Sóller, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Nestled in a lush valley of fruit trees and olive groves between the mountains and the sea, Sóller is an elegant and arty Mallorcan treasure that blends the quaint and contemporary. Visitors may stroll on picturesque cobbled streets and sun worship in the cafés of Plaça de la Constitució or deeply explore the nature and history that makes the Balearic Islands famous. The Church of Sant Bartomeu is a major attraction, one of many historic churches in the valley. Linking Sóller to its port is the Tranvía de Sóller, one of only two first-generation tramways to survive in Spain. The main train station features a small but worthwhile museum of works by Picasso and Miró. The Can Prunera Museum of Modernism and Balearic Museum of Natural Sciences are other top draws. Beaches also abound, with kayaking, scuba and paddle surfing being popular activities.