Puerto de Soller, Mallorca
Beyond its image as a popular tourist destination, Mallorca offers a landscape of genuine peace and beauty that is ideal for walkers. Enjoy guided walks into the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana which plunge dramatically down to the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Coastal paths lead to the traditional Mallorcan villages of Deia and Valldemosa. The terraced hillsides behind our resort of Puerto de Soller are covered with fertile groves of olives, figs and oranges.
The coastal town of Puerto de Soller, with its picturesque horseshoe bay, lies on the island's north coast. The capital Palma can be reached in just over an hour by historic tram.
- Great walking in the Serra de Tramuntana
- Varied coastal landscapes
- Excellent mountain scenery
Detailed information
| Classic Walking programme |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day.
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Day 1: arrival day |
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Day 2: circular walks follow ancient mule tracks
into the hills around the historic town of Sóller or
along the coast to the Cap Gros lighthouse.
Day 3: visit the village of Deià, once home to the
writer Robert Graves, before following the ancient
Cami del Castello track past traditional farms and
citrus groves, or walk to the picturesque Mallorcan
villages of Biniaraix and Fornalutx.
Day 4: ascend to the panoramic mountain summit
of L'Ofre, or traverse along its slopes, before
descending the Pilgrims Steps to Sóller.
Day 5: free day - perhaps take the narrow gauge
railway to Palma and visit the city's fine Gothic
cathedral, museums and art galleries.
Day 6: follow the stunning Archduke's Path through
the mountains, possibly visiting the 3,511ft summit
of Teix, to the enchanting village of Valldemosa.
Day 7: walk through the peaceful, wild scenery of
the Serra de Tramuntana to the beautiful monastery
at Lluc.
Day 8: departure day |
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the
walks at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to
the views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further
information will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection
of walks will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks:
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday.
Please allow €65 (approx £52) per week for local
transport, excluding your free day.
Maps
The best maps of the area are from the Discovery Walking Guides series, including
the 1:40,000 Mallorca North and Mountains 'Tour & Trail' ISBN 1-899554-43-2.
This is available from UK suppliers including The Map Shop (Tel: 01684 593146).
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| Footpath information |
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Easier Walks: 5 to 8 miles sometimes on rough and stony paths. 450ft to 1,600ft of ascent. |
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Harder Walks: 7 to 10 miles using steeper and rougher paths. 1,000ft to 2,200ft of ascent. |
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| Dates and prices |
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| Sat 18, 25 April 2009 |
Was £749 NOW £699*
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£569 |
| Sat 2, 9#, 16 May 2009 |
Was £749 NOW £699*
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£569 |
| Sat 26 Sept 2009 |
£749 |
£569 |
| Sat 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct 2009 |
£749 |
£569 |
Single room supplement: £9.50 per night
#week of 9 May offers Mountain walking - see below.
*To take advantage of this offer, please book your spring Puerto de Soller 7-night holiday before August 1st 2008. Please contact our Reservations team on 0845 470 7558 or book online quoting/entering PS1 under special requests.
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
17°C |
8°C |
| May |
21°C |
11°C |
| September |
26°C |
16°C |
| October |
22°C |
13°C |
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| Travel to resort |
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Transfer from airport - If you book this holiday to Mallorca 'with flight' you will fly into Palma airport. The onward journey to Puerto de Soller by coach takes around 45mins.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 22/10/2008 (provisional)
British Midland
Heathrow - Palma
Out 09:20 - 12:45
Return 13:35 - 15:05
Monarch Airways
Manchester - Palma
Out 14:10 - 17:50
Return 18:40 - 20:25
Manchester Flight Supplement: £45
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Making your own travel arrangements
By Air: Palma airport is served by a large number of scheduled, charter and 'low-cost' flights from around the UK and Europe. If you are booking your own flights you may wish to consider one of the following options:
www.easyjet.com flights from Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gatwick, Liverpool, Luton, Newcastle & Stansted.
www.bmibaby.com flights from Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands & Manchester.
www.jet2.com flights from Leeds/Bradford, Blackpool, Belfast, Manchester & Newcastle.
www.flymonarch.com flights from Manchester, Birmingham & Luton.
www.thomsonfly.com flights from Bournemouth, Coventry, Belfast, Inverness, Aberdeen, Cardiff, Bristol, Exeter, Gatwick, Southampton, Norwich, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Durham Tees Valley, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Humberside, Nottingham, Birmingham, Stansted, Luton & Doncaster.
www.flybe.com flights from Southampton & Exeter.
To reach the hotel:
 Our Airport Hoppa service operates at this resort, offering quick and easy transfers for guests booking their own flights. All prices are per person for single journeys, allowing you to mix and match different transfer options. Transfers must be pre-booked no later than 5 weeks before departure - we will then confirm all the details approximately 3 weeks before your holiday.
From Palma Airport
- by hoppa transfer £30 single
- by transfer coach* £15 single
*The HF Holidays' coach is timed to connect with the flights time above.
Hoppa Transfers - can be booked to meet any flight and offer a direct transfer to your hotel.
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
- Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
- 7 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board - breakfast & evening meals.
- Services of 2 HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 guided walks.
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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Mountain Walking
A special week offering more challenging walks in the Mallorcan mountains. Each day there will be the choice of regular Easier Walks plus a high level option, which may include the summits of Teix and Massanella or the Alfabia Ridge. |
Walk: Up to 12 miles and 3,500ft of ascent
Date: 9 May 2009
Click here to book
Tramuntana Trail - Sat 10 Oct, find out more here.
Explorer Tour - Sat 4 Oct, find out more here.
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| Where you'll stay |
HOTEL PORTO SÓLLER
This welcoming three-star hotel
occupies a splendid elevated
position overlooking Puerto de
Sóller. The sea views can be
enjoyed from the outdoor pool and
many of the 126 en-suite
bedrooms, while friendly service
contributes to an enjoyable stay. |
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