soller train in april: do I need to book?
Mar 1st, 2010, 05:51 AM
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soller train in april: do I need to book?
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I am off to Palma in April to do a bit of walking. Does anyone know if the train to Soller runs in April and whether it is ever too full to get on - I have looked to pre-book but this is proving difficult.
Thanks in anticipation.
I am off to Palma in April to do a bit of walking. Does anyone know if the train to Soller runs in April and whether it is ever too full to get on - I have looked to pre-book but this is proving difficult.
Thanks in anticipation.
Mar 1st, 2010, 06:37 AM
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The trains run all year. I don't think they do advance bookings. This is their website:
www.trendesoller.com
www.trendesoller.com
Mar 1st, 2010, 12:09 PM
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It is great - no need to book just buy a lottery ticket for the weather. In April it could be anywhere between 4oC and 30oC. The weather in Soller could be much worse than in Palma. We have left Santanyi in 19oC one morning - it was 3oC in Valledemossa then back to 20oC in santanyi.
Don't forget Bar Abaco whilst in Palma.
Don't forget Bar Abaco whilst in Palma.
Mar 3rd, 2010, 08:57 AM
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http://www.mallorcaholidayhomes.eu/abaco.jpg
A bit like Pirates of The Carribean meet Dolce & Gabbana.
One of the 100 greatest things in life to experience.
You need of mortgage for the goldfish bowl cocktails but you only live once.
Do plan your days and keep your eyes on the weather in the north, it can vary hugely from the south and east. ie chase the sun if you have to!
We love Porto Petro just outside Cala D'Or. Small fishing village with good food and people watching.
A bit like Pirates of The Carribean meet Dolce & Gabbana.
One of the 100 greatest things in life to experience.
You need of mortgage for the goldfish bowl cocktails but you only live once.
Do plan your days and keep your eyes on the weather in the north, it can vary hugely from the south and east. ie chase the sun if you have to!
We love Porto Petro just outside Cala D'Or. Small fishing village with good food and people watching.
Mar 5th, 2010, 02:52 AM
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Thanks markrosy, it looks a bit posh for us... we are more the 'Kes meets Primark' type (keeping with the movie meets fashion metaphor).
I have just been reading about Porto Petro (its a pity I hadn't read it before booking) - it sounds wonderful. I have tried to avoid the East side ever since we traveled blind and ended up in Sa Coma (never again). Incidentally, the resort of Colonia de Sant Jordi is described very well in a few of my books and that's on that side. We will try and get to both ahead of maybe staying longer next year.
I have just been reading about Porto Petro (its a pity I hadn't read it before booking) - it sounds wonderful. I have tried to avoid the East side ever since we traveled blind and ended up in Sa Coma (never again). Incidentally, the resort of Colonia de Sant Jordi is described very well in a few of my books and that's on that side. We will try and get to both ahead of maybe staying longer next year.
Mar 5th, 2010, 03:10 AM
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Sa Coma is a nightmare!
It's a pity that it, Palma Nova and Arenal are still around but I think that is the beauty of Mallorca. It offers lots at every level.
Sa Coma and Santa Ponsa are about the only grotty areas of the east side.
Two years ago, we went four times in 6 months before Gordon Brown decided to ruin the joys of Easyjet and Ryanair. Not been since last February but we are getting the draw again after just having travelled for 52 hours round trip to essentially get the same sun and sea.
I love Colonia de Sant Jordi it's a fishing village that has been carefully developed. The far west end is a bit touristy but is you walk east there are endless empty beaches. they only have access via foot. Have a look on google maps.
Also try the walks around Cala Mondrago where development isn't permitted unless you are the Mallorquin mafia. The cliffs and beaches are pristine.
I don't want to drag you away from the north coast as the area around Soller are great for walking. It's simply a case of the weather and what you want out of it. If it is bad and you are without transport I would rather go to The English Lakes in April than Soller. However, if the weather is kind clearly you are onto a winner.
Simply consider the East coast as an escape if you have transport. Wish I could show you the photos of the difference in the weather on the day we drove the 30 miles from Santanyi to Valledemosa.
It's a pity that it, Palma Nova and Arenal are still around but I think that is the beauty of Mallorca. It offers lots at every level.
Sa Coma and Santa Ponsa are about the only grotty areas of the east side.
Two years ago, we went four times in 6 months before Gordon Brown decided to ruin the joys of Easyjet and Ryanair. Not been since last February but we are getting the draw again after just having travelled for 52 hours round trip to essentially get the same sun and sea.
I love Colonia de Sant Jordi it's a fishing village that has been carefully developed. The far west end is a bit touristy but is you walk east there are endless empty beaches. they only have access via foot. Have a look on google maps.
Also try the walks around Cala Mondrago where development isn't permitted unless you are the Mallorquin mafia. The cliffs and beaches are pristine.
I don't want to drag you away from the north coast as the area around Soller are great for walking. It's simply a case of the weather and what you want out of it. If it is bad and you are without transport I would rather go to The English Lakes in April than Soller. However, if the weather is kind clearly you are onto a winner.
Simply consider the East coast as an escape if you have transport. Wish I could show you the photos of the difference in the weather on the day we drove the 30 miles from Santanyi to Valledemosa.
Mar 6th, 2010, 07:06 AM
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Thanks markrosy, Cala Mondrago reads well in our guidebooks and not far from Porto Petro (is it a few miles south - its difficult to tell from the map?).
Sounds as if you are saying that in April the weather is quite local - wet in some places but may miss others... and maybe the east side is drier than the northern resorts?
Sounds as if you are saying that in April the weather is quite local - wet in some places but may miss others... and maybe the east side is drier than the northern resorts?
