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Top 5 Favorite New Foods

Food is one of the simple pleasures of life. And one of the many benefits of travel is enjoying new and exotic fare. Since arriving in Port de Sóller I have had the pleasure of sampling many new dishes and many familiar foods with a Spanish twist. Here are my five new favorites so far.

1) Arroz cubano. When I was in college I got hooked on eggs. They’re the perfect food for students: cheap, nutritious, and easy to cook. I was eating about a dozen and half at the height of my addiction. To keep from getting bored, I rotated through a few standards: hardboiled eggs, scrambled eggs, omelettes. But my favorite was always fried eggs. It’s no surprise then that I love arroz cubano, or fried eggs with rice. I first discovered this dish as an apetizer in a menú del dia. Although this dish does not qualify as authentically Spanish, it comes from a Spanish-speaking country and that is good enough for me.

2) Sobrassada. This stuff is incredible. I can only describe it as a hybrid between pork sausage and meat paste. I realize that may not be the most enticing description but I assure you that you will not be disappointed. Spread it on your bread and you will forget all about butter. One resident here at Citric tells me that a typical Mallorcan dish is bread with sobrasada, sugar, and honey. Sounds a little sweet, but I’ll try anything once.

3) Flan. The simplicity of this dessert is genius. Eggs, sugar, milk. What else could you possibly want? The only reasonable answer: lots and lots of liquid caramel on top. This semi-solid pudding can be found at nearly every restaurant and bar in the area. But it’s hard to beat the fresh batch that can be found many nights at Citric Hotel’s dinner buffet.

4) Oranges that are actually fresh. In the United States the local food movement is becoming more and more popular. Proponents say that eating more foods from farms in the area is better for your health, the environment and your tastebuds. Since I am from Pennsylvania, the phrase «locally-grown oranges» seems like a contradiction in terms. But here at Citric (appropriately enough) we have fresh oranges from the neighboring Soller. Here is an orange I ate half an hour ago…

5) Carne y Queso. Every morning at Citric Hotel’s breakfast buffet you can find freshly-sliced meat and cheese. The variety changes every day. Although I was never a big meat eater at home, I must admit that most mornings I wrap a piece of meat in a slice of cheese and drizzle a little olive oil on top. Simple and Atkins-friendly (unlike many of the other sweet things on the island).

My First Spanish Joke

There is no doubt about it: I am very bad at Spanish. Although I studied Spanish in high school, I never felt much affinity for the subject and always preferred my other classes. Sure, I memorized endless conjugations for an exam. But I never really had a passion for my study of language and, unsurprisingly, I remember almost nothing from my high school days.

I figured I would give it another shot by travelling to Mallorca and living and working at Citric Hotel. After all, Spanish is the national lanaguage of nearly all central and south American countries and is becoming increasingly important in the United States as well. Plus, I’ve always been amused by the blatant overacting on telenovellas and wouldn’t mind understanding what is actually being said. So with dictionary and basic grammar book in hand, I set off to Port de Sóller to be immersed in the language.

So far, things have not been easy. It is very frustrating to not be able to express yourself fully and accurately like you can in your native tongue. What would be a simple question at home turns into an ordeal complete with pantomiming when you lack the right noun or verb. It is also humbling to frequently have no idea what is going on. Despite this, the staff here have been very patient and helpful with me learning Spanish. Using a combination of Spanish, English, hand gestures, and facial expressions we are almost always on the same page.

Because of my struggles with learning the langugage, I have come to appreciate small milestones much more than I normally would. Yesterday, I «got» my first Spanish joke. while washing the dishes I knocked over a small dish and it shattered on the floor. As I was cleaning it up Paco, the hotel’s cook, walked into the washroom. I pointed to the broken dish and mangled the conjugation of «romper», the Spanish equivilant of «to break». He just laughed and said in Spanish «Perfect. Less work for you.» I let out a big laugh that let him know I got the joke.

Sure, it wasn’t the most complicated joke ever. And yes, I am probably years and years away from understanding subtle irony in Spanish. But this experience gave me some hope and reminded me why we bother to study foreign languages in the first place.

