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South Coast at the Limit: When Boats and Plastic Overwhelm Communities

Why Ses Salines, Santanyí and Campos Are Dealing With More Beach Debris

Ses Salines, Santanyí and Campos are among the Mallorca towns dealing with recurring washed-up boat debris.

Published: April 22, 2026
South Coast at the Limit: When Boats and Plastic Overwhelm Communities

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Why are Ses Salines, Santanyí and Campos often mentioned in connection with beach debris?

These Mallorca municipalities are among the places dealing with repeated arrivals of wrecked boats and coastal debris. Local teams there have had to recover hulls, secure the shoreline and manage storage and disposal. Because the burden falls heavily on small councils, these places are often at the center of the debate about responsibility and costs.

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