Sóller and Port de Sóller are popular tourist destinations in Mallorca. And for good reason, they are both absolutely beautiful towns, steeped in historic architecture and landscapes. When we first visited Mallorca to prepare for our move here, we heard so many people say that they loved these towns, that we knew this was a trip we needed to take.
As luck would have it, in March of this year (2025) we had family visit us on the island, and this was the ideal getaway to explore a bit of Mallorca with them. So, we did a little research, and laid out our plan to make the trip.
Getting to Sóller and Port Sóller is easy from Palma. Located by Plaza España and Estacíon Intermodal (bus and train station) is the Sóller Train Station which houses the antique train that takes visitors to Sóller.
The cost of the train from downtown Palma to Sóller, plus a short tram ride from Sóller to Port Sóller is 40 Euros per passenger, which can be bought in advance online, or at the station. The trains do fill up fast, so it is advisable to buy online, and probably a few days in advance.
The train takes about an hour, and passes through the pueblo of Bunyola where it stops to pick up more passengers. Taking the train to and from Bunyola is a little cheaper, and could be easier for travelers who don’t want to brave the busy Plaza Español crowds or who need easier parking.
We took the train in March, and it was perfect weather. Gorgeous blue skies, and an ideal temperature for a light rain jacket to keep away any chill. From the outside the train cars are clad in vertical blonde wood boards. Inside, a central aisle separates 2 small 2 person bench seats along the windows. On my trip, nearly all the passengers had lowered the windows, and the cool air from outside blew in alongside the sounds of the clanging and chugging of the wheels on the tracks.
After wandering Sóller for a while, we boarded the tram to Port de Sóller a short distance away.
Port de Sóller was certainly a gorgeous place to find myself wandering. The sea views are spectacular, and the port is packed with endless motor boats and sail boats of all types. The town is beautiful and has all the amenities you would need for a visit. We had some food and coffee at one of the local spots, and if I recall, it was quite good.
The return trip is the exact opposite of the trip out. We had picked one of the last trains back to Palma so that we could wander as much as possible, and that was certainly the right decision. These towns would make for a perfect location for a week visit to the island and as a launching off point for any number of beautiful day trips.
