Port Soller, the beautiful village on the Balearic Islands in Majorca, is the perfect holiday destination for a peaceful break away from the mad rush of the outside world. With its exotic Mediterranean climate, sandy beaches and relaxing atmosphere, it is a great escape. Set away from the busier tourist towns and holiday resorts such as Magaluf, prepare to receive your well-earned rest. Visited by elderly couples or romantic breaks, you will find Port Soller to be set away from the hustle and bustle that you may be used to. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Visitors to Port Soller are lucky to receive lots of sunshine, warm temperatures and little rainfall. Port Soller is an ideal holiday destination for hikes, whether itâs around the village, up to the lighthouse, or even within the Tramuntana mountain region if youâre up for it! Due to the mountain terrain, it is recommended that you come prepared for some winds and light showers. The citrus trade operates out of the harbour and so Port Soller has quite an interesting history of pirate attacks and invasions (donât worry though; it is a safe place now!).
Port Sollerâs summer climate tends to be sunny and warm, providing the perfect weather to top up that summer tan. With an average high temperature of 27°C in June and a pleasant 29°C in July, the temperature is not uncomfortably hot with a light breeze gently moving its way around the island. August is the hottest month of the year with an average high of 30°C. The average low for the summer months is 16°C in June, 18°C in July and 19°C in August.
If it takes your fancy, summer is the ideal time to try scuba diving. The island offers diving lessons and diving boat trips. Diving experiences are amazing, with impressive visibility underwater of around 30 metres. Expect to discover beautiful caverns, flora and fauna, moray eels, red coral and even octopus. Water temperatures during the summer months are 21°C in June, 24°C in July and a comfortable 25°C in August.
Autumn in Port Soller is when the weather starts to cool down slightly, with an average low of 16°C in September, 13°C in October and a cool 8°C in November. The average high for the autumn season is a pleasant 26°C in September, 23°C in October and a cooler 18°C in November.
Winter is when Port Soller can become slightly chilly with an average low of 5°C in December and a colder 4°C in January and February. The average high for December is 15°C and 14°C in January and February, so it is recommended that you check the forecast and come prepared with a few thick jumpers, just in case.
Spring in Port Soller is a beautiful time of year. Warming up slightly as the season progresses, the average low for March is 5°C, 8°C in April and 12°C in May. With an average high of 17°C in March, 19°C in April and 23°C in May, spring may be the ideal time to enjoy the beautiful mountain range, when temperatures are cooler and shade is easier to find.