The Ferrocarril of Soller, in charge of train and tram, had a bumper year in 2024
The Ferrocarril of Soller, in charge of train and tram, had a bumper year in 2024.
January in Soller: A quiet pause before the storm of the season
Experience the tranquil charm of January in Soller, a peaceful pause before the bustling season begins. Discover serene landscapes, local traditions, and a slower pace of life in this enchanting Mallorcan town.
Living in Soller: For a season or for ever?
Rich, poor, lonely, transient, entitled, happy, fulfilled, content. Which adjective describes you in your life in this beautiful place?
November in Soller: From tourist trails to holiday traditions
The question of the week is when are you putting your Christmas decorations up?
Christmas lights in Soller
The Christmas lights in Soller usually get switched on around December 8.
The tourism dam has burst its banks
"Instead, the best solution would be to reinstate the Soller tunnel, charging day visitors and sight-seeing coaches a fee for entry."
Autumn in Soller Valley: Balancing beauty and bottlenecks
Discover why this vibrant region remains a favorite for tourists and locals alike.
General view of the centre of Soller which is getting harder to visit due to traffic jams
General view of the centre of Soller which is getting harder to visit due to traffic jams.
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.
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...
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- Tourists' favourite places in Mallorca in the winter
- Fears that other hotels in Mallorca will be occupied by squatters
- Pay 300,000 euros and the Cala Bona hotel squatters will leave
- Short term rental regulations will cost Spain billions and jobs
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Christmas in the Soller Valley: Tradition, triumphs, and a touch of perspective
Christmas is a mixed goody bag for us all which becomes three holidays in Soller.
Shirley Roberts20/12/2024 11:05