A Guide To Driving In Majorca

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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The public transport system in Majorca is perfectly sound, but you may prefer the flexibility and freedom offered by hiring your own car. This means that you can take off on the road whenever you want to and can explore the island more fully, wandering off the main tourist roads.

One of the advantages of renting your own vehicle is that it makes for a far less stressful way for families to get around the island. Carrying your luggage and essentials with you is a breeze and finding car hire in Majorca is easy as car hire firms are plentiful and very reasonably priced.

When driving in Majorca, it is important to note that you must drive on the right hand side of the road, not on the left as you would in the UK. All passengers are also required by law to wear a seatbelt at all times, not just the driver.

Before you fly out, you should make sure that you know how to convert miles to kilometres as all speed limits and distances are given in kilometres per hour rather than miles per hour in Majorca. Your car speedometer will also display speeds in kilometres per hour.

The Majorcan roads are full of pedestrian ...
... crossings and this is something to watch out for, particularly by roundabouts where they are often located. You will also find them on just about every side street, so get used to making stops at these.

Finding a parking space in Majorca is generally very easy as there are plenty of parking zones as well as on-street parking. The only places where you cannot park is where you see yellow lines. Some zones are free to park in while others you will need to pay for - see parking meters for the parking rates in your particular zone.

The only place where finding parking can be a problem is in the main city of Palma de Mallorca. This is a very busy city, and traffic can be hectic here. If you are not used to driving here, it can be easier to park on the city outskirt and walk a short distance or take the bus into the city centre instead.

The law in Majorca states that you must carry your insurance papers and your driving licence with you at all times while in your car - failure to do so can result in an on-the-spot penalty. Bonny Kominek loves the Balearic islands and has been going to Mallorca for years. Getting car hire in Majorca is essential, you can get a cheap one at Ritmocars.co.uk