is a car necessary in mallorca?

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lindareelnomadMember15 February 2013 23:06:05

hi, im thinking of moving to malllorca, from berlin, for many reasons but one reason i hesitate is that it appears to me to be so spread out and not really have efficient public transport.
im originally from california (burnt out on driving!!) :)and have been an expat loving EU transportation systems for years. thanks

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jeremyinspainNew member03 March 2013 22:34:44

Depends on where you're going to base yourself. If you're going to be living and working in Palma (the capital) then I'd say no. It's got a good bus system, but I don't know how well the outlying parts of the island are served.
Have fun, Jeremy Dean

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MiquellosMember16 June 2023 23:24:33

If you live and work in Palma, no need for a car. Mallorca is somewhat spread out, but there are public buses all over the island, and very good infrastructure.

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SimCityATExpert16 June 2023 23:52:02

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If you live and work in Palma, no need for a car. Mallorca is somewhat spread out, but there are public buses all over the island, and very good infrastructure.
-@Miquellos

Thank you for your input but were you not told this was an inactive post (over 10 years) in this case?

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