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THE BALEARIC ISLAND, SITUATED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, BEGAN RESTRICTING THE NUMBER OF TOURIST VEHICLES ARRIVING ON THE ISLAND AS OF SUNDAY. 09:40, 02 Jun 2025 Ibiza has began to limit

caravans, tourist and rental cars on the island until the end of September. The Balearic Island, situated in the European Union, began restricting the number of tourist vehicles arriving on

the island as of Sunday. It came in response to the overwhelming volume of visitors. Between 1 June and 30 September, authorities will enforce a daily limit of just over 20,000 vehicles used

by non-residents. The cap includes 16,000 rental cars available on the island, while the remaining 4,168 slots are allocated for private vehicles arriving via ferry – provided they obtain

prior authorisation. READ MORE SMART MOTORWAYS COULD BE SCRAPPED FROM ENGLAND ENTIRELY Ibiza is neighboured by the likes of Menorca and Majorca. Vicent Marí, president of Ibiza’s governing

council, said the measure aims to ‘guarantee the sustainability’ of the island, which has a permanent population of 150,000 but receives around 3.6 million tourists annually. Article

continues below Those who meet any of the following requirements do not need to process authorisation: residents of Ibiza, v ehicles (excluding rental fleets) with tax domicile on the

island, and official and public service vehicles. Security forces, firefighters, ambulances, healthcare, funeral homes, civil protection, public and school transportation, taxis, waste

collection, and urban cleaning are also exempt. Transportation of goods and commercial distribution are exempt, as well as agricultural and construction machinery like tractors, excavators

and similar. Article continues below Non-residents with a home in Ibiza (one vehicle per owner with a tax domicile in Ibiza), residents of Formentera, Menorca or Majorca for work reasons,

people with reduced mobility and vehicles in transit to/from Formentera are exemptions with prior accreditation. "Regulating vehicle access is an essential measure to protect

Ibiza's unique ecosystems, reduce its carbon footprint, and ensure the island remains a natural paradise for residents and visitors," the island has warned. As long as the quota of

4,168 vehicles circulating on the island has not been exceeded, excluding cases contemplated by law, you will be permitted.