Cars banned from Formentor lighthouse.

[mike_dublin]

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...hthouse-2.html

About a month ago, access to Formentor was restricted between km 2 and the beach and from the beach to the lighthouse between 10:00 and 19:00, but that hasn’t stopped people visiting the lighthouse.

The gauging data recorded by the DGT registration meters at the beginning of the restricted section and on the beach, reveals that the bulk of trips by private vehicle to the beach occur between 10:00-19:00 and most are at dusk. 113,177 trips were recorded on the road between June 15 and July 17.

Restrictions have been in place between the beach and Formentor lighthouse since 2018 and they were extended to cover the entire road this year, for the first time.

Only previously authorised vehicles, such as workers and residents of the restricted area, reduced mobility vehicles, emergency services and the Formentor shuttle can travel between the beach and the lighthouse during restricted hours.

Drivers who only drive from Puerto Pollença to the beach can request authorisation ...

The aim is to raise awareness amongst visitors and residents so that they use the shuttle instead of private vehicles to visit Formentor.

The restrictions at Formentor will remain in force until September 15.

see full article on the MDB website

[Sparky]

Changes to restrictions this year. Between June 15 and September 15 it will be closed from 10am to 10.30pm.

[roig cat]

Can anyone confirm, if the rust open and free for cars in April?

[mike_dublin]

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...formentor.html

Roadworks on Formentor access road
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In September 2021, the Balearic Port Authority announced that urgent repairs were required after an embankment collapsed and work was also needed on part of the access road to the lighthouse.

Work has been underway for weeks and it's not likely to be completed until mid-June, but hundreds of drivers are just ignoring the signs that the road is closed due to road works, then they get trapped for hours and can’t go back towards the beach because there’s so many cars it’s impossible to turn around.

see full article and pictures on the MDB website

[mike_dublin]

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...t-june-23.html

Traffic restrictions from Puerto Pollensa to Formentor beach and to the lighthouse will start on June 23 and not on June 15 as in previous years. The later start is due to roadworks that have in any event meant a road closure; these roadworks are scheduled to be completed by June 22.

The restrictions will apply each day from 10am to 10.30pm until September 15. ...

Private cars will be able to go as far as the beach, but proof of a purchase (e.g. a ticket for the car park) will need to be produced in order to avoid a fine. Camera readers will be operating. ... There will be information for drivers in Puerto Pollensa.

Beyond the beach, access will be very limited, e.g. to cyclists and the shuttle bus from Puerto Pollensa, which will run until 10.30pm.

see full article on the MDB website

[kcdc230]

We’re travelling to PP in three weeks time for our first non-July/August trip for a good few years. From what I’ve read in this thread, am I right in understanding that we can drive to the lighthouse at this time of year?

[Gommar Goffer]

Originally Posted by kcdc230

We’re travelling to PP in three weeks time for our first non-July/August trip for a good few years. From what I’ve read in this thread, am I right in understanding that we can drive to the lighthouse at this time of year?

There have been lots of work being done on the Cabo de Formentor road due to maintenance and damage and therefore the road has been closed to traffic. I will try to find out what the state of play is atm

[kcdc230]

Oh, that’s very kind of you. We’re bringing my 89 year old mother in law to PP for her first visit and her first overseas holiday in many years, so we’ve put together an itinerary of our highlights of 22 years of visiting Mallorca, and would certainly like to get her to the lighthouse if possible

[mike_dublin]

While the road to the lighthouse in Formentor is currently open, it seems quite hazardous at times.


https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...c-chaos-1.html

Calls to introduce the restrictions earlier

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Despite the insistence of the local authorities, the Traffic department has maintained the established deadlines, which run from June 1 to the 30 September 30.

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On Saturday morning, traffic on the Formentor road was dense and even dangerous due to the large number of cyclists riding in both directions, along with cars and other motor vehicles.

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see full article and video on the MDB website

[Rockape]

Yes, I cycle to the Lighthouse at various times of the year and there are now certain times that I avoid....on a bike! Seriously, you can't believe some of the carnage on that route during busy periods. My advice would be to either go between Oct-March only, but if you do go when its busy, get up at the crack of dawn and go straight there. Perhaps, it might be better to go when the route is closed....get to Formentor carpark early and catch the bus for a stress free drive.

[mike_dublin]

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com...ober-2025.html

The Council of Mallorca has announced that restrictions on vehicle access to the Formentor area will be extended until 30 October 2025. The measure, which responds to a request from Pollensa Council and recommendations from a recent load study, will mean that visitors will only be able to access Formentor by public transport, on foot or by bicycle from the 1st of June until the 30th of October, from 10 am to 10 pm.

The Balearic government has confirmed the continuity of the shuttle bus service - which always operated during the period of restrictions - during the month of October, facilitating access for those who wish to visit the viewpoint, the beach or the lighthouse.

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see full article on the MDB website