Sóller & Vintage Train
Sóller / Tren de Sóller
A wooden vintage train, in service since 1912, crosses the Serra de Tramuntana through 13 tunnels to the orange-grove valley of Sóller.
The Sóller Railway opened in 1912, linking Palma with the town of Sóller in the northern valley. It runs 27 km, passing through 13 tunnels and several viaducts, and still uses its early 20th-century wooden carriages, nicknamed the “Red Lightning.” The journey takes about one hour. The train stops briefly at a lookout near the mountain pass (Mirador des Pujol d'en Banya) for views over the Sóller Valley. For the best views, sit on the right side on the outbound trip. Sóller is famous for its oranges and lemons. In the central Plaça de la Constitució stands the modernist Church of Sant Bartomeu, designed by a disciple of Gaudí. Cafés around the square serve freshly squeezed orange juice and orange ice cream. From the town centre, a historic wooden tram (about 20 minutes) continues to Port de Sóller, a horseshoe-shaped natural harbour that is ideal for seafood and sunsets. A one-way train ticket costs about 25 euros, and a return ticket is better value. Combined tickets covering the train, tram and boat are also available. Winter timetables have fewer services, so check the official website before you go. From Port de Sóller, boats also run along the coast to Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis gorge. Getting there: the train station is next to Plaça d'Espanya in Palma. By car, the Ma-11 tunnel route takes about 30 minutes (toll road).
Opening hours
Multiple daily trains (fewer in winter); check official website for timetable
Nearby sights
- Fornalutx
- Barranc de Biniaraix
- Jardins d'Alfàbia
- Deià
- Son Marroig & Sa Foradada
- Valldemossa
- Sa Calobra & Torrent de Pareis
- Sanctuary of Lluc