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Casa Port
Port De Soller, Mallorca, Spain
Casa Port
Port De Soller, Mallorca, Spain
Old School Elevated to Lofty New Heights
Trim and traditional on the outside and lofty and industrial indoors, this 100-year-old former fisherman’s home offers a walkable modern getaway at the heart of a classic, tile-roofed, tumbledown Mallorcan port. It's a great vacation home rental in Mallorca for a couple or family.
At the heart of a charming island port with the beach and the town’s waterfront only minutes away on foot, this contemporary conversion of an old school fisherman’s house offers a new take on the traditional. A Mallorcan village home at its soul, the residence stands all stony, trim and shuttered outside, hiding its city loft-inspired interior.
Cross the double-doored threshold, and the sunny, open-concept home soars to double heights in its bright, industrial-inspired lower level. The space is sparkling and urban-centric, its beam-crossed ceiling and woodburning firebox the sole signs of its humble, fishing village history. An easygoing, pillow-plumped lounge fills a corner space below the floating staircase leading up to two simply furnished, classically shuttered king suites.
A galley-styled kitchen outlines another interior angle downstairs, opposite both an indoor dining table and a colorful courtyard eating and sitting area. A small, shaded rooftop deck lets you watch the boats fill the town’s busy little port, and all services, shops, restaurants and cafes are a quick stroll down a traditional street—no vehicle required.
AROUND
This vacation home rental in Mallorca is located in Port de Sóller on the rugged Balearic Island's most remote coast. A picturesque port town, it is separated from the rest of the island by the dramatic Tramuntana mountain range, has historically relied on its seaside location for its trade and livelihood, and remains a classic maritime Mediterranean village due to its relative isolation. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that a train connected Mallorca’s capital, Palma, with Sóller, and the car tunnel leading through the mountains into the town was only completed in the 1990s.
The town’s remoteness means its natural beauty and charm are well preserved. Orange groves lead up gentle rises from the coast, boats bob in ports and protected coves, and yacht charters and luxury villas now share the sun-drenched coastline. The town’s Torre Picada was built after the great pirate attack of 1561, and a former monastery now holds the local Museu de la Mar, a site that tells the tales of the town’s maritime and fishing history. Sailing and boating are obvious pastimes, and there are many opportunities for chartered excursions along the coast.
Hikers enjoy the Dry Stone Route, a long-distance path that leads through the village and into the mountains, passing refuges and rugged hamlets. Cyclists consider Mallorca a destination not to be missed, though the steep Col de Sóller requires considerable stamina and training. If you do have a car, don’t miss the 12 hairpin turns along the exhilarating, panoramic road to the gorge, Torrent de Pareis, a stunning cascade also accessible from the sea via boat and a short hike inland.
LOCATION
Port de Soller, Mallorca, Spain. Nearest airport: Palma
BEST TIME TO VISIT: June to September peak, with year-round sunshine
