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Who pays when boats run aground? The Port de Pollenca case and the public cost trap

Who pays to remove abandoned boats on Mallorca beaches?

If a boat is abandoned on a Mallorca beach, who foots the bill can be unclear and often falls to local authorities.

Published: October 27, 2026
Who pays when boats run aground? The Port de Pollenca case and the public cost trap

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Who pays to remove abandoned boats on Mallorca beaches?

In many cases the public sector covers the cleanup because the owner cannot be billed and the process to recover costs is slow. In Port de Pollenca, removing one wreck cost €26,000, and there have been about €70,000 spent since 2023 on similar cases. Responsibility is often shared or unclear, involving the port authority, municipality, and coast guard, which can delay action.

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