Sóller Holidays: Museums, Gardens and Mallorca Day Trips
Illes Balears · Balearic Islands · Spain · 14,041 residents · on the coast
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Sóller is a coastal town of around 14,000 people on Mallorca, sitting just 45 metres above sea level and about 15 miles from Palma de Mallorca airport. It suits travellers who like a compact base where the main sights are a short stroll apart: the Jardí Botànic de Sóller, the Can Prunera museum, the Museu de Sóller and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals all lie within a third of a mile of the centre. Port de Sóller is about 2.5 miles away, and the villages of Fornalutx and Deià are close enough for an easy afternoon out. April brings mild, comfortable days, while July and August are properly hot.
Why go
- The Jardí Botànic de Sóller and three museums all sit within a third of a mile of the centre.
- Palma de Mallorca airport, with direct flights from the UK, is roughly a 21-minute drive away.
- April offers highs around 21°C, ideal weather for walking between Sóller, Fornalutx and Port de Sóller.
Top sights in Sóller
Gardens and Museums Close to the Centre
The most notable sight is the Jardí Botànic de Sóller, a botanical garden about 0.3 miles from the centre that works well for families and anyone interested in plants. Nearby, Can Prunera, a building and museum around 0.2 miles away, is the town's best-known cultural stop.
The Museu de Sóller is barely 0.1 miles from the centre, and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals, a natural sciences museum, sits next to the botanic garden about 0.3 miles out. Because everything is so close together, you can cover all four on foot in a relaxed day. Tours and tickets for Sóller and the surrounding area can be booked directly on this page.
Tours & tickets in Sóller
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Sóller can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Sóller
Choosing Your Base Around Sóller
Sóller itself is a modest town of about 14,000 residents, so staying in the centre puts its museums and botanic garden within a few minutes' walk. It is a sensible choice if you want an inland-feeling town base with everyday life around you.
If you would rather be by the water, Port de Sóller lies about 2.5 miles away and is a smaller place of roughly 2,900 people. For real quiet, the tiny villages of Fornalutx and Deià, each with fewer than 700 residents, are close by. The page shows live hotel prices so you can compare options across these bases.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Sóller and the villages around it is a hire car from Palma de Mallorca (PMI), about 21 min away.
Best time to visit Sóller
When to Visit Sóller
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
April is the pick of the year, with highs around 21°C, lows near 13°C and about seven rainy days. March is similar but a touch cooler at around 19°C, and October stays pleasant at around 25°C.
July is the hottest and driest month, with highs near 34°C and only about 11mm of rain, and August is close behind at around 32°C. February is the wettest by rainfall at roughly 99mm, while May has the most rainy days, around 15, despite warm highs of 23°C. Winter days hover around 15 to 16°C.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 9°C | 62 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 15°C | 9°C | 99 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 11°C | 43 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 21°C | 13°C | 45 mm | 11 h |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 70 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 29°C | 20°C | 61 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 34°C | 24°C | 11 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 32°C | 23°C | 55 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 20°C | 70 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 18°C | 51 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 20°C | 14°C | 55 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 16°C | 9°C | 27 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Getting to Sóller from the UK
The nearest airport is Palma de Mallorca (PMI), a large airport with direct flights from the United Kingdom. It is about 15 miles from Sóller, roughly a 21-minute drive, which makes car hire or a transfer straightforward.
If you are combining Mallorca with mainland Spain, the ferry port at Palma, also about 15 miles away, has routes to Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia, as well as to Ibiza and Maó. Alcúdia, around 23 miles away, links with Barcelona and Ciutadella on Menorca, and Ciutadella itself is about 62 miles from Sóller.
By air
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI)15 miles, about 21 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Palma (15 miles), Alcúdia (23 miles), Ciutadella (62 miles).
Sóller is good for
Around Sóller
Villages and Towns Within Easy Reach
Fornalutx is the closest at about 2 miles, a small village of around 700 people, and Port de Sóller is roughly 2.5 miles away. Deià, about 4 miles off, is another tiny village of some 650 residents.
Further out, Bunyola lies about 5 miles away, while Alaró and Valldemossa are each around 6 miles from Sóller. Santa Maria del Camí and Binissalem, both about 9 miles away, are larger towns of 6,000 and 8,000 people respectively, and make a contrast with the small villages near the coast.
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Questions people ask
How far is Sóller from Palma airport?
Sóller is about 15 miles from Palma de Mallorca airport, which is roughly a 21-minute drive. Palma de Mallorca has direct flights from the United Kingdom, so the journey from landing to arriving in town is short.
What is the best month to visit Sóller?
April is the most comfortable month, with highs around 21°C, lows near 13°C and about seven rainy days. It is warm enough for walking between the town and nearby villages without the heat of midsummer.
How hot does Sóller get in summer?
July is the hottest month, with average highs around 34°C, and August follows at about 32°C. July is also the driest month, with only around 11mm of rain, so plan for strong sun.
Is Sóller good for families?
Yes. The Jardí Botànic de Sóller, Can Prunera, the Museu de Sóller and the Museu Balear de Ciències Naturals are all family-friendly and lie within about a third of a mile of the centre, keeping walks short for children.
How far is Port de Sóller from Sóller?
Port de Sóller is about 2.5 miles from Sóller town. It is a smaller coastal place of around 2,900 people, and makes an easy outing or an alternative base if you want to stay by the water.
Can I reach Sóller by ferry from mainland Spain?
Yes. Palma's ferry port, about 15 miles from Sóller, has routes from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Alcúdia, around 23 miles away, also has a route from Barcelona.