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Colorful Job Market: How Foreign Workers Support the Balearic Islands — and What Is Still Missing

Foreign Workers in Palma and Across Mallorca

Palma and other parts of Mallorca rely on foreign workers in hospitality, construction and seasonal services.

Published: April 22, 2026
Colorful Job Market: How Foreign Workers Support the Balearic Islands — and What Is Still Missing

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What is happening with foreign workers in Palma and the wider island?

In Palma, foreign workers are especially noticeable in restaurants, cafés and service jobs, while other parts of the island rely on them for construction and seasonal work. The pattern is spread across Mallorca, with many people moving between tourist centres and smaller towns. This makes the island’s labour market more mobile and more dependent on reliable transport and housing.

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