The president of the Mallorca CAEB Restaurants Association, Juanmi Ferrer, says businesses on Palma's Paseo Marítimo are experiencing heavy financial losses because of the lack of parking. They are "desperate".
Ferrer explains that it has become increasingly common for customers to call restaurants and cancel their reservations because, after driving around for some time, they have been unable to find anywhere to park. The losses are incurred because of the food that has been purchased, which then has to be thrown away, and also if extra staff have been taken on to meet the anticipated demand.
He argues that the difficulties with parking on the Paseo Marítimo will discourage customers. "The situation is unsustainable. We business owners have made substantial investments and are suffering significant financial losses. Many will not be able to hold out much longer and will be forced to close."
Paseo Marítimo before the redevelopment and the loss of parking. Archive photo.
If this situation continues, the Paseo Marítimo will not be able to recapture its past glamour and success, "despite the efforts of the restaurateurs". He is therefore demanding that Palma Town Hall and the Balearic Ports Authority adopt appropriate measures to improve parking in the area.
"Otherwise, the Paseo Marítimo is doomed. Without the restaurants it will have no life."
The most feared phrase ever uttered: "We are from the Government and We are here to help." Paraphrasing Ronald Reagan.
No, but, seriously, this was an orchestrated conspiracy by our new friends - Uber - to increase Majorca market share. Lol.
Charles Dalrymple-ChumleyI drove along there this morning and was astounded . They really have removed almost every parking space and there weren't that many in the first place . And good luck if you have a boat and want to get some goods to it. The whole thing is insanity. If I was a restauranter I would be going apeshit. As for the plans listed in pieces below, by the time they come to fruition, if ever, most businesses will be bankrupt.
So on one side of the road a lovely walk looking at the yachts with trees shrubs green places seats etc close by. Cross over the road to view the boarded up and shuttered locals which were once thriving businesses. Never mind, with all that extra green space it'll be more space for the botellons when they come back. Guzzle a few beers, smoke a few joints, chase some girls and insult the odd tourist who has strayed from their hotel.
My tongue in cheek comment below about converting a couple of hotels into multi storey car parks actually might be a solution.
Total waste of tax payers money.
we have had to cancel restaurant reservations at least a dozen times in the last 18 months due to not finding any parking within walking distance.
Every time the car parks are all full with long ques to enter !
we have at times resorted to parking further out and getting a taxi but this is not aceptable.
Street parking with a 2 hour limit is not an option because if you are lucky enough and can find a space by the time you walk to the restaurant there is not enough time to eat, relax and walk back to your car.
Typical bad council planning.
work went over squeduled time and budget as normal in Mallorca wigth not penalties for those who organsie or carry out the work.
I distinctly recall in the original published plans that the net number of parking spaces would INCREASE after these works are completed. Yet, there seems no sign of them, so I thought I'd ask ChatGPT, in case I was mistaken.
I hope it comes to pass, and preferably before private cars are banned from Palma altogether...
"Yes, both the Palma City Council and the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) have planned to increase the number of parking spaces following the current redevelopment works, particularly along the Paseo Marítimo. ([The APB has responded to the different requests made by the ...](https://portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-has-responded-different-requests-made-stakeholders-palma-seafront-remodelling-works?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
In July 2024, Palma's mayor, Jaime Martínez, announced a comprehensive parking plan aiming to construct 26 new car parks with over 8,000 spaces by 2035. By 2027, the goal is to build 13 of these car parks, adding approximately 4,400 spaces with an investment of €116 million. This initiative addresses a reported deficit of around 15,000 parking spaces in the city, a shortfall exacerbated by the removal of 1,500 spaces on the Paseo Marítimo and C. Nuredduna, as well as reductions in ORA blue zones since 2010 . ([Twenty-six new car parks planned for Palma - Majorca Daily Bulletin](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2024/07/23/126003/palma-mallorca-twenty-six-new-car-parks-planned.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
To mitigate the immediate impact of lost parking during the Paseo Marítimo redevelopment, temporary park-and-ride facilities have been established. Notably, a 30,000 square metre site near the CLH plant in Portopí, offering 800 spaces, and a 150-space lot on Federico García Lorca Street have been set up. These are connected to EMT Line 1 buses, facilitating access to the city centre . ([1000 parking spaces being eliminated on Palma's Paseo Marítimo](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2023/01/08/109347/palma-mallorca-000-parking-spaces-being-eliminated.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [The APB and the Palma City Council will set up three park-and-ride ...](https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-and-palma-city-council-will-set-three-park-and-ride-car-parks-capacity-more-one?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Additionally, the APB has initiated the construction of an underground car park at the Lonja Dock, designed to provide up to 460 spaces. This project aims to replace approximately 150 surface-level spaces, transforming the area into a pedestrian-friendly zone with garden spaces . ([The APB is to build an underground car park at the Lonja Dock at ...](https://portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-build-underground-car-park-lonja-dock-port-palma?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
While these plans indicate a net increase in parking capacity upon completion, the current construction phase may pose challenges for residents and visitors. However, the combined efforts of the city council and the APB aim to enhance parking infrastructure in the long term. ([The APB is to build an underground car park at the Lonja Dock at ...](https://portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-build-underground-car-park-lonja-dock-port-palma?utm_source=chatgpt.com))"
This is an accurate picture. I drove through Paseo Marítimo yesterday and after all the works, all the disruption and all the money all they have achieved is to remove all the central avenue parking and replace it with flower beds. If I had a business on Paseo Marítimo I would too be desperate. What was wrong with Paseo Marítimo as it was? How is the new Paseo Marítimo going to be any better or serve its resident businesses better? Is Palma becoming an anti-car city I wonder?
