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Water scarcity, heat, shrinking beaches: Palma's wake-up call for urban planning

Palma's coast under rising sea levels

Sea-level rise could shrink Palma's beaches and increase flood risk to the airport and neighborhoods.

Published: October 28, 2026
Water scarcity, heat, shrinking beaches: Palma's wake-up call for urban planning

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Which areas of Palma could be most affected by sea-level rise and coastal erosion?

Coastal sections around Palma could lose almost their entire beach width by mid-century, including coves such as Cala Estància and Ses Troneres. Flooding could also affect the airport, commercial areas and lower-lying neighborhoods.

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