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Celestí Alomar has died: What the dispute over the ecotax still tells us

Understanding Mallorca’s ecotax: purpose and origins

Learn why Mallorca introduced a small nightly ecotax in 2002 and who it was meant to benefit.

Published: August 31, 2026
Celestí Alomar has died: What the dispute over the ecotax still tells us

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What is Mallorca's ecotax and why was it introduced?

The ecotax is a small nightly levy on guests designed to fund infrastructure and environmental protection on the island. It began in 2002. The idea sparked heated debate between the tourism industry and those who wanted the revenue to support quality of life; Alomar argued that one euro per night was negligible for visitors.

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