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Water for the North: Alcúdia Relies on Desalination — Paid for by the Tourist Tax

Why the Tourist Tax Is Helping Fund Water Supply in Mallorca

Part of Mallorca’s tourist tax may help pay for Alcúdia’s desalination and water infrastructure upgrades.

Published: April 21, 2026
Water for the North: Alcúdia Relies on Desalination — Paid for by the Tourist Tax

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Why is the tourist tax being used for water projects in Mallorca?

The tourist tax is meant to support public infrastructure and services affected by visitor numbers, and water supply is one of the clearest pressure points in Mallorca. In Alcúdia, part of the desalination expansion cost is expected to come from that fund. The idea is that tourism contributes to the systems it puts under strain, though the fairness of that model is still debated.

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