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When Neighborhoods Become Postcards: Illegal Vacation Rentals in Palma

Why Palma’s Old Town Feels Holiday Rental Pressure

Palma’s old town attracts short-term demand, which can reduce long-term housing and change the neighbourhood’s character.

Published: April 22, 2026
When Neighborhoods Become Postcards: Illegal Vacation Rentals in Palma

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Why is the old town of Palma especially vulnerable to holiday rental pressure?

Older central districts often attract short-term demand because they are attractive to visitors and close to services and landmarks. If too many apartments switch from resident use to tourist use, the area can lose year-round neighbours and start to feel more like a temporary backdrop than a living neighbourhood.

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