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Between Concrete and Surf: Squatters at Espigol Beach — Where Should the People Go?

What Mallorca Can Do With Empty Tourist Apartments

Mallorca could use temporary agreements, interim housing, and social housing incentives to reduce vacant tourist properties.

Published: April 22, 2026
Between Concrete and Surf: Squatters at Espigol Beach — Where Should the People Go?

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What can Mallorca do about empty tourist apartments that are no longer in use?

One practical option is temporary use agreements, where owners allow short-term use in exchange for upkeep and minor repairs. Another is turning vacant units into social housing or modular interim housing, which can help families while longer-term plans are developed. Measures that improve safety and reduce dereliction are often faster than waiting for full legal resolution.

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