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Plaça del Mercat: More space — but at what cost for residents and market traders?

Can the new Plaça del Mercat paving handle heavy rain?

Palma’s new square design needs proper drainage and slope to cope with the heavier downpours Mallorca now sees.

Published: April 21, 2026
Plaça del Mercat: More space — but at what cost for residents and market traders?

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Will the new paving at Plaça del Mercat help with flooding after heavy rain in Mallorca?

That depends on how the drainage is designed, not just on the choice of paving. In Mallorca, sudden downpours can overwhelm poorly planned surfaces quickly, so slope, water retention and drainage capacity will matter as much as the visual finish.

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