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From Prison to Home? Palma's Plan for the Old Detention Facility Under Scrutiny

Palma’s plan to reuse the old detention facility as housing

Palma plans to transform the decaying detention site into 139 housing units with shared facilities for workers across Mallorca.

Published: June 29, 2026
From Prison to Home? Palma's Plan for the Old Detention Facility Under Scrutiny

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What is Palma planning to do with the old detention facility on Mallorca?

The plan envisions converting the decaying complex into 139 residential units, including 50 short-stay apartments and 89 longer-stay units. Interior structures would be renovated while outer walls and watchtowers are removed, with communal facilities such as a laundry, dining hall, fitness center and a pool. The aim is to provide housing near workplaces for professionals on Mallorca, not a pure market project.

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