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Autumn boom in the Balearics: More jobs — but how sustainable is the upswing?

How Seasonal Is Work in Mallorca Today?

Mallorca is becoming less seasonal, but tourism still shapes many jobs and working patterns.

Published: April 23, 2026
Autumn boom in the Balearics: More jobs — but how sustainable is the upswing?

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Does Mallorca still depend on seasonal tourism jobs?

Tourism remains important in Mallorca, but the labour market is becoming less sharply seasonal than before. Some businesses now stay open longer, and more workers are on permanent contracts than in the past. Even so, many jobs still rise and fall with the tourist cycle, especially outside Palma.

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