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.
Countdown to 2024: Weddings, celebrities, and new beginnings in the Soller Valley
New Year’s Eve starts with Sant Silvestre Fun Run from the Marina Tramontana, in Puerto Soller at 4 pm.
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.
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.”
Toursts descend from Soller's train
Toursts descend from Soller's train.
Comment
“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.
Shirley Roberts29/05/2024 10:34