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Six boats, 75 people: When the nights on the coasts grow denser

Why Night Arrivals Are Increasing on the Balearic Coast

Night crossings on the Balearic coast are harder to detect and are putting pressure on rescue services in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
Six boats, 75 people: When the nights on the coasts grow denser

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Why are more small boats arriving on Mallorca and the Balearic coast at night?

Night arrivals are often linked to crossings that are hard to detect until the boats are already close to shore. In the Balearic Islands, the coastguard and rescue services regularly respond to these landings on Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The pattern is putting pressure on emergency teams and local municipalities, especially when several boats arrive within hours.

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