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Information on traffic regulation at the Formentor lighthouse

Environmentally preserve one of the most iconic spaces on the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is something we all must do, which is why we regulate traffic at the Formentor lighthouse during the summer.

The 2018 Pilot Mobility Plan reduced the flow of visitors during peak hours by 90% or, in other words, from 300 to 20 vehicles during peak hours. All of us at the different administrations involved in managing this space (Council of Majorca, the Balearic Islands government, the Pollença Town Council, Ports of Balearics and DGT) have decided to work together to conserve the essence of the Formentor lighthouse and commit to a sustainable and safe visit that lets the peacefulness of the surroundings be preserved and the unique experience it represents for visitors.

What is the regulated period? Which sections of road?

From June 1 to September 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Formentor lighthouse is located at the northern end of the Serra de Tramuntana, a place that has a total of 90km. The Formentor peninsula belongs to the municipality of Pollença and is located 54 km from the Balearic capital, Palma.

We regulate traffic at the Formentor lighthouse during the summer to preserve and guarantee the great landscape and natural heritage of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is everyone's business.

For this reason, circulation is restricted from June 1 to September 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., on the Formentor road (Ma-2210) that connects Port de Pollença with the lighthouse.

Access

Who can access?

Public transport managed by the Government of the Balearic Islands (TIB) for the two sections, discretionary transport, taxis and VTC for the Formentor-beach section

Residents of this area and vehicles transporting people with reduced mobility (must request prior authorization)

Service, rescue, health, emergency and security vehicles

Cyclists and hikers on foot

Who can not access?

Private vehicles without authorization

Motorcycles without authorization

Trucks without authorization

How do I get to the lighthouse?

Information on public transport lines

Using public transport to travel to the Formentor peninsula is recommended. The TIB has a bus line
334: Alcúdia – Port of Pollença – Formentor Lighthouse
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On the Formentor Peninsula, the line stops at the Mirador del Colomer, Formentor Beach, Cala Figuera-Cala Murta and Formentor Lighthouse.

Avoid the use of cash on buses, we recommend using credit cards of transport cards. For more information on the timetables, prices and the route itself, please check the website www.tib.org.

Where to park

Line 334 connect with other TIB bus lines at the stop “Estació” in Port de Pollença and at the stop “Centre Històric” in Alcúdia (historical center), allowing people to do full journeys by bus from other places in Mallorca without the need to use a car. 

For those arriving at the Port of Pollença by car, parking in the service lanes on the ring road is recommended. There are three stops on the ring road where travellers can get the bus towards the Formentor peninsula: Port of Pollença (42051), Bóquer (42057) and Can Singala (42055).

Authorisation

How can I request authorisation?

Residents, vehicles that transport people with reduced mobility and anyone else who may be authorised have to contact the DGT at least three working days in advance via the email address  formentor@dgt.es.

What happens if I drive there without authorisation?

Formentor kilometer 8.7 to 19,600 it is prohibited to circulate in both directions during the hours of application of the measures, if they enter before 10:00 a.m. they must be outside the area of application of the measures at 09:59 a.m. maximum.

Economic sanctions will be imposed on vehicles that circulate without authorization.

Formentor Playa kilometer 2 to 8.7 limited access until full capacity of authorized parking spaces.