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Mallorca to Slash Beach Loungers to Ease Tourist Overcrowding

Palma plans to cut beach loungers by 20 percent starting in 2026 to ease severe overcrowding at Playa de Palma

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Overview

  • Palma will reduce beach loungers from 6,000 to about 4,400 and cut umbrellas by over 10 percent at Playa de Palma from 2026 to free up space for locals
  • Residents’ group Associació Veïns Passeig Marítim Palma is demanding an immediate ban on party boats, citing noise, pollution and public urination along the harbor
  • Tourists face rising security risks—from rigged street “shell games” and fake airport taxis to increasing K.O.-tropfen incidents—which has driven demand for sealed “Saufbeutel” drink pouches
  • Recent heavy rains have overwhelmed Mallorca’s combined sewage system, prompting beach closures and health warnings over E. coli and other contaminants
  • Local restaurateurs report double-digit drops in bar and restaurant visits this season as higher travel costs prompt visitors to self-cater