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Cabrera: Almost 60,000 hectares without fishing – what that means for Mallorca

Will the Cabrera Ban Affect Local Fishermen in Mallorca?

The proposed Cabrera no-take zone is said to be outside the main fishing grounds used by many Mallorca communities.

Published: April 22, 2026
Cabrera: Almost 60,000 hectares without fishing – what that means for Mallorca

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Will the new Cabrera fishing ban affect local fishermen in Mallorca?

According to the available plans, the proposed no-take area is not a traditional fishing ground for Balearic fishing communities. That means fishermen from Mallorca, including those working out of places such as Portocolom or Pollença, would likely see little direct impact on their usual grounds. The bigger change would be for boats that currently use the area further south of the island.

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