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No Reduction of the Bed Cap: Mallorca U-turn Sparks Frustration and Unanswered Questions
Short-Term Steps Mallorca Could Take on Tourism Pressure
Mallorca could use stricter licences, permit checks and rental controls while longer studies are underway.
Published: April 23, 2026
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Could Mallorca use short-term measures while the studies are still being prepared?
Yes, and that is one of the main ideas being discussed. Options include stricter checks on new tourist licences, pauses on building permits in heavily affected areas and stronger enforcement against illegal holiday rentals. These steps would not solve everything, but they could reduce pressure while longer studies are completed.
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1FAQ
Why is Mallorca not reducing its tourist bed cap right away?
The council says it wants studies first, not a rushed decision.
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2FAQ
What does the bed cap debate in Mallorca mean for residents?
Residents see the issue as part of housing, noise and overcrowding.
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3FAQ
What are carrying-capacity studies in Mallorca supposed to measure?
They are meant to measure how much pressure the island can absorb.
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4FAQ
Why are people in Mallorca upset about the bed cap U-turn?
Many people see it as a promise that has been pushed aside.
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5FAQ
Are hotel beds and holiday rentals treated the same in Mallorca’s tourism limits?
Hotel beds and holiday rentals are not the same issue.
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6FAQ
What would a more practical tourism policy for Mallorca look like?
A clearer, more localised policy would be easier to trust.
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7FAQ
What does the tourism debate mean for Palma?
Palma feels tourism pressure in housing, traffic and daily crowding.
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