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…
Discovering the essence of Soller: A local's guide to must-see gems
"A little project for the 'Lonely Planet' guidebook taught me that what readers seem to love most, is a locals view of their favourite things..."
Tracks of change: Navigating the commuter landscape in Soller
What a year to review, as Mallorca got hotter and busier than ever.
Embracing change in the Soller Valley
All these factors contribute to the commuter feel where the only people in town during the day are the carers of young children and the elderly.
From Seville to Soller: A tale of two worlds
Local residents have been to the Town Hall to see the plans and were surprised and the size and scale of the new hotel rising from the ashes.
November sees more visitors than usual in Soller
“The Soller Tram has changed to an hourly service this month and the Soller Train to four journeys a day.”
Changing tides and culinary delights: Soller's autumn transformation
“The word on the street says Soller is to have a significant opening by a Swedish super chef. I know lots of details but can’t print them yet!”
Catching the midnight bus: Soller's new era of transportation
This year, for the first time, the buses ran to midnight to fill this criterion. We are all waiting to see if this continues with the winter timetable to be published for November 1.
Unveiling Puerto Soller's rich military history and current challenges
This is also the week where repairs are being done to the two road tunnels in our world.
Soller's Trail race debut: A yearly fixture in the making
It is hoped this will take its place in the official list of races from 2024 onwards, encouraging sports people to the Soller Valley to race.
Resurrecting Soller's 'Boulevard' and reviving Can Canals Garden
We are all hoping to visit the fountain as it is brought to life and water starts to flow.
An idyllic September spell in Soller
Change is all around us, with lovely, excited incomers ready to start their adventure, and others swapping the Soller scene for another and looking forward to new locations and adventures.
Spotlight on Soller: From summer traffic jams to Winter jazz
The Soller train doesn't run for a couple of months and Soller reverts to being local and Mallorcan speaking.
That was the week that was, in the Soller Valley
“The normal life of the Soller Valley picks up its own momentum now. The saturated tourism months are ending and, although October and November are very busy months...”
Hotels are at full occupancy in Soller and fine chefs very busy as the ‘foodies’ are in Town!
On September 22 and 23 trainloads will be arriving to the port from Palma for the Havaneres Festival which takes place on the Repic Beach.
Soller Valley moves on from fiesta to welcome September and autumn
The devils, the dragon, the drums, the fire run, and the macabre story will captivate Soller Square on Sunday at 10.30pm
Soller Fiesta Frenzy: Preparing for the ultimate celebration!
“Come and see us today and stay for the great ‘Night of Art’where music and art combine around every corner...”
Every newcomer has their story in Soller
The people who choose to settle for a season or for ever, in Soller, are making their choice for their own reasons.
‘August, nothing much to think about’ rant in Soller
It really is party time in the Soller Valley.
"Big brother" is watching in Soller
The inspectors are out and about in the Soller Valley at present.
Comment
"I love a tourist"
Soller Valley life to me has always meant the ‘chatter’.
Shirley Roberts 18/12/2023 09:28