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. Advertisement 5 The port in Sóller often causes congestion throughout the town Credit: Getty 5 The local council are enforcing rules to reduce traffic Credit: Getty 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.
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and tourist traps to avoid ISLE BE THERE Insider's guide to Majorca ahead of new Love Island season 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 longe.