A Lazy Day in Port de Sóller

Some days you want to do it all. And, if you’re like me, some days you just want to take it easy and relax. In order to help you plan your lazy day around the Port I have compiled an itinerary of my favorite low-impact activities:

1) Start with breakfast at Citric Hotel. In order to prepare for your big day of nothing you’ll want to make sure you are well fed. Simply take the elevator (no stairs today, this is your day off) to the ground floor and in the dining room you will find the breakfast buffet. For 5€ you can help yourself to meat, cheese, bread with butter, honey, and jams, cereals, yogurt, orange juice and milk. After breakfast grab a locally-grown orange from the buffet, get another morning drink of choice (coffee, espresso, tea, hot chocolate), and plop down on Citric Hotel’s terrace. Enjoy the tranquil view as you get your caffeine fix and a little morning sun. Don’t exert yourself too much: you still have much more sitting to do.

2) Head to the Patja d’en Repic. In order to get a little mental exercise head to the Platja d’en Repic, the port’s sandy beach, and read a book. Fortunately, the beach is only a two-minute walk downhill from Citric Hotel. If you forgot a book, maybe you can borrow one from the bookshelves in Citric’s lobby. The sand and rhythm of the waves crashing on the beach will help you relax after your strenuous breakfast and help you prepare for your next challenge: lunch.

3) Enjoy a long lunch. Head to a restaurant in the Port (or try Sóller) that you’ve been wanting to try and ask for the «menú del día del dia». This daily special is perfect for those who are hungry and in no rush. It includes an appetizer, a main course, a desert, and a drink for a fixed price (usually between 8-12€). If you do this right, you can easily pass an hour or two while you contemplate your next activity.

4) Take a siesta. Hey, when in Rome…

5) Have an afternoon snack with a view. Whether you call it coffee and cake, kaffe und kuchen, or cafe y torta, it’s tough to not be satisfied by this combination of sugar and caffeine in the afternoon. My suggestion is Es Faro, which sits next to the lighthouse on Camino del Faro Muleta. From here you can enjoy an incredible view of the port and sea from way above.

By this point you will no doubt be exhausted from your big day of sitting, eating, and napping. Head back to the hotel, grab dinner and a drink, and make sure to congratulate yourself and your fellow travelers on a job well done.

Restaurant el Faro
Citric hotel soller
Restaurant List Port Soller Mallorca

My Journey to Port de Sóller

Hello everyone! My name is Pat and I am a recent college graduate from the United States. I am currently on a working vacation at Citric Hotel in Port de Soller. I will be sharing some of my experiences with Citric Hotel, Port de Soller, and excursions in Mallorca on this blog. Hopefully my posts will help give you a sense of what the hotel, town, and surrounding areas are like.

I arrived in Mallorca five days ago after a long series of flights that took me from Philadelphia to Palma de Mallorca. From the airport I took a bus (1) to Placa de Espanya, a transit center that connects the metro, trains, and local and regional busses. After a short wait I grabbed an express bus (L211) from Palma to Port de Sóller. The journey was very easy, took about an hour, and cost less than 5€. There is also room on both busses for luggage, so don’t worry about that. The public transportation was also very easy to navigate considering how limited my Spanish skills are.
After a very short walk from the bus stop I was greeted with sight of Port de Sóller in all its glory. It is difficult for me to do justice to the natural beauty of Port de Sóller with words, so I will try to upload as many photos as possible over the next few weeks. I’ve included one here to get your started. In short, the town sits between a beautiful natural port and mountains.

Welcome to Port de Sóller

It was very easy for me to find the hotel since it sits right above the water on the Western edge of the port. This location gives the hotel an incredible panoramic view of the town. Once I arrived I was greeted by Maria Antonia, a receptionist and manager. Maria Antonia speaks English very well (and  humors my attempts at Spanish), so I was set up very quickly. After I checked in, Kyle gave me a tour of the hotel and showed me our room. Needless to say, after a very long day and several thousand miles of travelling I was happy to finally find my bed.

Next time: Hiking around Mallorca.

