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Premium sunbeds in Cala Major: Palma under pressure — who protects the beach from commercial greed?

Cala Major and the question of public access

Cala Major is a public beach in Mallorca, but the balance between public access and commercial concessions is under scrutiny.

Published: April 22, 2026
Premium sunbeds in Cala Major: Palma under pressure — who protects the beach from commercial greed?

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Is Cala Major in Mallorca still a public beach?

Cala Major remains a public beach, even when parts of it are run under concession for sunbeds or beach bars. The current debate is about how much commercial use is appropriate and whether the beach is still being managed in the public interest. Access to the shore should not disappear just because some services are privately operated.

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