Fornalutx★★
Fornalutx officially holds the title of "Spain's most beautiful village" — and at first glance, you understand why. The tiny mountain village (around 700 inhabitants) is located 3 km above Sóller and is an almost perfect ensemble of honey-colored stone houses, red tiled roofs, blooming bougainvillea vines, and the dramatic backdrop of Puig Major.
Fornalutx is not a place for sights in the classic sense — it IS the sight. You stroll through the steep, winding alleys (sturdy footwear recommended, the cobblestones are slippery!), past stone steps, through arches, over small squares with fountains. The Plaça d'Espanya is the center: a church, a few cafés, a fountain, mountains all around.
What there is: Three to four restaurants (the Ca'n Antuna offers Mallorcan cuisine with a panoramic terrace, €€), a few holiday apartments, a small shop, absolute tranquility. Fornalutx is ideal as a morning or afternoon walk in combination with Sóller — you can reach the village on foot in about 45 minutes on a hiking trail through the orange groves (the path is signposted, moderate incline).
Honestly: In high summer (July/August), tour buses stream through the village, and the charm suffers. In the off-season or early morning, Fornalutx, on the other hand, has something almost unreal — as if time has stood still.
💡 Tipp
The hiking trail Sóller → Fornalutx → Biniaraix (and back to Sóller) is a perfect half-day hike: 8 km, 2.5–3 hours, moderate difficulty, through orange groves and olive terraces with mountain views. Start at Plaça de Sóller.