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Tents Next to Villas: Nou Llevant Exposes the Gap Between Rich and Poor

Why Homelessness Is So Hard to Address in Palma

Palma’s homelessness problem is slowed by unclear responsibilities and a lack of long-term housing solutions.

Published: April 22, 2026
Tents Next to Villas: Nou Llevant Exposes the Gap Between Rich and Poor

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Why is it so hard to solve homelessness in Palma, Mallorca?

One reason is that responsibilities are spread across the city council, the island council, and welfare organizations, which can slow down action. Another is that emergency responses are often piecemeal, while the need is long-term and structural. Without more permanent housing options, problems keep reappearing in new places.

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