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Palma invests millions in Parc de la Mar — appealing figures, open questions

Tourism Tax Funding for Parc de la Mar

Palma is funding most of the Parc de la Mar project with tourism tax money, prompting questions about transparency and public benefit.

Published: May 24, 2026
Palma invests millions in Parc de la Mar — appealing figures, open questions

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Why is Palma using tourism tax money for Parc de la Mar?

Part of the funding comes from the tourism tax because the city sees Parc de la Mar as a public space shaped by both visitors and residents. That said, the spending also raises a fair question about transparency: people will want to know which benefits go to tourists and which improve everyday life in Palma.

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