Formentor Playa Parking

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Formentor Playa Parking refers to the paid car park(s) serving Playa de Formentor beach on the Formentor peninsula in Mallorca, Spain, where visitors must pay for parking by card at automated machines or barrier systems.

Formentor, Mallorca, Spain

About Formentor Playa Parking

Formentor Playa Parking is the paid parking facility serving Playa de Formentor, a popular beach on the Formentor peninsula in the northern part of Mallorca, Spain. Access to the area is regulated in peak season, and visitors who drive are generally required to use the official car parks near the beach and pay hourly or daily rates at automated machines, typically by bank card. Reviews and local guides frequently mention that parking here is relatively expensive compared to other beaches on the island, but it is the primary legal option for visitors arriving by private vehicle.

A charge from "FORMENTOR-PL" or similar on a card statement is most likely the parking fee for leaving a vehicle in one of these official Formentor Playa car parks, typically charged in euros on the date of your visit. Depending on how long the vehicle was parked, the amount can range from a short-stay hourly fee to a full-day rate. In some cases you may also see small test or pending authorizations if the machine briefly checks your card before finalizing the actual amount. Because access to the Formentor road is tied to proof of legal parking, the parking ticket and card transaction together are used to demonstrate that the visit complied with the local access rules.

To verify or resolve questions about this charge, start by checking the date and amount against your travel itinerary in Mallorca and whether you visited Playa de Formentor that day. Look for a physical parking ticket or photo of the ticket, and check any photos on your phone that show your car in the Formentor area around that time. If you still have doubts, you can contact your bank or card issuer and ask for the full merchant record they see on the transaction, which may include more detail than appears on the statement. Because this appears to be a local parking concession rather than a branded global company, there is no dedicated customer service website; disputes or chargebacks must typically be handled through your card issuer.

Bank Statement Variations

2 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Formentor Playa Parking.

  1. ACHAT CB FORMENTOR-PL 02.08.25 EUR 23,00 CARTE NO 875
  2. ACHAT CB H&N GARMENT 02.08.25 EUR 17,00 CARTE NO 875

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was I charged by “FORMENTOR-PL” or “Formentor PL” on my card?

This descriptor likely corresponds to payment for parking at the official car park(s) at Playa de Formentor on the Formentor peninsula in Mallorca, Spain. If you or someone traveling with your card parked near Formentor beach and paid at a machine by card, that transaction would appear under a name like “FORMENTOR-PL” with the amount in euros.

Why is the Formentor Playa parking charge so high compared to other parking I paid on my trip?

Parking at Playa de Formentor is known for relatively high rates—visitors often report several euros per hour or a significant flat daily fee in peak season. If you stayed for a few hours or for most of the day, the resulting total can be noticeably higher than parking at other beaches or towns on Mallorca.

Could this charge be an authorization hold from the Formentor parking machine?

Some parking systems temporarily pre-authorize a fixed amount on your card when you enter or when you first interact with the machine, then later adjust it to match the final time-based fee. In that case you may briefly see a small or rounded pending amount, which should be replaced by the finalized parking charge once the transaction is completed or the authorization expires.

I don’t remember parking at Formentor. How can I confirm whether this charge is legitimate?

Check your travel plans, photos, and messages for the transaction date to see if you visited Playa de Formentor or nearby Cap de Formentor that day. Look for a paper parking ticket, screenshots from navigation apps, or photos of the beach or car park. If nothing matches and no one else on your account recognizes the charge, contact your card issuer to request the full merchant details and, if needed, dispute the transaction.

Can I get a refund for a Formentor Playa parking charge if I think it’s wrong?

Because Formentor Playa Parking is a local, largely automated facility, there is no easy public-facing refund process like a large retailer might have. If you believe the amount is incorrect or you were charged twice, your best option is to gather any evidence you have (parking ticket, photos, bank statement) and contact your card issuer to file a dispute; they may attempt to contact the merchant operator or reverse the charge if they determine it was in error.

Why does the descriptor mention “ACHAT CB” before “FORMENTOR-PL”?

On French bank statements, “ACHAT CB” simply means a card purchase (“achat carte bancaire”). It is a generic prefix added by the bank to indicate that the transaction was made with a bank card. The identifying part of the merchant line is the “FORMENTOR-PL” portion, which refers to the Formentor Playa parking facility.

Are there recurring or subscription charges associated with Formentor Playa Parking?

No. Formentor Playa Parking is a pay-per-use parking facility; charges are based on the time your vehicle was parked. You should not see any recurring or subscription-style payments from this merchant. If multiple charges appear, they usually correspond to separate visits or separate tickets and should each have their own date and amount.

What should I do if I received a fine related to my visit to Formentor in addition to the parking charge?

Access to the Formentor road is subject to seasonal traffic restrictions, and fines can be issued if a vehicle is detected in restricted sections without proper authorization, typically verified using a valid parking ticket. If you receive a fine, read the notice carefully for appeal instructions and deadlines, and include a copy of your parking ticket and any proof of payment. The fine is issued by the local authorities (often through the Spanish traffic directorate) and must be addressed with them; the parking charge on your card will not be automatically refunded even if a fine is later contested.

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