Questions and answers
Questions and answers: Practical info
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How much is the tourist tax in Mallorca?
Under Law 2/2016, 1 to 4 EUR per person per night in high season: 4 EUR (5* and 4* superior), 3 EUR (4* and 3* superior), 2 EUR (1-3* hotels, apartments, holiday homes, agritourism), 1 EUR (hostales, campsites, hostels).
Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS): rates, discounts, exemptions
Is the tourist tax lower out of season?
Yes, from 1 November to 30 April a 75% discount applies, and from the ninth night in the same property a further 50%. Example (our own calculation): 7 nights in a 3* hotel in low season is 7 x 0.50 EUR = 3.50 EUR per person.
Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS): rates, discounts, exemptions
Who is exempt from the Balearic tourist tax?
People under 16. Stays due to force majeure, some medical stays in the public health system and stays in EU-funded social programmes are also exempt.
Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS): rates, discounts, exemptions
Is there a 2 EUR summer surcharge on the tourist tax in 2026?
There is no confirmation. Moncloa (9 June 2026) writes of a 2 EUR surcharge from June to August and a rate of 6 EUR for 5*, but cites no legal act, and the consolidated BOE text shows no change to the rates. Before relying on prices, check the BOIB or the Govern website, as other media describe the surcharge only as a proposal.
Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS): rates, discounts, exemptions
Can I drive to Cap de Formentor in July?
To Formentor beach (car park at km 8) yes, as long as the car park is not full, during the regulated hours of 10:00-22:00. To the lighthouse not in a private car: section 2 is open only to vehicles with a permit, the lanzadera shuttle bus, bicycles and emergency services.
What were the dates of the Formentor driving restriction in 2026, and what about 2027?
From 15 May to 18 October 2026, daily 10:00-22:00 (DGT resolution of 14 January 2026). The sources we consulted give no dates for 2027; the Consell and the DGT usually announce them.
How do I get to the Formentor lighthouse without a car?
By the Govern Balear lanzadera shuttle bus or the seasonal TIB 334 line from Alcúdia and Port de Pollença (stops: Mirador des Colomer, Formentor beach, Cala Figuera-Cala Murta, lighthouse). Bicycles are allowed on the regulated sections.
What is the fine for driving to Formentor without a permit?
According to Mallorca Global Mag, 100 to 200 EUR. Stopping or parking outside a designated space is also fined, even with one wheel on the tarmac, as is driving through at a red light with the barrier down.
When is the sea warmest in Mallorca?
In August, 26.2°C according to the 2003-2022 sea series quoted by mallorca.com. September is still 24.7°C and June 21.0°C.
How much rain does Mallorca get in July and October?
Very little in July: 5 mm (AEMET 1981-2010) or 7 mm (1991-2020 series per mallorca.com). October is one of the wettest months: 62 mm (1981-2010) or 67 mm (1991-2020).
How hot is Mallorca in July and August?
The average daily maximum is about 31°C (31.2 in July and 31.3 in August at the airport station, 1981-2010 period); these are averages, and in heatwaves it can be much hotter (see upal-ostrzezenia-aemet).
How much sunshine does Mallorca get in winter?
In December about 152 hours a month (AEMET 1981-2010), which is about 4.9 hours a day in the 1991-2020 series; in July about 342 hours.
When is Mallorca busiest?
From June to September the airport handles more than 4 million passengers a month, with the year's peak in August 2025 (4,700,495). These four months account for about 52% of annual traffic (our own calculation).
When is Mallorca quietest?
In winter: January 2025 had 909,795 passengers, December 1,098,616, and February and March together 2,608,712. That is about five times fewer than in August (4,700,495).
How many passengers does Palma airport handle a year?
In 2025, 33,806,427, which is 1.5% more than the year before; of these 24,802,227 were on international flights and 8,990,044 on domestic ones.
Why is April busier than March at Palma airport?
AENA explains the April 2025 result (3,010,158, +7.2%) by Easter falling in April, whereas a year earlier it fell in March.
How much is the Tren de Sóller from Palma?
23 EUR one way and 30 EUR return (Palma - Sóller - Palma); a combined ticket with the tram to Port de Sóller costs 40 EUR.
Is the Intermodal card valid on the Tren de Sóller?
No. The TIB zone system does not cover the Tren de Sóller or the EMT city buses in Palma; the train has its own tickets.
Does the Tren de Sóller timetable change in November?
Yes. The operator's website gives a timetable valid until 1 November 2026 and a separate one from 2 November 2026, for the tram as well. Check the current one at trendesoller.com before you travel.
Is there a cheaper way to get from Palma to Sóller than the train?
Yes, by TIB bus (line 203 via Valldemossa and Deià, or 204); paying cash, Palma-Sóller is about 3-5 EUR according to a tourist website. Buses can be overcrowded in season (see tib-palma-soller-valldemossa-deia).
Can a tourist buy an Intermodal card and travel for free in Mallorca?
No. TIB describes the General, Jove and Pensionista profiles as intended for people registered as residents in the Balearic Islands, and a residence certificate is not accepted for journeys. For visitors, TIB points to payment by bank card.
How does paying by bank card work on a TIB bus?
You tap your card when boarding and again when getting off, on the same device. All journeys are charged the next day as a single amount. The bank may block up to 20 EUR, which is released after settlement.
What is the most I will pay for one journey on a TIB bus?
No more than four zone jumps, even on a longer route with changes. With a bank card, the changes (up to two) must fit within 60 minutes.
Can I pay cash to the driver on a TIB bus?
Yes, but only with notes of up to 20 EUR, and the ticket is valid only on that line (no changes). TIB encourages bank card payment because the fares are noticeably lower.