Hot on the heels of Malaga City, the mayor of Palma de Mallorca has announced a ban on all new tourist rental licences across the city. Only the 639 legally authorised properties will remain. Once a licence is cancelled, it will not be reissued, so 639 is the max number of tourist licenses which will be in force, the Mayor said. New hostels will also be prohibited, and party boats will be banned along the waterfront from next season.
The measure will be applied through a modification to the General Urban Plan, with a retroactive effect of three months.
Palma de Mallorca’s decision follows a trend of stricter short-term rental regulation in Spanish cities. Malaga City recently announced a ban on any new tourist licences being issued for the next three years. Earlier this year, the city had imposed restrictions in specific districts, but the new measure now applies across the municipality.
While Malaga City has opted for a temporary pause, Palma de Mallorca has introduced a full prohibition on all new tourist rentals.
The ban – they hope – may increase housing availability for residents. Hotels and other regulated accommodation will benefit. Short-term rental platforms may face losses. Enforcement will be critical to maintain compliance and the legal supply of tourist accommodation.
Palma de Mallorca’s stricter approach could influence policy in other Spanish cities, as authorities balance tourism demand with housing availability and urban management.
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