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Can Mallorca Learn from the Ibiza Model? A Reality Check

Why Illegal Holiday Rentals Are So Hard to Tackle in Mallorca

Mallorca’s illegal rental problem is driven by housing pressure, high demand and fragmented enforcement.

Published: April 23, 2026
Can Mallorca Learn from the Ibiza Model? A Reality Check

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Why is Mallorca having such a hard time reducing illegal holiday rentals?

The main problem is that housing is scarce while demand stays high, which makes illegal rentals attractive for some owners. At the same time, Mallorca has fragmented responsibilities between municipalities and the island council, so enforcement is harder to coordinate. Without more legal accommodation and better data sharing, inspections alone are unlikely to solve the issue.

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