From now on, only resident inhabitants will be allowed to drive through the community's main streets. The measure is part of the municipality's fight against traffic congestion and emissions, reports Sky News.
Sóller is located on western Mallorca and is a popular starting point for many hikers and cyclists.
The ban on cars comes at the same time as several Spanish cities have introduced various types of restrictions to limit tourism. Málaga on the Spanish mainland recently introduced a three-year stop on new registrations of vacation homes. Even Barcelona's leadership is introducing increasingly tough rules against so-called tourist apartments.
Over the past year, large protests against mass tourism have been held in several places in Spain, including Barcelona, Mallorca, and the Canary Islands. The demonstrators are primarily opposed to tourism driving up housing prices and rents for local residents.
