Jam in Soller, Mallorca
Roads were jammed on Saturday.
Traffic chaos in Soller, this time because of a rally
Congestion can be bad enough as it is without road closures adding to the problem.
Lots of traffic on the Palma motorway
Lots of traffic on the Palma motorway.
Traffic in Soller, Mallorca
Traffic on Friday.
Another attempt to ease traffic congestion in Palma.
Another attempt to ease traffic congestion in Palma.
Fourth lane for Palma airport motorway
The Via de Cintura has an average daily intensity (IMD) of between 140,000 and 180,000 vehicles.
The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
The small bay in Deya is extremely popular.
Palma has the third worst traffic congestion in Spain
A key factor is the average amount of time that is lost by drivers.
Another weekend of chaos on the Soller road
The intense vehicle traffic is somewhat alleviated by the temporary parking along the main road as it passes through Soller.
Mallorca will limit vehicle entry if it has to after the summer
"We will take courageous, real and efficient measures” to address this mobility problem suffered by Mallorcans and visitors".
Non-resident traffic banned from one of the most beautiful villages in Mallorca
Balearic government has referred to the possibility of vehicle limits.
Gridlock on the road to Formentor lighthouse.
Gridlock on the road to Formentor lighthouse.
Stop tourist bashing in Mallorca
Let’s be honest, a great deal of people in Mallorca have made a lot of money from tourism, do they really want to turn their backs on that?
Spanish slammed as “horrendous drivers”
"The Spanish are truly dreadful drivers, very inconsiderate and never show any manners."
Balearic town restricts tourist access to combat overcrowding
More than 800,000 tourists visit the village every year.
Thursday's traffic jams in Soller.
Thursday's traffic jams in Soller.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Mallorca’s tourism turmoil
“Tourist go home is the message and let’s be honest, it’s not a very welcoming one, is it?”
Richie Prior11/06/2024 15:13