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Can Mallorca Learn from the Ibiza Model? A Reality Check

What Stricter Rental Controls Could Mean for Mallorca Tourism

Tighter controls may cut illegal rentals, but Mallorca would still need a balanced tourism strategy.

Published: April 23, 2026
Can Mallorca Learn from the Ibiza Model? A Reality Check

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Will stricter controls on holiday rentals reduce tourism in Mallorca?

They may reduce some illegal supply, but that does not automatically mean a collapse in tourism. In Ibiza, tighter action was linked to fewer illegal offers and a small drop in summer arrivals, while legal accommodation saw higher occupancy. For Mallorca, the bigger question is how to manage tourism more sustainably without worsening the housing shortage.

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