Mallorca authorities end Cape Formentor car limits on 18 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 05:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Mallorca authorities will end the 2026 private-vehicle restrictions at Cape Formentor on 18 October.
- The regulated road section runs from Port de Pollença to the Formentor lighthouse and is restricted from 10am to 10pm until 18 October 2026.
- TIB bus line 334 connects Alcúdia, Port de Pollença, Formentor beach and the lighthouse during the restriction period.
- Cape Formentor lies in the municipality of Pollença at the northern end of the Serra de Tramuntana UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mallorca authorities will end the 2026 private-vehicle restrictions at Cape Formentor, the Formentor headland, on 18 October 2026. The change affects the road to the lighthouse and gives travellers in Mallorca a clear access date for the final part of the season.
The restriction remains in force on 11 October 2026, so visitors planning a journey before 18 October should use the permitted alternatives rather than relying on private-car access.
Cape Formentor car restrictions end on 18 October
The Consell de Mallorca states that traffic regulation at the Formentor lighthouse applies from 15 May to 18 October, inclusive, between 10am and 10pm. The regulated road is the Ma-2210 between Port de Pollença and the lighthouse, at the northern end of Mallorca.
The authorities changed the 2026 dates after discussions involving the Consell de Mallorca, the Balearic Islands government, the Pollença Town Council, the Directorate-General for Traffic and other bodies. The season began earlier than in the previous arrangement and finishes on 18 October because visitor activity falls in the second half of the month. The official traffic information for 18 October sets out the access rules and the road sections affected.
Until the end date, private vehicles without authorisation cannot continue through the restricted section to the lighthouse during the regulated hours. Motorcycles and lorries without authorisation are also excluded. Public transport, cyclists, hikers, emergency services and specified authorised vehicles remain eligible to use the road.
The lighthouse route links Mallorca to the Tramuntana
The lighthouse stands at the northern end of the Serra de Tramuntana, the mountain range that forms the setting for the headland. The Consell de Mallorca identifies the wider Serra de Tramuntana as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and places the peninsula within the municipality of Pollença, 54 km from Palma.
The access rule is closely tied to the geography of the visit. The first regulated section runs from Port de Pollença towards Formentor beach, while the second continues from the beach to the lighthouse. This means the 18 October end date concerns both the approach through the peninsula and the final road section to the coastal landmark.
For visitors, the restriction changes the transport choice rather than removing the lighthouse from the itinerary. The official page lists TIB bus line 334 between Alcúdia, Port de Pollença and the lighthouse, with stops at Mirador del Colomer, Formentor beach, Cala Figuera-Cala Murta and the lighthouse. The DGT guidance for 2026 confirms the regulated period and the public-transport alternative.
What the 18 October change means for access
The scheduled change is an end to the seasonal daytime restriction, not a new attraction or a special event at the lighthouse. Travellers visiting before 19 October should therefore plan around the regulated hours and the authorised-access rules. The official material does not promise unrestricted parking or a particular traffic level after the seasonal period.
The arrangement also separates access to the beach from access to the lighthouse. Entry towards the beach remains subject to available authorised parking during the regulated period, while the road from the beach to the lighthouse has stricter controls. This distinction matters for visitors whose plan includes both the shoreline and the lighthouse.
Visiting Cape Formentor: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The private-vehicle restriction runs until 18 October 2026, inclusive, from 10am to 10pm, on the Ma-2210 route between Port de Pollença and the lighthouse.
- Before 19 October, private vehicles without authorisation cannot use the restricted lighthouse section during those hours. TIB public transport, cyclists and hikers remain permitted.
- TIB bus line 334 connects Alcúdia, Port de Pollença, Formentor beach and the lighthouse, with stops including Mirador del Colomer and Cala Figuera-Cala Murta.
- The headland lies in the municipality of Pollença, at the northern end of the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca.
- The road includes two regulated sections: Port de Pollença to Formentor beach, and Formentor beach to the lighthouse.
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Frequently asked questions about Cape Formentor
When do the Cape Formentor car restrictions end?
The 2026 restrictions apply through 18 October 2026, inclusive, from 10am to 10pm. The scheduled seasonal restriction therefore ends on 19 October 2026.
Where is Cape Formentor and how do you get there?
It is in the municipality of Pollença at the northern end of Mallorca. TIB bus line 334 connects Alcúdia and Port de Pollença with the lighthouse.
What is Cape Formentor?
It is the northern headland of Mallorca, with a lighthouse at the end of the regulated Ma-2210 road. The surrounding Serra de Tramuntana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
