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Leerer Paseo Marítimo mit geschlossenen Lokalen, wenigen Passanten und Bauzäunen entlang der Promenade.

Blick aufs Festland

01/11/2026

5 Min.

Despite Renovation: Why Palma’s Paseo Marítimo Remains Empty — A Reality Check

After COVID and long construction works, venues on the Paseo Marítimo are struggling with dwindling customers, rising rents and poor accessibility. A look at causes and realistic solutions.

Children's festival in Palma: 'Sant Sebastià Petit' invites families to Parc Sa Riera

This morning Parc Sa Riera in Palma turns into a colorful children's world: 'Sant Sebastià Petit' offers participatory activities from 10:30 to 14:00 — from circus to crafts — as part of the patron saint celebrations for San Sebastià.

Why Palma's Paseo Marítimo Is Getting Emptier — and What the City Needs to Do Now

New waterfront promenade, empty tables: High rents, lost parking spaces and bureaucratic hurdles are pushing restaurants and clubs away. An inventory with clear questions and concrete proposals.

Uncertain Future: Why the Luxury Venue Lío in Palma Stalled

After only two and a half years, the luxury venue Lío on the Paseo Marítimo faces reassessment. A redundancy procedure, lengthy promenade renovations and strong seasonality raise questions about the concept.

White Christmas: How a Boy Born on Mallorca Discovered the Feeling of Snow

A four-year-old born on Mallorca travels to Germany's cold over Christmas and experiences his first encounter with snow. Small gloves, secondhand snow pants and wide eyes.

Sunny days instead of storm: Almost 20 degrees and excursions await in Mallorca

After a stormy week, the weather in Mallorca is changing. AEMET announces a calm phase with lots of sunshine and rising temperatures — ideal for walks, markets and Tramuntana tours, before rain or snow may return from Friday.

Robbery in Palma: Knife, Serrano and the Question of Store Safety

In Palma, a man threatened employees in a shop with a knife while trying to steal packs of Serrano ham. Police intervened near the old prison complex. An assessment: How safe are shops — and what is missing to better protect staff?

Five Municipalities Lose Residents – Who Gets Left Behind?

Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Escorca, Estellencs, Mancor de la Vall and Banyalbufar recorded declines. Why are small municipalities particularly affected — and what needs to be done?

Empty tables on the Paseo Marítimo: Who is responsible for Palma's waterfront mile?

After years of construction, Palma's Paseo Marítimo remains sparsely visited. Parking problems, rising rents and a new nightlife in industrial areas are straining local businesses.

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