Hey guys, look at our fantastic new seafront which has taken years of disruption and millions of euros .Now everyone can come and enjoy it.
Whats that ? Where do you park. Well thats Paco's responsibility or was it Javi ? I know they were tasked with making sure there was plenty of parking , maybe its underground, possibly under the harbour ? I'll have to check.
Now I know. The plan is to turn a couple of the seafront hotels into multi storey carparks. They just haven't been told yet.
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At least it will be quieter for the residents so at least they will be happy.
The most feared phrase ever uttered: "We are from the Government and We are here to help." Paraphrasing Ronald Reagan. No, but, seriously, this was an orchestrated conspiracy by our new friends - Uber - to increase Majorca market share. Lol.
Charles Dalrymple-ChumleyI drove along there this morning and was astounded . They really have removed almost every parking space and there weren't that many in the first place . And good luck if you have a boat and want to get some goods to it. The whole thing is insanity. If I was a restauranter I would be going apeshit. As for the plans listed in pieces below, by the time they come to fruition, if ever, most businesses will be bankrupt. So on one side of the road a lovely walk looking at the yachts with trees shrubs green places seats etc close by. Cross over the road to view the boarded up and shuttered locals which were once thriving businesses. Never mind, with all that extra green space it'll be more space for the botellons when they come back. Guzzle a few beers, smoke a few joints, chase some girls and insult the odd tourist who has strayed from their hotel. My tongue in cheek comment below about converting a couple of hotels into multi storey car parks actually might be a solution.
Zoltan TeglasThese car parks are normally completely full with long ques to get in !
Total waste of tax payers money. we have had to cancel restaurant reservations at least a dozen times in the last 18 months due to not finding any parking within walking distance. Every time the car parks are all full with long ques to enter ! we have at times resorted to parking further out and getting a taxi but this is not aceptable. Street parking with a 2 hour limit is not an option because if you are lucky enough and can find a space by the time you walk to the restaurant there is not enough time to eat, relax and walk back to your car. Typical bad council planning. work went over squeduled time and budget as normal in Mallorca wigth not penalties for those who organsie or carry out the work.
Charles, The new Paseo fits in with the looney mob's obsession with 'net zero' and all the nonsense that goes with it, including banning cars.
If you can afford to eat in restaurants on the paseo marítimo then you can afford a few euros for the big public car park there
I distinctly recall in the original published plans that the net number of parking spaces would INCREASE after these works are completed. Yet, there seems no sign of them, so I thought I'd ask ChatGPT, in case I was mistaken. I hope it comes to pass, and preferably before private cars are banned from Palma altogether... "Yes, both the Palma City Council and the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands (APB) have planned to increase the number of parking spaces following the current redevelopment works, particularly along the Paseo Marítimo. ([The APB has responded to the different requests made by the ...](https://portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-has-responded-different-requests-made-stakeholders-palma-seafront-remodelling-works?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) In July 2024, Palma's mayor, Jaime Martínez, announced a comprehensive parking plan aiming to construct 26 new car parks with over 8,000 spaces by 2035. By 2027, the goal is to build 13 of these car parks, adding approximately 4,400 spaces with an investment of €116 million. This initiative addresses a reported deficit of around 15,000 parking spaces in the city, a shortfall exacerbated by the removal of 1,500 spaces on the Paseo Marítimo and C. Nuredduna, as well as reductions in ORA blue zones since 2010 . ([Twenty-six new car parks planned for Palma - Majorca Daily Bulletin](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2024/07/23/126003/palma-mallorca-twenty-six-new-car-parks-planned.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) To mitigate the immediate impact of lost parking during the Paseo Marítimo redevelopment, temporary park-and-ride facilities have been established. Notably, a 30,000 square metre site near the CLH plant in Portopí, offering 800 spaces, and a 150-space lot on Federico García Lorca Street have been set up. These are connected to EMT Line 1 buses, facilitating access to the city centre . ([1000 parking spaces being eliminated on Palma's Paseo Marítimo](https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2023/01/08/109347/palma-mallorca-000-parking-spaces-being-eliminated.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [The APB and the Palma City Council will set up three park-and-ride ...](https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-and-palma-city-council-will-set-three-park-and-ride-car-parks-capacity-more-one?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) Additionally, the APB has initiated the construction of an underground car park at the Lonja Dock, designed to provide up to 460 spaces. This project aims to replace approximately 150 surface-level spaces, transforming the area into a pedestrian-friendly zone with garden spaces . ([The APB is to build an underground car park at the Lonja Dock at ...](https://portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-build-underground-car-park-lonja-dock-port-palma?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) While these plans indicate a net increase in parking capacity upon completion, the current construction phase may pose challenges for residents and visitors. However, the combined efforts of the city council and the APB aim to enhance parking infrastructure in the long term. ([The APB is to build an underground car park at the Lonja Dock at ...](https://portsdebalears.com/en/noticias/apb-build-underground-car-park-lonja-dock-port-palma?utm_source=chatgpt.com))"
This is an accurate picture. I drove through Paseo Marítimo yesterday and after all the works, all the disruption and all the money all they have achieved is to remove all the central avenue parking and replace it with flower beds. If I had a business on Paseo Marítimo I would too be desperate. What was wrong with Paseo Marítimo as it was? How is the new Paseo Marítimo going to be any better or serve its resident businesses better? Is Palma becoming an anti-car city I wonder?
Hey guys, look at our fantastic new seafront which has taken years of disruption and millions of euros .Now everyone can come and enjoy it. Whats that ? Where do you park. Well thats Paco's responsibility or was it Javi ? I know they were tasked with making sure there was plenty of parking , maybe its underground, possibly under the harbour ? I'll have to check. Now I know. The plan is to turn a couple of the seafront hotels into multi storey carparks. They just haven't been told yet.