🌞 Weekend Escape to Sóller, Spain: Tram Rides, Citrus Groves & Tramuntana Magic

#springitinerary ✨ A sun-drenched valley of golden stone, mountain views, and old-world Mallorca charm** --- ### **📅 ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS** #### **DAY 1: Vintage Trains, Oranges & Portside Tapas** **Morning:** 🚂 **Historic Wooden Train from Palma** – Scenic 1-hour ride through lemon groves (sit on the left for best views!). ☕ **Breakfast at Ca’n Det** – Orange-blossom pancakes & strong café con leche in the main square. 🍊 **Sóller Market (Saturday only!)** – Stock up on local olive oil, *ensaimadas*, and citrus jam. **Afternoon:** 🚋 **Tram to Port de Sóller** – Rattling vintage tram down to the turquoise bay. 🦞 **Lunch at Sa Cova** – Seaside *pa amb oli* (tomato bread) and grilled octopus. 🏊 **Beach Time at Port de Sóller** – Rent a kayak or just nap on the pebbly sand. **Evening:** 🍸 **Sunset at Cap Gros Lighthouse** – Short hike (or taxi) for epic views. 🍝 **Dinner at El Pescador** – Family-run spot for *caldereta de langosta* (lobster stew). --- #### **DAY 2: Hiking, Art & Mountain Villages** **Morning:** 🥾 **Torrent de Pareis Hike (or easier: Barranc de Biniaraix)** – Stone steps through olive terraces (reward: almond cake at **Ca’n Boi**). 🖼️ **Can Prunera Museum** – Modernist art in a citrus magnate’s mansion. **Afternoon:** 🚗 **Drive to Fornalutx** (10 min) – Mallorca’s "prettiest village" – sip *herbes* liqueur at **Bar Can Joan**. 🍽️ **Lunch at Neni** – Israeli-Mallorcan fusion in a lush garden. 🍋 **Citrus Grove Tour** – Learn why Sóller’s oranges are legendary (tastings included!). **Evening:** 🌌 **Stargazing in the Tramuntana** – Low light pollution = Milky Way galore! --- ### **🍊 LOCAL FLAVORS** - **Orange & Almond Cake** - **Pomada** (Gin with Sóller lemonade) - **Sobrassada on Toast with Honey** ### **💡 TRAVEL TIPS** ✔ **Stay:** **Hotel L’Avenida** (boutique) or **Finca Ca’n Coll** (rustic-chic agroturismo). ✔ **Go Car-Free?** Buses/trains connect Palma, Sóller, and Port – but a rental car unlocks hidden valleys. ✔ **Avoid:** Crowds in July/August – spring and fall are dreamy. --- ### **🎁 TAKE HOME** - **Ceramic Oranges** (From **S’Artesana** shop) - **Orange Blossom Perfume** (From **Farmacia Llisquet**) **Want more adventure?** Add a **coastal boat tour** or **cycling the old railway track**! 🌿