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Soller Tunnel: Daily Record and the Problem Behind It

Why Traffic in the Sóller Tunnel Surges on Rainy Days

Rainy weather can send traffic through the Sóller Tunnel all at once and quickly cause major delays.

Published: April 21, 2026
Soller Tunnel: Daily Record and the Problem Behind It

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Why does traffic in the Sóller Tunnel get so bad on rainy days in Mallorca?

When the weather turns grey, many drivers change plans at the same time and head toward the Sóller valley or back toward Palma. That sudden shift can overload the tunnel quickly, especially because there are few realistic alternative routes for many drivers in poor weather. The result is congestion that affects commuters, buses, deliveries and visitors all at once.

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