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Garbage avalanche after flash flood: S'Arenal section closed — who pays the price?

What Flash Floods Do to Mallorca Beaches

Flash floods can wash rubbish onto Mallorca beaches and trigger temporary closures until cleanup is done.

Published: April 22, 2026
Garbage avalanche after flash flood: S'Arenal section closed — who pays the price?

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What happens to Mallorca beaches after a flash flood?

Flash floods can carry sediment, trash and washed-up objects from inland torrents into the sea and onto the beach. That can leave parts of the coast dirty, smell unpleasant and force authorities to close bathing areas until cleanup and water tests are completed. The impact can vary a lot from one stretch of coast to the next.

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