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Risk of Collapse on the Country Road to Cala Tuent: Who Is Responsible for the Crumbling Retaining Wall?

Why Retaining Walls Fail in the Serra de Tramuntana

Poor drainage and weather damage can weaken old retaining walls in Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana.

Published: April 22, 2026
Risk of Collapse on the Country Road to Cala Tuent: Who Is Responsible for the Crumbling Retaining Wall?

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Why do old retaining walls in the Serra de Tramuntana fail?

Old retaining walls can weaken when they were built without proper drainage or with materials that do not suit dry-stone construction. In Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana, heavy rain and changing weather can make these problems worse over time.

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