Overview
- Four small boats that arrived Saturday were intercepted across Mallorca, Cabrera and Formentera, and authorities processed 56 people taken from those landings.
- The largest group of 29 people of sub‑Saharan origin landed at Illetes (Calvià), while earlier interceptions recovered 12 Maghrebi people in Cabrera, four in Cala Galiota and 11 three miles south of Formentera.
- Local reporting and official statements linked the crossings to the so‑called 'ruta argelina', the short sea route from Algeria used this year for many small‑boat departures.
- The Delegación del Gobierno and the Interior Ministry say 2026 has seen 273 pateras and 5,079 migrants so far, compared with 401 boats and 7,321 people in 2025, underlining sustained migration pressure on the islands.
- Landings close to populated areas, including a patera secured against rocks at Illetes, raise local public‑safety and reception demands and are likely to keep Guardia Civil and maritime rescue units heavily engaged.