Fornalutx, beauty made of stone
Fornalutx is a small town located in the foothills of the Puig Mayor, northwest Soller Valley, in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana. Its particular topography -located on a mountainside – printed in a special character to this town that has made its steep, cobbled streets its biggest appeal. Such attractiveness has been awarded […]
The Celebration of Sant Antoni in Sóller
With the arrival of winter cold, the town of Sóller gets ready to celebrate one of the most ancient and pagan festivals of the traditional repertoire of Majorcan culture, we’re referring to Sant Antoni Abat. This festival is held on 16th and 17th January and is characterized by being full of symbolism that has been […]
Soller, a hidden paradise among mountains
The town of Sóller is located on the northwestern side of the island of Majorca, in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana. This unique location has become an essential destination for all hiking lovers who visit our community. With a population of around fourteen thousand inhabitants, the town of Sóller sits in the lower […]
An example of Majorcan “possessió” in the Serra de Tramuntana, the Es Port Hotel
The most abundant and impressive heritage element in the Serra de Tramuntana is the Majorcan “possessió” which is the name given to large rural properties typical of the island and its history. The historical, social, economic and cultural relevance of this architectural monument is key to understand the history of Majorca, as this was a […]
Majorca’s sea and mountain cuisine, Stuffed squid
With the onset of winter Sóller fishermen get ready for squid fishing. This cephalopod mollusc is the main ingredient of a very typical dish of traditional Majorcan cuisine. A feature of our cookery, like in the rest of regions surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, are its commonly called “sea and mountain” or “land and sea” […]
