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Palma in Transition: Where Incomes Soar — and Who Still Owns the City

Tourism and Housing Pressure in Palma

Tourism adds pressure to Palma’s housing market and can reduce the supply of long-term rental homes.

Published: April 21, 2026
Palma in Transition: Where Incomes Soar — and Who Still Owns the City

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How does tourism affect housing in Palma?

Tourism adds demand to Palma’s housing market, especially where short-term stays and holiday use are attractive. That can reduce the number of homes available for year-round residents and make prices more volatile. It also changes the character of some streets, where stable local life gives way to more temporary use.

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