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30 Years Ago on the Playa: How Senegalese Street Vendors Changed Mallorca's Beach Scene

The Street-Vending Scene on Playa de Palma

A look at the once common beach vending scene on Playa de Palma in Mallorca and the small goods that shaped it.

Published: April 21, 2026
30 Years Ago on the Playa: How Senegalese Street Vendors Changed Mallorca's Beach Scene

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What was the street vending scene like on Playa de Palma in Mallorca?

For many years, Playa de Palma had a very visible street vending culture, especially on hot afternoons. Vendors, many from West Africa, walked the beach with tray cases or backpacks and sold practical items such as watches, bead necklaces, carved figures and hats. It was part of the everyday rhythm of the promenade, even if it is less common now.

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