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Wrecks in the Bay of Pollenca: Municipality pays – but who bears responsibility?

Why Some Boat Wrecks Stay Too Long on Mallorca’s Coast

In Mallorca, unclear ownership and slow salvage procedures can leave wrecked boats in place for far too long.

Published: April 22, 2026
Wrecks in the Bay of Pollenca: Municipality pays – but who bears responsibility?

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Why do some Mallorca beaches still have wrecks for so long?

Wrecks can stay in place for a long time when permits, legal responsibility, and salvage logistics move more slowly than the damage itself. Bureaucratic delays, unclear ownership, and limited coordination can all hold up removal. In the meantime, the boat may continue to leak, rust, and affect the surrounding bay.

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