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End of an Era in Palma's Streets: Mercería Àngela Closes After 340 Years

Why Mercería Àngela Is Closing in Palma

Mercería Àngela in Palma is closing after 340 years because of falling sales, rising costs and growing rent pressure.

Published: April 21, 2026
End of an Era in Palma's Streets: Mercería Àngela Closes After 340 Years

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Why is Mercería Àngela in Palma closing after so many years?

Mercería Àngela is closing because several pressures have come together: falling sales, rising costs, logistical difficulties and heavy rent pressure. The family business has also reached the end of an 11-generation run, with no simple path to continue under the current conditions.

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