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Good news for anyone driving here: parking in Colònia de Sant Jordi is free and easy… almost always. There’s no paid blue zone and no meters. You just need to know three things: where you can’t park, where it’s easier depending on where you’re headed, and what time to look in summer.
- Parking is free all over town: white lines, blue lines or no lines at all.
- No paid blue zone and no meters (as of 2026).
- Don’t park on: yellow lines, driveways, loading zones (during their hours) or the residents-only streets by the harbour.
- Best times in summer: before 9:30 or after 18:00.
- From November to May you can park almost anywhere.
Data: Open-Meteo.
Parking is free (with an honest caveat)
Three free parking areas are marked on the map: two of them facing each other by Carrer del Doctor Barraquer and Carrer Cala Galiota, and a third one on Carrer Roada.
All over town, parking is free: white lines, blue lines and unmarked streets, all free. You’ll see bays painted blue — they’re leftovers from an old “blue zone” that’s no longer in use, so you don’t pay or take a ticket.
Free
Blue zone
Available
As of 2026 there’s no paid parking in Colònia. There were attempts in the past to bring back summer charging, so if it ever returns it will be clearly signposted; for now, it’s free.
Where you can’t park (so you don’t get a fine)
Restricted-traffic zone by the harbour. The stretch of Carrer Bonança, Carrer Estrella de Mar and Carrer Auba running from Carrer Marina down towards the harbour is access-restricted: don’t drive in unless you’re a resident or an authorised vehicle, or you risk a fine. They’re shown in grey on the map. When in doubt, always follow the signs.
Almost everything is free, but there are spots where you shouldn’t leave the car. These are the ones that really matter:
Yellow line: no parking. If it’s a solid line, you can’t even stop.
Driveways (vado permanente). Never park blocking a garage or property entrance: it’s a fine and a tow, almost certainly.
Loading zones. Marked by a blue “càrrega i descàrrega” sign. On working days from 8:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 20:00 those bays are for loading and unloading only, not parking. There may be a few around town, so always check the sign.
Residents-only streets (by the harbour). Some dead-end lanes right by the harbour, with coloured lines, are reserved only for residents who live there: visitors can’t park. Respect those streets.
On certain dates there are events in town (a triathlon, a local fiesta…) and the local police put up temporary yellow signs banning parking on a street for a few hours. Before leaving the car, glance around for one of those signs.
Where to park depending on where you’re going
Colònia de Sant Jordi has two main areas, and it pays to choose based on your plan for the day.
The harbour area
On foot to Es Carbó
Fills up first
It’s the liveliest area —restaurants, the little harbour and the boat departures— and it’s reached via Avinguda Marquès del Palmer. Blue lines and unmarked streets, free; just avoid the residents-only lanes. In July and August, don’t insist here mid-morning: head to the inner streets.
The Marquès area
On foot to Es Trenc
Usually has space
At the end of Avinguda Primavera, up by the Universal Hotel Marqués (right above the start of the beach), there is usually space. It’s the best base if your plan is that beach or walking to Es Trenc.
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When it’s easier: seasons and times
How easy parking is depends mostly on the season and the time of day.
By season
November to March: park wherever, no thought needed. May, June, September and October: easy almost always; only the odd sunny weekend shows it. July and August: this is when you plan — the centre and harbour fill up mid-morning.
By time of day (in summer)
| Time slot | Availability | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:30 | High | Centre & harbour |
| 10:00 – 16:00 | Low | Residential / inner streets |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Freeing up | Almost anywhere |
| 18:30 – 21:00 | High | Centre & harbour (for dinner) |
The “off to the beach” peak is around 10:30. If you can leave a little earlier or later, you’ll find far more space. And in high summer, park in the shade whenever you can — your car will thank you.
The easiest streets (and the hardest)
As a rule of thumb: the closer to the centre and harbour, the harder; the further inland, the easier.
- Hardest: the centre and the harbour, because everyone wants to be close.
- Easiest: the residential streets a short walk away —like Carrer Estanys, where our apartments are— and the ones further in. Two minutes’ extra walking saves you the circling.
Local tip: even on Carrer Estanys and the nearby streets, the odd day in July or August gets tight. When it does, head to Carrer Mar, Carrer Luna or Carrer Goya, which usually have more space. It’s only a few days a year, but it works.
Parking in Colònia de Sant Jordi is about as simple as it gets in southern Mallorca: free, no time limits and no surprises. Just avoid the signposted spots —yellow lines, driveways, loading zones and the residents’ streets— and, in high summer, play with the timing. Do that and you’ll barely notice it.
Who it’s for (and who it isn’t)
Great if you come by car and want to park without getting a fine.
Skip it if you’re staying in the village: park once and get around on foot.
Local tip: in August and during the fiestas the centre gets jammed; park on the edge and walk in, and mind the restricted zones towards the harbour.
Sources: official sources (town hall and transport), Google Maps and first-hand local knowledge. Reviewed August 2026.
Cover photo: mateu mulet · CC BY 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Parking during the August summer festivities
Colònia de Sant Jordi’s summer festivities take place every year between late July and August (the 2026 official programme ran from 20 July to 13 August). From our own experience living here —not an automatic estimate—, the first weekend of August is usually one of the trickiest times of the year to park, especially in the afternoon and at night.
That weekend brings big crowd events to the town. In 2026, on Saturday 1 August there were children’s races at 19:00 on Carrer Dofí, the Ses Salines–Colònia popular race at 20:00 and the big open-air dance (verbena) from 22:00; on Sunday 2 August there were events at the port, the church and Cala Galiota, including fireworks. The race links Ses Salines with Colònia de Sant Jordi over about 5.9 km and, in 2026, started in front of the Ses Salines church and finished in front of Bar Delfín. With the race and other events, some streets and accesses may close temporarily.
Official sources: Festes Estiu Colònia 2026 programme (Ses Salines Town Hall) · Ses Salines Town Hall · Ses Salines–Colònia race 2026 (Elitechip). Each year, check the official Ses Salines Town Hall festival programme and the Elitechip information for the relevant edition.
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FAQ
Is it hard to park during the August festivities?
The first weekend of August is usually one of the trickiest, with the town festivities and the Ses Salines–Colònia race, especially in the afternoon and at night, with possible temporary street closures. Park before late afternoon, avoid moving the car during the main events, and follow the signage and the Local Police. The dates and route change every year: check the official Ses Salines Town Hall programme.
Is parking free in Colònia de Sant Jordi?
Mostly yes in the village (white and blue lines). You only pay at Es Trenc in season. Respect the restricted stretches signposted near the port.
Where can you park for free?
On the village streets; outside high season it’s easy. In summer arrive early as it fills up.
How much is parking at Es Trenc?
Paid in season (about €5-8 a day) and it fills early: go in the morning.
Are there restricted-access stretches?
Yes, some stretches near the port/marina are restricted; follow the signs.
Do you need a car in Colònia de Sant Jordi?
Not for the village and its beach (all on foot). It helps for Es Trenc, the coves and day trips. If you are staying more than a day, see where to stay near Es Trenc.
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