A Day Trip on the Mallorca Soller Train

When thinking of taking a trip to the Spanish island ofOn arrival in Soller, Brits could head down to the pretty
Mallorca, Brits may be tempted by the sun, sea andharbour of this coastal town. The entrance to the
sand that the island has to offer.picturesque port is flanked by two lighthouses and is
Boasting year round good weather, the island has longcertainly an interesting place to visit as part of a
been a popular place for people jetting off for aholiday to Mallorca.
holiday from the UK and it is no wonder, especially withSoller is a great example of a mix between a
the wide range of Mallorca villas that visitors have totraditional Spanish destination and a modern place to
choose from.take a break, making it a must-see on any trip to
Staying in a villa on a Mallorca holiday is a great wayMallorca.
for Brits to see the island as it offers them unrivalledThe town is a combination of old-style Spanish houses
privacy, the chance to unwind in their very own pooland traditional eateries, as well as beautiful old orange
and all the mod cons which they are used to in theirgroves and olive plantations, alongside modern and
own homes.elegant hotels, restaurants and bars.
A trip to a farmhouse in Mallorca could be ideal for allTaking the time to go on this vintage-style train, which
types of holiday. From a romantic break for two undercould look to Brits like the famous trams which go up
the sunny Spanish skies, to a family holiday filled withand down the streets of San Francisco, should
fun and activities, the island is brilliant for all.definitely be on the agenda of Brits heading to Mallorca
So - what is there to do on a holiday to Mallorca?for a holiday in a luxury villa.
The largest of all the Balearic islands may be bestSo much to do in the capital city of Palma
known for its great weather, sandy beaches andAfter boarding the train at Soller and heading back to
unrivalled nightlife and restaurants, but there is muchPalma, Brits still up for a fun day could find that the
else for Brits to amuse themselves with.island's capital city offers them yet more activities to
However, there is another great way for people totake part in and sights to see.
spend a few lazy hours on the island - and that is toPerhaps the most famous landmark to see in the
take the historic train which runs between the island'scapital is the huge cathedral, which is built in the Gothic
capital city, Palma, and the port town of Soller on thestyle and dates all the way back to the 13th century.
other side of the island.This truly spectacular building is an impressive
There has been a train system running between the120-metres long, with a top ceiling height of more than
two cities for nearly 100 years and offers Brits the40 metres.
chance to do a number of things - relax for a fewThe cathedral is 55-metres wide and also boasts an
hours, watch the beautiful Spanish countryside go byunfinished bell tower that stands at 52-metres high and
and see two interesting cities all in one day. The trainhouses nine huge bells. One of these bells is particularly
departs from the Placa d'Espanya railway station infamous and tips the scales at a massive 5,700
Palma and heads into the Spanish countryside on akilograms.
journey of 27 kilometres, which takes around an hourThose who really enjoy heading to the city of Palma
and a half all together.could find it the best place on the island to rent a
While slowly passing through the beautiful SpanishMallorca farmhouse on their next visit. Staying in a
countryside, those on a Mallorca holiday could take theMallorca villa near the city leaves Brits right in the
chance to get snap happy and document their breakcentre of the action and ideally situated to get around
by taking lots of pictures of the scenery passing by.the island.