Route: Sóller to Fornalutx and back
Area: North West Mallorca
Date of walk: 6th September 2015
Walkers: Andrew Gilly and James
Distance: 6.9 miles
Weather: sunny and very warm
After our short walk to Port de Sóller earlier in the day, there remained time for an afternoon walk so we decided to walk from our base in Sóller to nearby Fornalutx, one of the prettiest villages on the island
We walked out of Sóller along quiet roads and then joined an ancient path which took us through the small settlement of Binibassi and from there on to our destination – Fornalutx
After wandering around the attractive streets for a while we set off on the return leg. The initial part of the walk back was rather unsatisfactory, being along the main road from Sóller to Fornalutx, but this only lasted for 10 minutes or so. When we arrived at Biniaraix we were able to turn off the main road and walk through the pretty town, following quiet lanes all the way back into Sóller
Note: the map shows the route we took, which started at our rented villa. Anyone following this route will need to adapt it, depending on the start point. The nearby main square is recommended – there are numerous walks out of Sóller starting here
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After leaving the villa, we crossed the line of the electric tram which we’d used on this morning’s walk
The streets of Sóller, and some welcome sunshine
Puig Major, the highest peak in Mallorca (but the summit is not accessible as it is a military zone)
Looking back over Sóller and St Bartholomew Church as we climb up towards Fornalutx
Puig Major ahead
Looking across to Biniaraix, which we will walk through later
We pass through Binibassi
The route is a mixture of quiet roads, dirt tracks, and stony paths - no difficulties and well waymarked
Terraced plantations - the Sóller valley is famed for its oranges limes and lemons
The Tramuntana mountains as we approach Fornalutx
Unspoilt Fornalutx, situated at the head of the Sóller valley
The Festival of Fornalutx is held during September and the streets were decorated with bunting
The heat gave us a good excuse to pause for refreshments
Salud!
We wandered round the attractive streets for a while…
We left Fornalutx and followed the main road down the valley
We were glad to leave the road and turn into nearby Biniaraix
Walking through Biniaraix
After another short road section we arrive back in Sóller
Walking towards the main square - Plaza de la Constitucion
St Bartholomew’s Church in the main square
