For our final day, we chose to walk down to Port de Soller and cobbled together our own circular route.
Before we tell you about our day, yesterday we re-visited a Picasso ceramic exhibition in Soller station. On our way out this morning, we spotted these and decided they were probably better than some of Picasso’s ceramic art.
It’s been a glorious day, 24 degrees and the port was looking lovely in the sunshine. There was time for a quick paddle before stopping at a beach front cafe, Blai. Chosen for its choice of music, 70s chill probably best describes it, rather than the menu. We did enjoy a leisurely lunch of blue cheese, grapes and poached pears overlooking the bay.
Each time we’ve visited the port, there hasn’t felt much to do but warm sunshine gave it whole different feel. So much so, we researched how much a sea view apartment would cost this time next year.
Since we last visited, the Musee de Mar has reopened in the former Oratory of Santa Catarina. This little museum has a spectacular view over the cliffs and traces the port’s seafaring heritage and important role it had in trade across both the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Ship building was vital for export of oranges.
We chose to walk back to Soller, despite perfectly good tram and bus services. It’s the lowest graded walk of our holiday – only 1.5 hours and 5km. It was tough, we are both tired and it was hot. Neither of us were in the mood for rocky paths and grumbled most of the way back! We did enjoy the last part, returning into Soller along paths we hadn’t seen before and with a clear view of l’Ofre peak which we’d walked under from Cuber reservoir. It’s the middle, triangular one in the photo and it’s a long way up!
Tonight, as John’s birthday treat, we ate in C’an Llimona. We’ve eaten here, each time we gave stayed in Soller and it’s a favourite. The pasta is freshly made, the decor eclectic. There is a menu but you choose from the tray presented to you. As to the tea choices….
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