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Chaos over vacation rental numbers: Who's right — Madrid or the Consell?
Where Mallorca is focusing its holiday rental checks
Palma and Mallorca's coastal towns are key areas for checks on vacation rental listings.
Published: April 22, 2026
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What are the main areas of concern for vacation rentals in Palma and Mallorca's coastal towns?
Authorities are paying particular attention to disputed cases in Palma, coastal towns and busy neighbourhoods. These are places where demand is high and where incomplete or duplicate listings are more likely to appear in online searches. The focus is usually on checking whether a property is properly registered and genuinely allowed to operate as a short-term rental.
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Related follow-up questions from the same article, collected in one place.
1FAQ
How many vacation rentals in Mallorca are actually illegal?
The total depends on how authorities define and count a problem case.
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2FAQ
What is the NRU for vacation rentals in Mallorca?
The NRU is the mandatory registration number for online vacation rental listings.
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3FAQ
Does a missing NRU mean a Mallorca holiday rental is illegal?
No, a missing NRU does not always prove illegality.
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4FAQ
Why do Madrid and the Consell give such different figures for Mallorca rentals?
The two authorities use different methods and definitions.
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5FAQ
What changed for Mallorca vacation rentals under Royal Decree 1312/2024?
It requires a standard registration number and cadastral reference for online listings.
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6FAQ
Why are small holiday rental owners in Mallorca affected more often?
They often struggle more with the new formal requirements.
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7FAQ
How do vacation rental rules in Mallorca affect travelers?
They are meant to make bookings clearer and more reliable.
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