ONE of the most beautiful towns in Majorca has put strict traffic rules in place and it affects tourists.
In the town of Sóller, the local council has introduced a ‘residents only’ zone across twelve of the busiest streets, meaning absolutely no hire cars will be allowed through.
The port in Sóller often causes congestion throughout the town[/caption]
The local council are enforcing rules to reduce traffic[/caption]
Sóller, found in the north of Majorca, can be incredibly busy in the height of summer, particularly with traffic headed for the port.
According to the Majorca Daily Bulletin, Sóller council has put in place a low emission zone across twelve streets.
For anyone visiting, this means there will be no hire cars allowed in the very centre of the town, unless they are registered by locals.
Thankfully, Sóller is very walkable though and easy to explore on foot, and there’s also a historic tram that runs between Sóller and the port.
The wooden tram opened in 1913 and has several stops for anyone wanting to hop on and off including Plaza de España, Avenida Cristòfol Colom, and Sa Torre square.
It’s quick too with the journey from Sóller to the port only taking 15 minutes and costs between €7–10 (£5-8).
For anyone doing a longer journey, you can also combine train and tram, suitable for anyone travelling from Palma to Sóller with a return ticket costing €25 (£20.93).
You can still take a car into Sóller, but instead of driving into or through the centre, you’ll have to park and walk.
The councillor for mobility, Pep Porcel, said the aim is to ensure visitors arriving by car ‘leave them parked at the car parks which will soon be set up next to the Desvío road.’
All in all, the new rules won’t affect your holiday, but for anyone hiring out a car in Majorca, check where you can drive on the island before setting off as driving in a low emission zone could result in a fine.
The tram operates to and from the port in Sóller and only takes 15 minutes[/caption]
Spanish laws are also cracking down on the amount of holiday lets[/caption]
We also recently debunked the recent ‘Spanish tourist ban’, which is also unlikely to affect your next break for those just stepping onto Spanish soil for a holiday.
Due to a lack of housing in some Spanish cities, laws have been introduced to stop any more holiday homes being registered.
For anyone visiting and staying at a hotel, an Airbnb, or holiday villas, this won’t change a thing.
While it’s not a ban for anyone seeking a sunny beach break, it could make your holiday slightly more expensive because of a reduced number of accommodation options.
Malaga has put a law in place stopping any more new holiday rentals for the next three years across 43 districts.
In the city of Barcelona, holiday flats have been completely banned with it fully coming into place by 2029.
All of these rules are to benefit locals looking for long-term leases.
For anyone wanting to head to Majorca for their next break, we found some deals for under £200.
And for even cheaper deals, here’s a little-known Balearic accommodation that costs £9 a night.
This Is The Hotel Loved By Mums For Being A Family-Friendly Resort
This hotel in Majorca is a hit with families from their ice cream parlour to kids playground…
The Iberostar Selection Albufera Park Hotel in Majorca has everything from huge pool areas for all ages of kids as well as loads of activities at the resort.
The family-friendly resort has it’s Star Camp children’s programme, with activities such as paddleboarding in the pool, play beach volleyball, even DJ classes.
Along with a kid’s playground, trampoline area and ball pit, the children’s activities finish with a live evening show and sunset cinema too.
There’s a huge selection of food for everyone too, including the fussy eaters, with buffets, pop up snack bars, and an ice cream parlour which is all part of the all-inclusive.
One TikTok travel mum with the handle @rubyandreyes raved about it on social media, praising the self-serve rooftop bar serving drinks and slushies.
She also praised the quirky retro ice cream parlour that looks like something from the 1950s.
Sóller not only has a port, but a beach too[/caption]
