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Balearic Islands: More guests in private homes — friendship or black market?

Why Private Home Stays Are Rising in Mallorca

Private home stays are up in Mallorca, but the figures do not show how many are genuine visits or hidden holiday rentals.

Published: April 22, 2026
Balearic Islands: More guests in private homes — friendship or black market?

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Why are more people staying in private homes in Mallorca?

Official figures show a clear rise in overnight stays in private homes or with friends and relatives across the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca. That can reflect genuine family visits, but it also raises questions about whether some holiday rentals are being described that way to avoid registration or tax rules. The numbers alone do not show which stays are legal and which are not.

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