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Who is allowed on Playa de Formentor? Investigations into hotel raise questions about beach access

Can Hotels Reserve Public Beaches in Mallorca?

Mallorca’s beaches are public, and hotels cannot permanently reserve them as private areas.

Published: April 22, 2026
Who is allowed on Playa de Formentor? Investigations into hotel raise questions about beach access

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Can a hotel in Mallorca reserve part of a public beach for its guests?

In Mallorca, beaches and the coastal strip are generally public space, so they cannot be permanently privatized by a hotel. A hotel may offer services such as loungers or umbrellas if they are properly authorised, but that does not make the beach area itself private. If markings or signs suggest exclusive access to a public beach, the coastal authorities can investigate.

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