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Palma de Mallorca short-term rental rules (2026)

Balearic Islands · Spain
Banned
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

BANNEDStays under 31 nights

Stays under 30 days are prohibited in most or all of the area.

Palma declared its whole territory unfit for new holiday rentals in homes (final approval 28 May 2026, BOIB 27 Jun 2026).

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

REGULATEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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Guest registration

The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: SES.HOSPEDAJES

Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours

Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil)

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Palma de Mallorca rules

16 rules on record for Palma de Mallorca, 2 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: caib.es (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Palma de Mallorca?

Mostly no. Palma declared its whole territory unfit for new holiday rentals in homes (final approval 28 May 2026, BOIB 27 Jun 2026).

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Palma de Mallorca?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Can I rent for longer stays in Palma de Mallorca?

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Do hosts in Palma de Mallorca have to register their guests?

The law in Spain requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: SES.HOSPEDAJES. Deadline: Immediately and no later than 24 hours. Authority: Ministerio del Interior (Policia Nacional / Guardia Civil).

When were the Palma de Mallorca rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Palma de Mallorca on 6 Nov 2026.

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