News FAQReisen & Tourismus-Trends

Airbnb Puts the Balearic Islands Under Pressure: Deleting Illegal Listings — What It Means for Mallorca

Where Illegal Holiday Rentals Hit Mallorca Most Hard

Some Mallorca neighbourhoods feel the strain of illegal rentals more than others, especially busy residential areas in Palma.

Published: April 22, 2026
Airbnb Puts the Balearic Islands Under Pressure: Deleting Illegal Listings — What It Means for Mallorca

Answer

Which parts of Mallorca are most affected by illegal holiday rentals?

Neighbourhoods with a high number of short-term visitors tend to feel the impact most strongly, especially places where residents complain about noise, rubbish and constant turnover. In Mallorca, that concern has been felt in parts of Palma such as Santa Catalina, La Lonja, and Portitxol. The problem is not limited to one street or district, though.

More questions on this topic

Related follow-up questions from the same article, collected in one place.