November 10, 2022, 3:02 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Anyone traveling from Mallorca’s airport to the capital, Palma, usually needs time and patience. Until now, the only options have been a rental car, bus, or taxi. A new tram line is set to change that.
The journey from Mallorca’s airport to the capital, Palma, is expected to become not only more convenient but also more environmentally friendly with a new tram line. Plans for its construction have been circulating for years, and now concrete steps are being taken. Regional government leader Francina Armengol and Spain’s Transport Minister Raquel Sánchez have signed an agreement for a central government subsidy of 185 million euros for the “Trambadía,” which means tram by the bay.
10 Kilometers and 16 Stops in 30 Minutes
The travel time on the approximately 10-kilometer route with 16 stops between Son Sant Joan Airport and Plaça d’Espanya in downtown Palma is expected to be 30 minutes, with a tram running every ten minutes. Later, there will also be a connection to the so-called Ballermann. The construction, planned for years, will begin next year, with the first tram expected to run in 2027.
Traffic Jams Continue Until Completion
Until the tram connects the airport to the capital, millions of Mallorca tourists will continue to rely on buses, taxis, or rental cars, which can be time-consuming and stressful, especially during peak season. Buses are relatively cheap at five euros but overcrowded during rush hours. At the airport, you often have to wait in long lines for a taxi, which costs around 20 euros. And those who have reserved a rental car face long waits at the counters before receiving keys and paperwork.
Additionally, traffic often backs up on the highway toward the city, especially when tourists head to the city instead of the beach during bad weather. At least for bus and taxi passengers, things have sped up a bit since one of the highway lanes was reserved for buses, taxis, and cars with multiple passengers. The tram
With material from dpa