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Should Mallorca Raise the Eco-Tax? A Reality Check After Barcelona's Shock Decision

How Mallorca could use extra eco-tax revenue

Extra eco-tax revenue in Mallorca could be used for housing, transport and stronger action against illegal holiday rentals.

Published: April 23, 2026
Should Mallorca Raise the Eco-Tax? A Reality Check After Barcelona's Shock Decision

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What should Mallorca do with extra eco-tax money?

The strongest case is to ringfence the revenue for visible projects such as social housing, public transport and action against illegal holiday rentals. That would make the tax easier to justify, because residents and visitors could see what it is paying for.

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