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Five Municipalities Lose Residents – Who Gets Left Behind?

How Mallorca Municipalities Can Keep Their Villages Alive

Mallorca villages need affordable homes, better buses, stronger internet and local jobs to keep residents from leaving.

Published: April 22, 2026
Five Municipalities Lose Residents – Who Gets Left Behind?

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What can Mallorca municipalities do to keep villages from shrinking?

The main tools are more affordable housing, tighter rules on converting homes into holiday rentals, better public transport, and stronger digital infrastructure. Local support for shops, crafts, farming, and remote work can also help keep people living and working in smaller places.

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