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Balearic Islands tighten controls on lifeguards – more safety or lip service?

How lifeguard inspections on Mallorca are meant to improve beach safety

Mallorca is tightening checks on lifeguard providers to improve beach safety and expose irregular working conditions.

Published: April 22, 2026
Balearic Islands tighten controls on lifeguards – more safety or lip service?

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Are lifeguards on Mallorca beaches properly inspected?

The Balearic government has announced an inspection commission to check whether lifeguard providers are following labour and professional rules. The focus is on undeclared work, missing qualifications and other irregularities that can affect both beach safety and working conditions. Whether the checks will be thorough enough depends on how well different authorities cooperate, especially during the busy season.

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