I should have known better! On the spur of the moment we decided to head to the Easter funfair on the outskirts of Palma. By the time we arrived the rain clouds which had been threatening decided to make our trip to the fair a washout. No umbrella and no transport. I called for a taxi. I was assured that one would arrive in minutes.
Comment: Public transport
I would say that Mallorca's buses and trains are some of the best in Europe
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The public transport is indeed very good. However, I was disappointed to see the abandonment of the extension of the train line past manacor to arta. That would have been a big improvement for tourism in the east. The extension from Sa Pobla to Alcudia & Muro never saw the light of day. That would've been a huge improvement for tourism. But the route that's really sorely needed is an express train from the airport to the hub at Plaça d'Espanya. I know, there's a tram in the works (criticised by some here, naturally), but express shuttle (like any major airport destination) would be a massive improvement.
If there was a train to and from Alcudia, I’d use it. The bus is not very reliable and often full. So unfortunately, it’s usually the car.
I totally agree your comment. STAN.
I agree that public transport in Mallorca and in Spain generally is excellent and cheap. Unfortunately as stated there is still a bit of a dinosaur mentality here which you see every time the government tries to pedestrianise streets or add bike lines - some people are just lazy and selfish and want to drive everywhere. Palma needs a decent park and ride scheme, hopefully to be linked with the metro one day. Hire cars from the resorts could be forced to use this which would help reduce Palma's traffic and parking problems.
I agree, I use the trains a lot, they are clean, cheap and in the summer well air con. As I live 30 min from Palma I would never dream to take the car to Palma, it's just hassle. Arriving to Plaça España, right in the center, what is not to like. They don't always be exactly on time but just talking minutes of difference.