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Why Fewer Guardia Civil Officers Remain in the Balearic Islands — Key Questions and Solutions

Why Housing Makes Guardia Civil Postings in Mallorca Hard to Keep

Expensive housing in Mallorca makes it harder for Guardia Civil officers to stay after a posting.

Published: April 22, 2026
Why Fewer Guardia Civil Officers Remain in the Balearic Islands — Key Questions and Solutions

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Why is housing such a big issue for Guardia Civil officers in Mallorca?

Mallorca’s rental market is expensive, so officers often face a difficult choice when they are posted to the islands. If housing eats up too much of their income, a mainland assignment can look far more manageable. That is one of the main reasons retention is so difficult.

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