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