Sunday in Palma: Street closures due to the TUI Palma Marathon - What drivers and bus travelers should know

Major running event, major traffic changes

On Sunday Palma is once again a marathon city. If you have plans in the city center tonight or tomorrow morning, you should have the street map handy – or better: keep the radio on. The organizers expect many participants and spectators, therefore several streets will be closed for hours.

Key closure times at a glance

From 01:00 a.m. (night) access to the city via the airport motorway will be closed. If you are coming from the airport, you should leave earlier or choose alternative routes.

06:30 to 13:00 the Paseo Marítimo is completely closed. Around the seafront it will be tight: rescue zones and spectator areas are in the foreground.

In the center closures are also to be expected – individual street blocks may still be closed until around 17:00. That means: if you have an afternoon appointment in the old town, plan more time.

Public transport and detours

City bus lines will be detoured during the run times. Stops at the Paseo Marítimo and in some inner-city streets are canceled or relocated. Residents and commuters should check the notices at stops or check the operators' website shortly before – sometimes a route changes at short notice.

Advice for drivers

My tip: if possible use the ring road (Autopista de Levante/Autovía) and head to parking garages a bit further outside. Palma's narrow streets are no fun on Sunday morning, and the search for a parking space can quickly take up half an hour.

If you want to reach an early flight, plan extra buffer time. The closure of the airport access begins already at night – an early check-in is worth it.

What else to expect

Around 8,500 runners from more than 70 countries are registered – for the full marathon, half marathon and the 10-km race. That brings a lot of atmosphere: spectators along the route, small refreshment stalls and noticeable traffic density. In the cafés at Plaça de España it smells of strong coffee in the morning, and outdoor cafés fill up early.

Short: If you are on foot, you will have a good show tomorrow; if you have to drive through Palma, check routes and times. And if you rely on the bus: start early, heed detours, and expect delays.

Last tip: If possible park on Saturday where you know you can reach your car again – or even switch entirely to public transport or cycling. Good luck to everyone running or cheering – and watch out for traffic.