Sóller, Coastal municipality in Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Spain
Sóller sits in a valley between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea on Mallorca. Its center displays traditional stone buildings, with orange groves surrounding the area and a gentle landscape that supported farming for centuries.
The town grew wealthy in the 19th century through the orange trade with France, which drove economic growth and prosperity. This success enabled the construction of a railway connection to Palma in 1911, a structure that continues to serve visitors.
The Es Firó festival in May celebrates the town's defense against pirates in 1561 through street performances and traditional dress. Local residents and visitors gather to experience how the community remembers this pivotal moment in their history.
Visitors can arrive on the wooden train from Palma or take the electric tram that runs through orange orchards toward the coast. Both transport options make it easy to explore the area without a car.
The bank building from 1912 displays French Modernist style designed by Joan Rubió i Bellver, reflecting the cultural connections of the orange trade. Few visitors notice the intricate decorative details on this structure as they pass through the town.
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