Mallorca's Palma Adopts Electric Carriages for Sustainable Tourism
Mallorca is embracing modern and sustainable mobility solutions, with Palma set to follow Alcúdia's lead in adopting electric carriages. The new electric carriages, retaining their traditional design, can accommodate five passengers and cover 50 to 60 kilometers on a single charge.
The conversion to electric carriages was implemented in March 2025 after a two-year approval process. In Alcúdia, eight out of ten horse-drawn carriages have been converted to electric drive, with Palma planning to follow suit. The switch was a response to criticism of the burden on horses, especially during hot summers, and a law prohibiting the use of horses in hot weather (above 36 degrees) also contributed to the change.
Palma aims to diversify its tourism, focusing on sustainable mobility solutions. Two of the ten carriages in Palma will continue to be drawn by horses, as the conversion is voluntary. The city also plans to introduce the 'Bus Nàutic' water bus system and the Tarjeta Única, a unified transport card, to simplify and encourage public transport use. This follows a record year for Mallorca in terms of sea and air temperature in 2024.
The conversion to electric carriages in Palma is part of Mallorca's commitment to sustainable tourism and modern mobility solutions. The new carriages, which retain their traditional design, are expected to reduce emissions and provide a more comfortable experience for passengers, especially during hot summers.
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