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Premium sunbeds in Cala Major: Palma under pressure — who protects the beach from commercial greed?

Why Palma is rethinking beach concessions

Palma is reviewing beach concessions after concerns over pricing, transparency and access on popular beaches like Cala Major.

Published: April 22, 2026
Premium sunbeds in Cala Major: Palma under pressure — who protects the beach from commercial greed?

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Why are beach sunbed concessions in Palma being reviewed?

Palma is reviewing beach concessions because of concerns about unclear or excessive pricing and the way public beach space is being used. The aim is to bring more control, clearer rules and better oversight to popular areas like Cala Major. For residents, it is also a question of keeping the shoreline accessible and not turning it into a de facto private service area.

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