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Housing Shortage at the Airport: Why Palma's Outskirts Are Becoming Emergency Camps

How Mallorca Can Respond to Shacks and Squats Near the Airport

Mallorca needs outreach, temporary shelter, and rehousing before evictions if it wants to reduce the problem near the airport.

Published: April 22, 2026
Housing Shortage at the Airport: Why Palma's Outskirts Are Becoming Emergency Camps

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How should Mallorca handle people living in shacks or squats near the airport?

A purely punitive approach is not enough, because it does not solve the underlying housing problem. A better response combines health and social outreach, temporary shelter, and rehousing before any eviction takes place.

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