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"They want to drive us out": Longstanding residents in Santa Catalina against alleged investor

Santa Catalina’s Changing Balance Between Local Life and Tourism

Santa Catalina remains a residential area in Palma, but residents say tourism and property pressure are reshaping it.

Published: April 22, 2026
"They want to drive us out": Longstanding residents in Santa Catalina against alleged investor

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Is Santa Catalina in Palma still a residential neighbourhood?

Yes, Santa Catalina is still very much a lived-in part of Palma, with markets, cafés and everyday street life. At the same time, some residents say the area is under growing pressure from tourism, short-term rentals and property speculation. That tension is why the neighbourhood often appears in local debates about housing and quality of life.

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