Overview

• Multiple Mallorcan municipalities now require online reservations for sunbeds and parasols via platforms such as Beach Manager, with reserved sets marked and unavailable to walk‑ups.
• Hotels secure large blocks of prime first‑row loungers through the portals, and some systems restrict booking to overnight hours, limiting spontaneity for independent visitors and locals.
• Beach operators’ association Adopuma reports a roughly 20% year‑on‑year drop in July revenues, with some vendors shortening hours or sending staff home, particularly on northern beaches like Playa de Muro and Can Picafort.
• Municipal plans for 2026 include reducing rentable capacity at Playa de Palma to about 4,436 loungers from 6,000 and cutting umbrellas to 2,218, a move aimed at freeing space for the public.
• Coverage also spotlights premium pricing across the Mediterranean, including reports of up to €1,200 per day at a Costa del Sol beach club, as price‑sensitive tourists increasingly opt for towels over rentals.