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Strangers in Their Own Neighborhood: When Palma Loses Its Neighbors

Is Palma Turning Into a Tourist Backdrop?

In Palma, residents worry the old town is losing everyday life as tourist-focused spaces take over.

Published: June 07, 2026
Strangers in Their Own Neighborhood: When Palma Loses Its Neighbors

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Why do some people say Palma is becoming a backdrop for tourists?

That criticism comes from the feeling that the old town is being shaped more for visitors than for the people who live there. When local shops, services and shared spaces disappear, residents worry the centre becomes attractive to look at but less functional as a neighbourhood.

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