Sóller en Mallorca
Terraced farms on the hillside above the Soller valley

Soller in Winter

From November to February the valley goes quiet: fewer people, orange trees heavy with fruit, new olive oil and mild days for walking. This guide covers what changes in winter, how to get around with the train closed and which plans are worth it.

Highs Dec-Feb
14-16 °C
Rainy days
≈ 5 a month
Soller train
Closed 23 Nov-1 Feb
Sant Antoni
Mid-January

Quick summary

  • From December to February highs are around 14 to 16 °C, with about 5 rainy days a month.
  • The Soller train closes from 23 November 2026 to 1 February 2027; the tram from 23 November to 22 December, with a replacement bus.
  • Without the train, you reach Soller by TIB bus or by car.
  • It is the season for oranges, mandarins and new olive oil.
  • Winter festivals are Christmas and Sant Antoni in mid-January, with dimonis and bonfires.
  • Some restaurants and hotels close: check before you go.

Updated: 9 November 2026

What Soller is like in winter

Winter is the quietest season in the valley. Day-trippers disappear, parking is easy and the town gets back to its own rhythm. From December to February highs are around 14 to 16 °C, with about 5 rainy days a month: not beach weather, but good for walks, the market and citrus.

Some restaurants and hotels, especially in the Port, close for a few weeks. Month-by-month weather in Soller weather.

Train, tram and bus in winter

  • Soller train: closes for the winter break from 23 November 2026 to 1 February 2027, according to its official website.
  • Soller - Port tram: closes from 23 November to 22 December 2026; a replacement bus runs meanwhile.
  • TIB bus: winter timetables start on 1 November. Check your line on tib.org.
  • Car: on the Ma-11 through the toll-free Soller tunnel.

Details and dates in our news on the winter closure of the train and tram, the winter bus timetable and every option in getting to Soller.

Things to do in Soller in winter

  • Hiking: dry, cool days are good for walking in the Tramuntana; start early, as it gets dark soon. Routes in hiking in Soller.
  • Oranges and mandarins: it is their season. The Canoneta, the valley's juice orange, is harvested around February and March. More in local produce.
  • New olive oil: the Soller cooperative has been pressing since October and sells it at its shop on Carrer de Fornalutx 8. See the olive oil season.
  • Saturday market: runs all year. See the market guide.
  • Museums and Modernism: Can Prunera and the Botanical Garden, with low-season hours. See what to see in Soller.
  • The Port without crowds: a quiet walk around the bay and the lighthouses.
  • Spa for a rainy day: spa and wellness.

Christmas and Sant Antoni

  • Christmas: the town council is putting together the Christmas programme with proposals from residents and groups. We will cover it once published in our Christmas news.
  • Sant Antoni: in mid-January, with dimonis, drums and bonfires in the square, and the blessing of animals. All in Sant Antoni in Soller.

The full calendar is in the Soller cultural calendar.

Month by month

MonthWhat to know
NovemberTrain and tram run until the 22nd; closed from the 23rd. New olive oil.
DecemberTrain closed; tram closed until the 22nd. Christmas.
JanuaryTrain closed. Sant Antoni mid-month.
FebruaryThe train returns on 1 February. Canoneta orange season starts.

2026-2027 dates from the official sources we checked: confirm them before you travel.

Tips for a winter visit

  • Bring layers, a rain jacket and shoes with grip: it is colder in the mountains and wet stone is slippery.
  • Check opening times of restaurants, hotels and museums.
  • Check the forecast before hiking: in heavy rain, avoid gorges and coves.
  • Without the train, the TIB bus and a car are the most practical options.

For places to stay, see where to stay in Soller.

Soller in winter FAQ

Is Soller worth visiting in winter?

Yes, if you want peace, walks and orange groves. It is not beach season and some businesses close.

Does the Soller train run in winter?

It closes from 23 November 2026 to 1 February 2027, according to its official website. Check before you travel.

What about the tram to the Port?

It closes from 23 November to 22 December 2026, with a replacement bus.

What is the weather like in Soller in winter?

From December to February highs are around 14 to 16 °C, with about 5 rainy days a month.

What festivals are there in winter?

Christmas and Sant Antoni in mid-January, with dimonis and bonfires.