Formentor Lighthouse Accessible by Car Again – A Small Relief for Holiday Days

Formentor Lighthouse Accessible by Car Again – A Small Relief for Holiday Days

Since October 18 private vehicles can head to the northern tip again – early arrival recommended

On Saturday, October 18, access to the well-known lighthouse at Cap Formentor was reopened for private vehicles. After months with restricted traffic, during which mainly shuttle buses and a few special permits were allowed on the narrow coastal road, visitors can now once again drive to the tip of the peninsula in their own vehicles and enjoy the view at their own pace. See local coverage such as Driving Ban at Cap Formentor Ends – Opportunity or Setback for the Island? for background on access changes.

Anyone who sets off from Port de Pollença on a mild autumn morning knows the picture: cries of seagulls, salt air, the sputter of individual engines in the hairpin bends and people with thermos flasks at the viewpoint. These small scenes make the trip for many foreign and local guests a familiar experience. For families with children, older visitors or people with reduced mobility, the renewed ability to arrive by car is a tangible relief.

The road to the northern tip is narrow and winding. In previous high seasons up to several thousand vehicles could pass there per day; in 2025 the traffic authority DGT recorded around 2,300 violations of driving bans. Such numbers previously led to bottlenecks and sometimes dangerous situations. With the opening now in October, locals and tourism professionals expect an increase in traffic volumes, albeit well below high-season levels — a trend discussed in More Cars, More Buses: Formentor's Traffic After the Lifting of Access Restrictions.

Practical tips for the trip: start as early as possible – sunrises are impressive on clear days – bring enough water and plan parking options. Consideration is now the most important keyword: cyclists, walkers and shuttle buses share the route. Those with time stay longer, sit on a rock and watch the play of light on the sea. Often that is the most beautiful way to experience the lighthouse.

For the island's economy, the reopening also sends positive signals: local cafés and taverns nearby benefit from walkers and drivers who stop for a break. At the same time, the memory of previous traffic jams remains; therefore municipalities and tourism professionals continue to rely on coordinated traffic concepts, information signs and notices for visitors, as outlined in coverage of Road to Cap Formentor: New Closure Times and Open Questions for 2026.

A look ahead: seasonal restrictions are expected to take effect again in May 2027. Until then, holidaymakers have the opportunity to plan the trip with their own car. That means: better accessibility for day-trippers, more manageable outings for families and more flexibility for spontaneous tours to Mallorca's northern tip — context further explained in Formentor 2026: Car-free two weeks earlier — what travelers and residents need to know.

In the end it's an invitation: get up early, drink an espresso on the Passeig, curve up the coast and stop when a viewpoint calls. With a little consideration for each other, Cap Formentor remains a place where the island shows its rugged beauties — without the day dissolving into a traffic jam.

Short and practical: Access possible again since October 18, 2026. Drive considerately, respect speed limits, start early. Seasonal closure likely again from May 2027.