The swallows have all but gone, just a few stragglers left soaking up the last rays of early winter sunshine. They have booked the last flights to regional airports back in the UK before the closed season schedules begin in earnest. Our Soller swallows are those who arrive, settle and then at the first sign…
We said good bye to Elena Davis 1915 to 2016 By Shirley Roberts Published in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Thursday 7th October 2016 On Thursday 6th October 2016 over fifty people gathered in Soller. We were following the express wishes of Elena Davis who died a few weeks ago. Elena was 101 and everyone thought…
The world seems an easier place when you are walking amongst great beauty 2022-01-20 Palma By Shirley Roberts The walks of Mallorca are well catalogued and the decision to create the routes 221 and 222 were inspired. Eventually, using these routes a walk around the whole of Mallorca will be possible. Of course, for such…
Today I bring you the pictures taken by Gary Lloyd Rees, a regular swallow from Canada who usually join us annually. Kate and Gary are a lovely couple who bring a great camera and add to the Soller Valley photographic collection each year. They have an interesting story to tell and are honorary Sollerics. We are…
Walkers – rejoice – ROUTE 221 is all for you The signposts are everywhere in the Soller Valley pointing you in the right direction. This is work in progress and the route will get longer and longer each year. Get to know the 221 and the mountain walkers paradise that we live amongst will open…
Hidden Valley – Interesting facts of the weekFigures published this week state that 36.5% of properties in Mallorca are owned by foreigners.ABC Mallorca, in one of their articles have lifted the lid on the developments planned for the Port of Soller They say ‘In the natural harbour of Puerto de Sóller, apartments used to be…
General information on schooling in Soller and Mallorcahttp://www.sollerweb.com/schoollandpage.htmlState education is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education.School is compulsory and free of charge for all children from age six to sixteen Children are required to be registered in school at the age of 6 years in Spain. The system of pre school education from 3…
The parking stories of Soller Published in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Tuesday 14th April 2015 Photograph by Rachel Fox I have to admit to owning the most bashed and scratched car in Soller. I use it as a badge of honour to prove the many times I have to go in and out of narrow…
Mid September brings the crowds Published in the Majorca Daily BulletinTuesday 20th September 2016 Photograph by Rachel Fox The Soller Tram has finished its Nit Tram schedule and is back to the normal timetable. The people really enjoy the late night trams of the summer and this year there is a special poignancy. The rumbles…
Hidden behind the mountains of the Tramuntana and at the end of the tunnel lies our City. Soller, the gateway to the Hidden Valley in all it’s beauty. Not everyone is a fan, indeed many find the parochial charms very limiting. Phrases like ‘you can’t live on scenery alone’ are to be heard and also the…