Soller Port paradise for artist in Mallorca

Painting , recording , enjoy Mallorca Island this time from the Soller sandy beach Can Repic overlooking the Citric Hotel and the cosy bay of Soller

General Description The Citric Hotel Soller Majorca

[General Description:]

The Citric Hotel is located at the sea front and  just steps away from the sea in Port de Soller on the island

paradise of Mallorca. This recently renovated hotel is great for couples and families

featuring 45 simple, attractive and economical twin rooms excellent for those on a

budget looking for a friendly base from which to explore all this area has to offer.

Guests to the Citric Hotel can descend 50 m down some steps below to the lovely

sandy beach, stroll 20 minutes to the centre of Puerto de Soller with its shops, bars &

restaurants, or walk 4 minutes to the train station for the trains to Soller Town. Palma

de Mallorca Airport is 28 km from the hotel.

Local Tips: The hotel is perfectly positioned for visits to the Museo del Mar in Puerto

de Soller, a fascinating insight into the local fishermens lives past and present, as well

as regular boat service to the magnificent bay of Sa Calobra with its marvellous and

imposing cliffs.

[Facilities]

Food, drink and entertainment: Room only accommodation with options for Bed and

Breakfast, Half Board, and All Inclusive.  Breakfast is served every morning in the

restaurant, and there is a nicely furnished dining room offering delicious local dishes

as well as a panoramic terrace for enjoying drinks and perhaps reading a book with

the background sound of the sea. Guests with also enjoy the pleasant bar with Satellite

TV.

Sports, games and activities: The hotel is an easy walk to the sandy «Repic» beaches

for sun-bathing, swimming, volleyball, windsurfing, and snorkelling.

Additional: 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, Internet/Email services available,

smoking rooms available, safety deposit box, concierge, laundry service, doctor on

call, lift, bike hire, car rental, car parking available offsite.

[Room Description]

The Citric Hotel features 45 simple and cheery twin rooms for up to three persons

with a private bathroom and shower, telephone in each room, wake up calls available

and cots available. Rooms have lovely mountain or sea views and some rooms have a

balcony.

[General Description:]
The Citric Hotel is located just steps away from the sea in Port de Soller on the island paradise of Mallorca. This recently renovated hotel is great for couples and familiesfeaturing 45 simple, attractive and economical twin rooms excellent for those on abudget looking for a friendly base from which to explore all this area has to offer.Guests to the Citric Hotel can descend 50 m down some steps below to the lovelysandy beach, stroll 20 minutes to the centre of Puerto de Soller with its shops, bars &restaurants, or walk 4 minutes to the train station for the trains to Soller Town. Palma de Mallorca Airport is 28 km from the hotel.
Local Tips: The hotel is perfectly positioned for visits to the Museo del Mar in Puerto de Soller, a fascinating insight into the local fishermens lives past and present, as wellas regular boat service to the magnificent bay of Sa Calobra with its marvellous andimposing cliffs.
[Facilities]
Food, drink and entertainment: Room only accommodation with options for Bed andBreakfast, Half Board, and All Inclusive. Breakfast is served every morning in therestaurant, and there is a nicely furnished dining room offering delicious local dishesas well as a panoramic terrace for enjoying drinks and perhaps reading a book withthe background sound of the sea. Guests with also enjoy the pleasant bar with SatelliteTV.
Sports, games and activities: The hotel is an easy walk to the sandy «Repic» beachesfor sun-bathing, swimming, volleyball, windsurfing, and snorkelling.
Additional: 24-hour reception, multilingual staff, Internet/Email services available,smoking rooms available, safety deposit box, concierge, laundry service, doctor oncall, lift, bike hire, car rental, car parking available offsite.
[Room Description]
The Citric Hotel features 45 simple and cheery twin rooms for up to three personswith a private bathroom and shower, telephone in each room, wake up calls availableand cots available. Rooms have lovely mountain or sea views and some rooms have a balcony.

