Sóller

Sóller is a town 3 km inland from the north west coast and is easy to get to from Palma as a road tunnel means that you do not have to negotiate the winding road with many hairpin bends. However, we chose the mountain road so we could take in the scenery - when we returned, we used the tunnel.

The very straight road from Palma was being resurfaced and the new tarmac, pebbles and traditional stone wall made for an interesting composition.

The traditional Mallorcan stone walls certainly have their own style with their 5 sided stones often laid in an arch pattern - that's why they are referred to as polygonal walls.

Lunch was in the grounds of the Gran Hotel...

...although we didn't get to drive the Bugatti vintage car on display.

I had the Vichyssoise, Margaret the salad...

...followed by Carrillada, pigs cheeks, while Margaret had the fish...

...and then coffee in the lounge.

After lunch a ride on the Tranvía de Sóller...

...down to the Port de Sóller. The tram route opened in 1913 and uses heritage carriages.

The Port de Sóller is a delight for the tourist and is very popular even during our low season visit.

The Port forms a natural harbour in a tranquil bay.

Back to Sóller by bus to collect the car from where it was parked outside the Jardí Botanic - so much to do and so little time so we shall pay it a visit next time!