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Five Municipalities Lose Residents – Who Gets Left Behind?

Holiday Rentals and the Housing Pressure in Rural Mallorca

In rural Mallorca, holiday rentals can shrink the supply of homes for local families and make village life less affordable.

Published: April 22, 2026
Five Municipalities Lose Residents – Who Gets Left Behind?

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How do holiday rentals affect housing in rural Mallorca?

When traditional homes are converted into holiday rentals, fewer properties remain available for local families and young people. That can push up prices and make it harder for people who want to live year-round in villages such as Estellencs or Banyalbufar.

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