Encuesta para clientes Citric Hotel Soller

Hotel el Guia in Soller should be Brisas sister hotel

Yes we certainly think that if Citric Hotel Soller (previous Hostal Brisas) got a similar hotel caracter at the Center of Soller just few meters from the Soller Train Station this will be Hotel el Guia with is particular and unic style , where the tipical mallorquin restaurant mixed with french cuisine tastefull ,stays in a exclusive location in Soller Village.

But there are a few things now that have changed at Brisas Hotel – first of all is the name – now will be called Citric Hotel Soller , and all the rooms are renovated in a mediterranean style most of them with sea views , but not just the renovated room and new hall is there also the prices are now cheaper at the Citric Hotel Soller than the el Guia Hotel. Check Prices

Hotel El Guia, Carrer Castanyer, 2. 07100 Sóller (Mallorca), Spain Tel: (+34) 971 630227 Webweb .
Citric Hotel Soller (Brisas Hotel) Camino faro de Muleta, s/n (07108) Port de Sóller – Mallorca (Spain). Tel. : +(34) 971631352 Web

Promoción especial participantes y acompañantes XI EDICIÓN CARRERA DE MONTAÑA SOLLER COPA DE ESPAÑA 2010

Con motivo de la onceava edición de la EDICIÓN CARRERA DE MONTAÑA VALL DE SOLLER. 1ª PRUEBA COPA DE ESPAÑA 2010 .
en Citric Hotel Soller ofrecemos una Promoción especial para los participantes , acompañantes y amantes del deporte.

Para todas las reservas realizadas a traves de la web oficial http://www.citrichotels.com se les ofrecerá una mejora ya sea en el tipo de habitación o en el régimen reservado .
Oferta valida para estancias entre el 30 de abril al 30 de Junio con un minimo de 2 noches de estancia.

Time: April 30, 2010 at 3pm to May 2, 2010 at 1pm
Location: Sóller (Illes Balears) & Port de Soller

Event Description
Viernes 30 de abril / Divendres 30 d’abril
Check in Citric Hotel Soller (Hotel Brisas) desde las 12:00h hasta las 23:00h
16.00 h. a 20.00 h. Carpa informativa Plaza Constitución, Sóller / Carpa informativa a Plaça Constitució, Sóller
Sábado 1 de mayo / Dissabte 1 de maig
09.00 h. a 15.00 h. Carpa informativa Plaza Constitución, Sóller / Carpa informativa a Plaça Constitució, Sóller
13.00 h. Almuerzo participantes. Hotel Porto Sóller C/Migjorn, 2 / Esmorzar participants. Hotel Porto Sóller. C/ Migjorn, 2
17.00 – 19.00 h. Entrega de dorsales, chip i documentación de la carrera. Colegio Sagrados Corazones. Ctra desviament Sóller – Puerto Sóller / Lliurament de dorsals, xip i documentació de la cursa. Col•legi Sagrats Cors, Ctra desviament Sóller-Port de Sóller
19.00 – 20.30 h. Presentación de la carrera i brefing. Colegio Sagrados Corazones / Presentació de la cursa i brefing. Col•legi Sagrats Cors
Domingo 2 de mayo / Diumenge 2 de maig
07.30 – 08.30 h. Bus lanzadera Plaza de la Constitución de Sóller a Biniaraix (línea de salida) / Bus lanzadera Pça Constitució de Sóller a Biniaraix (línia de sortida)
07.45 – 08.30 h. Entrega dorsales, chip i documentación de la carrera. Plaza de Biniaraix / Lliurament de dorsals, xip documentación de la cursa. Plaça Biniaraix
09.00 h. Salida de la carrera. Sortida de la cursa
13.00 h. Ceremonia entrega de premios (Pza. Constitución) / Cerimònia de lliurament de premis (Pça Constitució)
14.00 h. hora límite finalización de la prueba / Hora límit finalització prova
16.00 h. Check Out del Citric Hotel Soller.

web oficial de la Federacion Española de deportes de Montaña y escalada http://www.fedme.es
web oficial de la Cursa de Muntanya Vall de Soller
en ella se ofrece vales gratuitos para viajes en tranvia entre el Puerto de Soller y Soller.

Bienvenidos a Soller.

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