Port de Soller

Port de Soller
Port de Soller: The port directly on the Tramuntana mountain range is the epitome Majorcan vegetation. The almond blossom, the visitor experiences very intense here in the spring, the scent of orange and lemon groves is simply breathtaking, so that one can say without a doubt: Port de Soller is far more than just a port.
The Arabs were in this port home. "Sulliar" they called him, as they drove lush crops of Mediterranean crops. Translated, Sulliar: Valley of Gold. Mainly fishermen and hunters, it should have been his time, who settled in Soller and there, as elsewhere in the world also operated brisk trade. Even today there are lively in the beautiful harbor, because many tourists come here, but also because friends know Nautical Puerto de Soller is greatly appreciated. For sailors and motorboat driver he is known as the only "safe" starting point in the Tramuntana mountains, because he is very protected. In recent years, there was therefore a very active construction observed, because the port was expanded for large yachts. Now, the toilets are fine, even with a full service technology issues is offered. The waterfront is comfortable with many restaurants.
Who needs holiday in boat movement on land, has it not far from Soller. The Tramuntana mountain range has old paths, where it is partly high. The view of mountain peaks, the Mediterranean and the many fruit trees, with its many breathtaking.
Soller in place a stroll through the many narrow streets is well worth seeing. You get there by car through a tunnel or with the "Red Lightning", the historic train that runs since 1913 and also connects Soller to its port.