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Christmas hat as a distraction? Santa in Son Banya and the renewed cat-and-mouse game

What to Know About Son Banya in Mallorca

Son Banya is a sensitive area near Palma with recurring police action and social challenges.

Published: April 22, 2026
Christmas hat as a distraction? Santa in Son Banya and the renewed cat-and-mouse game

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What should residents and visitors in Mallorca know about Son Banya?

Son Banya is a sensitive area on the outskirts of Palma, and it is not a place people usually visit for tourism. It has long been associated with informal housing, police interventions and drug-related activity. Visitors should treat it as a local social and security issue rather than a curiosity.

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