
Mallorca's traffic problem is all year round, not just during the summer season.
Mallorca's traffic problem is all year round, not just during the summer season.
Mallorca takes first step towards banning non-resident vehicles
The first traffic load study in Mallorca, presented in October 2024 by the island’s institution, reflects an ‘alarming’ increase in traffic on the island in recent years: in 2023, a total of 324,623 vehicles entered Mallorca with drivers, 108% more than in 2017. In addition, 55,000 more vehicles arrived as cargo (without drivers), bringing the total figure to 379,623.

The British rider Ethan Vernon won in a fierce sprint at the Trofeu Palma in this previous edition
The British rider Ethan Vernon won in a fierce sprint at the Trofeu Palma in this previous edition.
Traffic disruptions on Mallorca's roads due to cycling event
The men's and women's editions of the Garden Hotels Challenge Ciclista a Mallorca 2025 kick off this weekend, offering eight days of high-level competition but will bring a series of temporary road closures across the island.
Sant Sebastian traffic closures and bus detours in Palma
The Local Police have organised different traffic monitoring and control operations due to the scheduled events during the upcoming Sant Sebastià festivities taking place over the next few days.
How to beat Mallorca speed traps
For 2025, the DGT’s objective is the lowering of alcohol levels and introducing full-face helmets for motorcyclists.

Palma's gridlock is an all-year problem.
Palma's gridlock is an all-year problem.
The International Masters Cycling Week brings together over 300 riders from up to 15 different countries
The event, held from October 8 to 13, includes the XXVII Challenge Mallorca and the XXX Masters European Cup.
Battle to get to famous Mallorca beach
Deya has a population of 700 and that balloons to 2,400, due to the number of hotel beds and holiday homes during the summer, and this has been going on for years.
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".
Balearic town restricts tourist access to combat overcrowding
More than 800,000 tourists visit the village every year.
Traffic closures and traffic restrictions due to the Ironman Alcudia race
The event will restrict access to different roads in the north of the island and the Serra de Tramuntana.
Mallorca plans tourism limits
Tourist industry has to grow “in value and not in volume, in quality and not in quantity”.
Cycling - sold out in Mallorca
It has to be acknowledged that events such as Mallorca 312 are not to everyone’s liking because of the inconvenience.

Image of the Llucmajor motorway with significant traffic jams
Image of the Llucmajor motorway with significant traffic jams.

The Half Marathon will finish at Magaluf's Athletics track
The Half Marathon will finish at Magaluf's Athletics track.
Traffic and parking restrictions for Magalluf's Half Marathon
Palmanova, Magalluf, Sa Porrassa and Son Ferrer to be affected.
Bus diversions and traffic closures this Saturday at Palma's Plaza de la Reina square
The Local Police will proceed to close several streets located around the Plaza de la Reina and also municipal car parks nearby due to the Copa del Rey final.
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