Cloudy summer mornings in Mallorca inevitably mean traffic congestion. Visitors seek alternatives to the beaches and the hotel pools. Business for car-hire firms is brisk and certain parts of the island feel the impact, Soller more than most.
Another day of traffic chaos in Soller
Soller suffers from congestion more than most places on the island
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SaraThis seems to be a common occurrence on this web site. I received quite a few thumbs down for merely suggesting that Mr Pearson’s comment about installing a park and drive system was basically a good idea. I spend many months of my retirement in the Soller valley, so I have personal knowledge about the problem in question. Good luck.
It's not as though Soller has a lot to offer or see.
This morning , Tuesday, 20.08, I drove into Soller and after stopping in Soller, drove on to the port... and there was no tunnel restrictions, no congestion, no queues. Parking was a bit difficult to find, but that's the usual fare in Soller and the port. Returning was about the same. Is it a Monday thing?
I don’t know why I get negative marks for a fact. 🤷🏻♀️ The railway track of the Sóller line and that of the Ferrocarriles de Mallorca are a different gauge therefore the trains cannot be interchanged.
Stan The ManSóller already has an extensive one-way system.
Stan The ManUnless you are a resident you have ZERO business going down C. d'Isabella or C. d'Figa (it's bad enough having to wait for pedestrian tourists stopping mid-road to take selfies or check their phones). Stick to C. d'Cetre and go to one of the two main carparks only, or park on the bypass or Son Angelats and WALK. Want to go to Fornalutx? Go via the the MA10 and use the upper car parks. Want to go to Biniaraix? Don't, or WALK. Want to explore Mallorcan villages? Rent the SMALLEST car you can, not a Range Rover.
Beachcomber‘Ordinary’ trains on the Sóller line? Different track gauge!
Would a one way system of Traffic flow in and out of Soller ease the problems. Beachcomber. Totally agree your comment. The Tourist Train needs a complete overhaul.
Just add more trains that run much later and perhaps add some ordinary trains to assist. The wooden trains finish far too early and the timetable seems more catered to the employees rather than passengers because of the early finish. There are always problems getting anything done in Majorca.