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When Work Is No Longer Enough: Couples End Up in Caravans on Mallorca
How Short-Term Rentals Are Tightening Mallorca's Housing Market
Holiday rentals are reducing Mallorca's long-term housing supply and making rents harder to afford.
Published: April 23, 2026
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Why does Mallorca have so many short-term rentals instead of long-term housing?
A major reason is that holiday accommodation is in high demand, and many apartments have been converted from long-term rentals into short-term lets. That reduces the number of homes available for local residents and makes the market tighter for workers looking for year-round housing.
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1FAQ
Why are some people with steady jobs living in caravans in Mallorca?
Steady work is no longer enough to cover Mallorca's housing costs.
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2FAQ
How bad is the housing crisis in Mallorca right now?
Mallorca's housing shortage is severe and affecting working people.
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3FAQ
Can you legally live in a caravan in Mallorca?
It can be possible, but it often sits in a legal grey zone.
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4FAQ
What help is available for people in precarious housing in Mallorca?
Emergency support exists, but it is limited and patchy.
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5FAQ
What could Mallorca do to make housing more affordable for workers?
More rental control and more affordable housing could help workers.
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6FAQ
Why is the housing problem in Palma so visible near Son Espases?
Shift work and housing pressure make the problem very visible near Son Espases.
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7FAQ
What does the caravan situation tell us about life in Mallorca today?
It shows that work alone no longer guarantees housing in Mallorca.
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