Mallorca Grand Tour by land & sea: Valldemossa, Soller & Calobra





Description
A fantastic jouney by land and sea offering dreamy views and the most complete formula to get to explore some of the most emblematic corners of the island in one sole day. In the morning, you will wander around Valldemossa before the village gets crowded, when we will be restarting our trip through the coastal roads of the Tramuntana towards Sóller. Sóller, known as the capital of the Tramuntana, counts with a vibrant old town with stunning modernist architecture, a great selection of artisan shops, tapas bars, traditional bakeries, and truly delicious orange juice squeezed from local oranges. In the afternoon, you will get on the centenary tram that connects Sóller with the coastal village of Port of Sóller, where you will embark on a boat towards the imposing Sa Calobra. You will be ending your trip on a high note as we travel back to Palma through the roads of Calobra, a wonder of civil engineering and offering some the most stirring sea and mountain views.
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Itinerary
You will be traveling by road by the beautiful mountain roads offering impressive views to the coast.
The small village of Valldemossa, hidden among the green mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana, has achieved a miracle: to maintain its essence untouched by the passage of time despite being only 17 kilometers from Palma, the capital. To immerse oneself in this valley surrounded by ancient olive trees, holm oaks and almond trees, to lose oneself in its steep cobbled streets, adorned with flowerpots, is to return to an indeterminate past that has enchanted numerous artists throughout history. Famous is the story of the winter spent here by the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin and his wife, the French writer George Sand, but there have been many other writers, painters and eccentric aristocrats who have been attracted by the magnetism of the place.
The town of Soller is considered one of the most beautiful in Spain. It is enough to walk through its historic center to feel immediately transported to other times. Important people such as the Archduke Luis Salvador assured that it had the most beautiful square of the island. Walking through the narrow streets of the town you will feel the history of one of the most flourishing Mallorcan towns of the past. Its curious name comes from the Arabic 'suliar', which means golden bowl, a very accurate name to describe the fertile valley of orange trees that surrounds it. In the architecture of Soller you can perceive the hand of Joan Rubió i Bellver, a well-known disciple of Gaudí, whose most relevant works in this place are the neo-Gothic church of San Bartomeu and the modernist bank of Soller.
You will be reaching Port Soller by the centenary tramway that connects the 6km distance from the beautiful marina to the center of Soller town. In Port Soller you will be embarking on a cruise, sailing along the north coast of the island and observing the maritime cornice of the Sierra de Tramuntana (listed as a World Heritage Site) that offers spectacular views of nature in its purest form.
Considered one of the natural wonders of the island. You will be dazzled by its majestic cliffs, crystal clear waters and the scenery at the Torrent the Pareis.
The winding road of Sa Calobra, is considered one of the most extraordinary roads from an engineering point of view, and offering impressive panoramics.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer a complimentary pick-up service between the areas of Calvià and Arenal. You can select your accommodation here, and when you make your reservation, you will receive the pick-up time and pick-up point which is closest to your accommodation (max. 10-min walk).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour recommended for all ages, as long as travelers can walk at least 3 kilometers during the day and go up/down some stairs.
- In case the boat to Sa Calobra cannot leave due to adverse weather conditions, the guests will have time to explore Port Soller instead.
Reviews(85)
Wonderful tour with Mr. Jose, expert and very competent, engaged us by speaking 4 different languages! We will never forget this tour!
Magnificent day, full of discovery. Guide and driver were top-notch +++++
Beautiful excursion! Many things to see in just one day and we would have liked to spend more time at some stops, but it is a perfect solution for those who have little time and want to see a little bit of everything. A special thanks to our guide Sofi: there were only 4 of us Italians and she translated everything for us too. She is truly well-organized, knowledgeable, and very nice!
Sophie was very informative regarding all the stops, especially giving directions to where was best to see at the different stops. Everything ran on time as she made sure everyone knew when they had to be back at the meeting points. She even had to do some traffic management so the bus could get round a tight bend in the road
Had a wonderful day exploring the sights around Majorca. Sophia was a wonderful tour guide and made the trip memorable. The towns were beautiful to experience but the trip around the mountains was the most impressive part, with 2x excellent bus drivers, who both deserve a raise. A great way to spend the day if you have plenty of time in Majorca.
Sophie is an excellent tour guide, super cool, very available with a great sense of humor. We had an excellent day. We recommend this excursion without any hesitation.
Great tour from start to finish. Guide was great. Highly recommend.
It was a nice walk. It is a pity not to have more explanations about the places where we stopped made by the guide. The freedom of discovery leaves me a little drifting, especially because we do not know the stories and locations. Valdemossa is a rustic town with good terraces and shops. The journey by train is pleasant if the carriages are not very crowded. The boat trip is very good, with many spots for photographs. And if it's done on top of the boat, it's even more pleasant. The beach, with stones, is the cherry on top of the cake, to complete the journey.
Ana Sofia was our guide and with much sympathy, not forgetting the Santi a very professional drivers! Thank you for the wonderful fantastic day you proposed to us 🙂❤️✨
Excellent experience. Well organized. A special compliment to the guide Sofia, knowledgeable and very kind



