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Palma to Cut Beach Loungers, Combat Overtourism

6/14/2025

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Palma's city council is taking bold steps to reclaim its beaches, planning to eliminate 1,700 loungers by 2026, primarily at Playa de Palma. This 20% cut aims to ease overcrowding, while a ban on new tourist hotels and a digital booking system by 2027 reflect a commitment to combat overtourism in beautiful Majorca.

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Palma's city council is taking bold steps to reclaim its beaches, planning to eliminate 1,700 loungers by 2026, primarily at Playa de Palma. This 20% cut aims to ease overcrowding, while a ban on new tourist hotels and a digital booking system by 2027 reflect a commitment to combat overtourism in beautiful Majorca.