Mirador de les Barques, Scenic viewpoint and restaurant in Sóller, Spain.

Mirador de les Barques is a restaurant on the mountain road above the port of Sóller, with an open terrace facing the bay below. The building sits on a hillside, so tables look directly down over the docks, the water, and the boats at rest.

The road where the restaurant stands was once the main path used to carry citrus fruit from the village of Sóller down to the port for export. That old trading connection between the inland town and the sea shaped much of life in this part of Mallorca.

The name refers to the wooden boats that traditionally filled the harbor below, and today the spot draws visitors seeking views while dining. The terraces create a natural gathering place that connects the mountain village to the coastal settlement beneath.

The viewpoint lies at 400 m above sea level on the Ma-10 road, on the stretch between Sóller and the Cúber reservoir. It is also the starting point for walks such as the La Costera route. A restaurant has stood here for many years, so the terrace is a stop for drivers crossing the Serra de Tramuntana.

From the terrace, the mountains behind Sóller and the harbor below are both visible at once, which is rare for a single vantage point in this area. The angle of the terrace means the light shifts noticeably between morning and evening, making the view look quite different depending on when you arrive.