One of the more reasonably priced restaurants in Deia, offering nevertheless great views from the terrace and a wide selection of good Mallorquin and Mediterranean dishes.
Tel: {0034} 971 639 265
Felipe Bauza 1
07179, Deia
Mallorca
Located at La Residencia Hotel in Deia, the restaurant El Olivo is set in a converted olive press and makes for an elegant and romantic candlelit dinner setting. Chef Guillermo Mendez produces a superb Mediterranean menu and the restaurant gets the highest praise by all those who have enjoyed eating here; booking is advisable.
Tel: {0034} 971 636 046
C/ Son Canals s/n
07179, Deia
Mallorca
A fantastic Michelin star restaurant run by chef Josef Sauerschell. High up in Deia and set in a beautiful stone house, the restaurant offers superb views from the open terrace.
The food is excellent, even reportedly verging towards the sublime, and includes an A la Carte and degustation menu alongside a special vegetarian menu. The suckling pig comes recommended as the best ever tasted and the wine list will satisfy most connoisseurs.
Tel: {0034} 971 639 501
Another superb restaurant in the village of Deia, where chef Sebastian, has created a stylish and romantic restaurant in converted stone stables, where warm stone walls and candlelight create an ideal setting for a romantic and intimate dinner. Mediterranean cuisine is served, favouritesinclude rack of Mallorquin lamb and lobster ravioli.
Tel: {0034} 971 639 417
C/ Felipe Bauza s/n
07179, Deia
Mallorca
A cosy family run restaurant, with a more distinctive rustic feel to it than some of its upmarket counterparts.
Very good Mallorquin dishes and lots of fantastic tapas, served either inside the restaurant or out in the garden.
Tel: {0034} 971 639 139
C/ Arxiduc Lluis Salvadore 19
07179, Deia
Mallorca
This hotel restaurant is set in the former oil mill, which makes for a very romantic setting. During the summer, dining is also on the terrace with fantastic views over the Tramuntana mountains.
Tel: {0034} 971 611 230
Es Verger
07190, Esporles
Mallorca
A typical Mallorquin family restaurant with great views. Serving a good selection of traditional local dishes in a convivial atmosphere.
Large servings, reasonable prices and great ambience.
Tel: {0034} 971 633 068
Carre Arbona Colom 6
07109, Fornalutx
Mallorca
This recently opened museum is situated in a restored private town house (Can Prunera) built in the early days of the 1900. The house is in itself worth a visit, with its stunning Art Nouveau architecture and superbly detailed interior finish. A substantial portfolio of works by Sollerophile artists, including (of course) Miro and Picasso puts this museum at the centre of any cultural visit to Soller.
Tel: {0034} 971 638 973
Calle de La lluna 80
07100, Soller
Mallorca
The ex Carthusian Monastry has hosted many writers, artists and musicians, most notably during the winter of 1838-39, when both the composer Chopin and writer George Sand were in residence. Chopin composed and George Sand wrote “A Winter in Mallorca”, which turned out to be a rather unflattering representation of it’s residents!
The Municipal Museum of Valldemossa is interestingly full of personal artefacts, many items, such as letters, paintings etc. belonging to the famous and infamous who stayed here.
Not too far away from Soller, and worth the drive is the 18th century Monastry at Lluc, famous for its dark Madonna statue, which is said to fulfil one’s wishes. This is and has been for centuries a place of pilgrimage, although today’s pilgrims tend to be more of the tourist type. It is also for hikers a popular hiking destination or stop over, as it is possible to stay overnight in one of the monks cells. Every year, on the 1st August, scores of people walk to Lluc in a huge communal hiking event; some people even walk all the way from Palma!
A series of weekly concerts held in the cloisters of the Monastery in Valldemossa, celebrating the music of Chopin.
This music festival has grown from humble beginnings nearly 30 years ago to an internationally renowned event, with musicians performing from all over the globe.
Their web site has a full list of concerts and venues from April-September.
A well known classical music festival in the Port de Soller held during September-October, attracting international status.
This two-day event during the second week of May commemorates the battle in Port de Soller against the invading Moors on May 11th 1561. Sunday is a traditional market, with local produce and livestock, followed by Es Firo on the Monday, a re-enactment mock battle ending triumphantly and noisily in the main square.
August 24th celebrates Soller’s patron Saint Bartholomew, with plenty of cultural activities and events. In recent years it has been celebrated with a ‘carrefoc’ or fire run through the town. These events are not to be missed!
luxury 5 star
Right in the center of town, the Gran Hotel is set in a vast, glorious and opulent 19th century mansion and boasts just under 40 rooms and suites. The Gran is a very grand, with all the amenities and modern facilities that can be expected from a 5 star Hotel, with a lot of character. There is an exclusive restaurant, a swimming pool and a spa on the premises. A good choice for the affluent guest looking for an alternative to down town Palma’s modern multistar hotels.
Tel: {0034} 971 638 686
A well loved classic Hotel
Set in a beautiful 17th century mansion, the Hotel es Port is a well-known hotel in Soller, with wonderful gardens, terraces and a large pool area.
Tel: {0034} 971 631 650
C/ Antonio Montis s/n
07108, Port de Soller
Mallorca
Rural Finca
About half way between Soller and Deia, along the GR 221 but just accessible by normal car over a rough track is Son Mico, an attractive rural Finca offering 4 rooms to visitors. Ines and her mother Agnes run this guesthouse which is full of rural character and charm, set amongst the olive groves overlooking the coast. Their fantastic breakfast includes many homemade products and is second to none; the farm is also a favourite resting point for hikers between Soller and Deia. A fantastic getaway place, by far one of our favourites!
Tel: {0034} 971 638 224
Lovely Finca
Converted medieval finca in the hills above Esporles, offering tastefully decorated rooms in a rural setting. A pleasant and comfortable rural top end getaway. The hotel is best known for its renowned restaurant, Sa Tafone {the olive mil}. They offer a very affordable Sunday lunch menu. Booking is recommended.
Tel: {0034} 971 611 230
Es Verger
07190, Esporles
Mallorca
This narrow gauge rail track with its train and vintage carriages has been open since 1912 and links Palma to Soller. Take a ride along the 27kms of track crossing beautiful countryside, which winds its way up through the Tramuntana mountain range. The journey takes about one hour. The connecting Orange Tram will take you from Soller village to Soller port, winding its way through orange groves from which it gets its name. See the web site below for contact details and timetables.
Village Hotel
Small hotel set in a village house in the centre of Esporles, offering nice rooms in a tastefully designed environment.
A good stopover choice when hiking through the area.
Tel: {0034} 971 610 202
Plaça d'Espanya 8
07190, Esporles
Mallorca
404 berths • Visitors berths available • Fixed concrete piers • Max LOA 60 meters • Power 220/380 v up to 400 Amps • Technical services • 200 ton travel lift • Fuel bunkering • Water • 24 Hr Security • Telephone lines and wifi • Grey and Black water pump out • Showers/heads • Storage areas • Bar • Restaurants • Crew area • Shops Port Adriano, under redevelopment for nearly three years, is entering the last phase of its major facelift. The new super yacht berths accommodating vessels of up to 60 meters were inaugurated in 2010, and are now fully operational.
Concrete pier and floating pontoon in season • Limited space for yachts up to 20m LOA • 2-3 m depths • Electricity • Limited facilities. In scenic and peaceful Puerto Andratx, the Port Authority offers berths on the public pier on the south side of the bay, suitable for smaller yachts. These are less busy than those at the Club de Vela just across the bay. The administration building where dues are paid is located next to the fish market dock (Llonja) directly on the harbour.