Where can I find the best viewpoints on the scenic Sóller railway journey?

The early morning light filtering through the Serra de Tramuntana sets the perfect scene for the Sóller train ride, renowned for its sweeping views. As the narrow-gauge train chugs between Palma and Sóller, the windows frame a tapestry of orange groves and terraced hillsides, with the scent of pine lingering in the air. One of the standout sights is as you approach the village of Bunyola, where the train snakes over viaducts and tunnels, revealing deep valleys and rugged mountain ridges. This stretch offers numerous photo opportunities, capturing the interplay between cultivated land and wild nature.

Near Sóller itself, the line skirts the foothills of the Tramuntana range, and from here you can glimpse the distant shimmer of the Bay of Sóller. The old railway station, still evoking a bygone era, is a charming spot to pause. For those continuing the journey, the vintage tram that runs down to Port de Sóller adds a coastal contrast, with stunning views over the Mediterranean, palm-fringed beaches, and fishing boats bobbing in the harbour. Travelling by train along the Ma-11 road route remains one of the most evocative ways to experience the island’s dramatic landscapes without the frenzy of the main Ma-19 highway.