Sóller
Orange groves, a historic wooden train and walks in the Serra de Tramuntana on Mallorca.
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Sóller is a town and valley in the northwest of Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands of Spain. Orange groves cover the valley, and the town is surrounded by the Serra de Tramuntana, a mountain range that UNESCO has listed as a cultural landscape. The valley suits a slow pace, scenery and walking more than a beach stay.
The historic wooden train runs from Palma through the mountains to Sóller, and a tram continues from the town down to Port de Sóller, which has a bay, a beach and a harbour. The train climbs through the hills, so the views change as you go. A day is enough to ride the train and tram, but two nights leave time for a mountain walk. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking, because summer is very hot.
Sóller in five
- Ride the historic train from PalmaThe wooden train climbs through tunnels to Sóller in about an hour. Book ahead in summer and check the departure times on the official site.Mallorca
- Continue by tram to Port de SóllerA vintage tram links the town and the port. It is a short ride, but it fills in summer, so go early or late.
- Walk part of the GR 221The Dry Stone Route crosses the Tramuntana through Sóller. Pick a short stage with a bus back, and carry water and a layer, since mountain weather changes quickly.
- Stay a night for the valley after the day-trippersEvenings in the plaza are quiet once the trains leave. Rooms are in village houses and small hotels; book early in summer.
- Plan the mountain road with careThe Ma-10 and the tunnel road are the ways in by car. Narrow bends and cyclists make early starts easier.Valldemossa
Need to know
- Airport
- Palma (PMI), about 45–60 min by road
- Getting there
- Historic train from Palma in about 1 hour; buses and car
- Getting around
- Walkable village; tram to the port; walking paths
- Best base
- The village center for evenings; Port de Sóller for the sea
- Time needed
- 1 day; 2 nights for walking
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear8 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Mild, quietJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Almond blossomFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Almond blossom
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°MildMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Spring walksAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring walks
- MayPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Warm, greenMayPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low17°Warm, long daysJuneClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, long days
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low20°HotJulyClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh29°Low20°Hot, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°WarmSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Mild, quietOctoberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°CoolNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh13°Low8°Quiet, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, wet
Average daily high and low in Sóller, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Sóller
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
17
- Feels like
- 16°
- Humidity
- 67%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Sóller
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today18°16°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue17°15°95%Tuesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Wed18°16°45%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Thu20°17°48%Thursday: Rain. High 20°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Fri19°16°9%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Sat20°15°10%Saturday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sun23°17°12%Sunday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 12%.
Updated 06:18 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Port de Sóllerabout 15 min by tramA horseshoe bay with cafés, boats and a short promenade.
- Valldemossaabout 45 min by roadThe Chopin monastery village and mountain views.Read the guide
- Palma de Mallorcaabout 1 hour by trainThe cathedral city for a museum day or an evening.Read the guide
Before you go to Sóller
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Rules for Sóller, checked
- Spain is part of the Schengen Area, so entry rules follow EU law. Check your requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site before you fly.Source
- Non-EU travellers may be fingerprinted and photographed at the border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the European Commission's EES page for current rules.
- Fire-risk periods can ban open flames and close paths in the Serra de Tramuntana. Check the Balearic government's fire-risk alerts before you walk.
Plan around Sóller
A mountain village and monastery to the south
Read the guideWestern MallorcaSheltered coast beyond the Tramuntana
Read the guidePalma de MallorcaThe starting point for the train
Read the guidePollença travel guideAnother Tramuntana town to the north-east
Read the guideMallorca travel guideThe whole island
Read the guideAll of SpainCities, trains, islands and entry rules for a Spain trip
Read the guideSóller FAQ
Is Sóller worth visiting?
Yes. The valley, the historic train and the tram are the draw, and it is the easiest base for the Tramuntana. Allow a day or stay a night.
How do you get from Palma to Sóller?
Take the historic train, about an hour, or a bus or car. The train is the scenic option, and the bus is cheaper.
How many days do you need in Sóller?
One day covers the train, the tram and lunch in the port. Two nights let you add a walking stage on the GR 221.
Is Sóller good for hiking?
Yes, the area has marked paths, but weather can change fast and some stages are steep. Take water, a layer and a map.
When is the best time to visit Sóller?
April–June and September–October for walking weather and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy.