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Housing Shortage at the Airport: Why Palma's Outskirts Are Becoming Emergency Camps

Why Makeshift Camps Are Appearing Near Palma Airport

A shortage of affordable housing is pushing some people to makeshift camps near Palma Airport and other outskirts of Palma.

Published: April 22, 2026
Housing Shortage at the Airport: Why Palma's Outskirts Are Becoming Emergency Camps

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Why are more people living in makeshift camps near Palma Airport?

The camps around Palma Airport are a visible sign of Mallorca's housing shortage. When rent is unaffordable and emergency shelter is limited, some people end up on unused land, in vacant buildings, or near industrial zones where they can find some temporary refuge.

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