Mallorca is a popular place for canyoning; there are at least a dozen canyons in the sierra tramuntana, representing all levels of difficulty, and culminating with the canyon of Gorg Blau (Sa Fosca) which ranks amongst the top ten 'to do' canyons in the world. Tramuntana tours organises canyoning outings on request.

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!

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.

A well known classical music festival in the Port de Soller held during September-October, attracting international status.

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.

www.dimf.com

A series of weekly concerts held in the cloisters of the Monastery in Valldemossa, celebrating the music of Chopin.

www.festivalchopin.com

These two villages are known as two of the prettiest, most well preserved traditional villages on the Island. Fornalutx can be reached on foot from Soller the footpath is very well signposted. It is a pleasant and scenic way to enter the village with its steep winding streets and picturesque houses.
Biniaraix is just a few kilometres from Soller and is the start of a good trek through Barranc {ravine} de Biniaraix up into the hills. This walk follows an ancient well-preserved stone path, with charming scenery along the way and fantastic views from higher up.

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!

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.

There are day trips from Soller to the scenic bay of Sa Callobra, at the head of the magnificent canyon formed by the torrent de Parreis. A great day out if Sa Callobra is not included in your cruising itinerary.