezed orange juice before proceeding on foot up the ancient mule paths, through the olive terraces before finding yourself on the top of the mountain range with the most spectacular views over the entire valley and the glittering Mediterranean sea beyond.

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Life in Soller offers both a glimpse back to simpler times, but also modern convenience. The town and port both have a cosmopolitan café lifestyle, boutiques, delicatessens, bars and restaurants.

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