Mallorca news that hit the headlines from November 15 to November 21
Mallorca news that hit the headlines from November 15 to November 21.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
This week Son Banya, weather complaints, holiday lets, migrants dental check, low tourist season, tourist promotion, restaurant woes and most expensive property in Palma.
Ban on new holiday flat permits in Spain
Residents protesting against high rents and a lack of long-term supply blame it on the proliferation of short-term renting on platforms such as Airbnb and booking.com and an a influx of foreigners choosing Malaga as a base for remote work.
British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism
The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".
Mallorca short-term rental boom shows no signs of easing
Europe’s boom in short-term tourism rentals shows no signs of cooling.
3,000 euros per week for a beachfront flat in Puerto Pollensa, most expensive in Spain
Mallorca is one of the most expensive holiday let destinations in Spain.
Islands plan tighter short term rental rules with police backup
Locals, hotels angered by spread of holiday home listings.
Rent out your home to tourists in Palma and face a 40,000 fine
"Council want to curb shortage of properties...."
Pandemic tames Airbnb in Europe's tourist hotspots - for now
Airbnb says it has adapted to changing travel patterns.
Tourism
Holiday rentals' association demanding "immediate" legalisation
Aptur wants immediate regulation, concluding that holiday rentals are "sustainable" in environmental, economic and social ways.
Tourism
Property owners face sanctions over illegal holiday lets
Since the change in government the number of "denuncias" has shot up.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt