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Getting Around Mallorca

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Road quality: 

The quality of island roads is good, although in the mountains steep, narrow roads sometimes make it difficult for coaches and cars to pass other than at special points. The roads, particularly around Palma and the main resorts, can become very congested during peak season and parking is very difficult.

Car hire: 

This is the most popular means of getting around the island and is available from Palma airport and in all the resorts. Major international and (often cheaper) local firms operate.

Bike: 

Scooters and motor bikes are generally available for hire, but check that this does not invalidate your holiday insurance. Cycles may be useful for getting around the resorts.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Traffic drives on the right. Seatbelts are compulsory.

Breakdown service: 

Break down services are usually provided by individual car hire companies. If not try Real Automóvil Club de Espanya (RACE) (tel: 902 300 505; www.race.es).

Documentation: 

You will need your national driving licence and a credit card.

Getting around towns and cities: 

The following chart gives approximate driving times (in hours and minutes) from Palma airport to other parts of the island.

Palma de Mallorca 0.20
Magaluf 0.40
Port de Soller 0.45
Port de Pollenca 1.30
Cala d'Or 1.30
Santa Ponsa 0.40
Rail: 

A narrow-gauge train runs from Palma to Sóller (mainly for tourists), and from Palma to Inca (for locals). There is also a connection between Inca and Sa Pobla. Interrail passes are not valid.

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