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Storm damage
TEAMS of volunteers are currently working to repair the damage inflicted by Storm Juliette on the historical and highly valuable walking route through the Serra de Tramuntana known as the Ruta de la Pedra en Sec. Organised by the Mallorca Sustainability and Environment department and the Balearic Federation of Mountain Walking and Climbing, the brigades will clear away fallen trees and branches, repair paths and perform other vital work to ensure the 283 kilometre route can be reopened with maximum safety for walkers.
Part of the Pedra en Sec dry stone path was declared “impassable” following the record snowfalls and gale force winds that shook the island at the end of February.
Until the repairs are completed, Sustainability and Environment councillor Aurora Ribot has called on walkers to be extra careful and avoid the affected parts of the route.
The most affected stretches are the ones running from Sóller to Pollença, specifically stages 5, 6 and 7, while stages 2 and 3 also suffered significant damage.
The Transport Consortium of Mallorca has launched a new scheme whereby any young person under the age of 31 who is studying in Mallorca can travel free of charge on the bus, train and metro of the TIB network. In order to obtain the free Intermodal Card, applicants must be signed on as students at any education centre including public, private and Statesubsidised schools, colleges and universities.
To apply for the pass it is necessary to present the user’s identity document and the original and photocopy of the enrolment certificate of the centre where he/she is studying.
The card will expire on August 28 each year, after which users are requested to present the enrolment form for the following academic period. It is estimated that around 40,000 young students in Mallorca will be able to benefit from the scheme.
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