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Palma won't evict caravan dwellers at Son Hugo but will restrict access

05.08.2026 12:45 1 min 3 sources РУС
Majorca Daily Bulletin ENG + 2 more
Palma won't evict caravan dwellers at Son Hugo but will restrict access
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Palma authorities will not evict about 200 people living in 105 caravans at Son Hugo, but will restrict entry and exit from 10 pm to 8 am. Perimeter fencing and access control will cost 48,291.77 euros.

The Palma city council has said it will not evict about 200 people living in 105 caravans and motorhomes at the Son Hugo car park, but will restrict entry and exit: leaving the area will be prohibited from 10 pm to 8 am. The measure is linked to plans for perimeter fencing and access control, which will be allowed only for users of the sports facilities.

Work to regain control of the car park will be carried out in two phases: first, perimeter fencing will be completed and entry will be limited to the sports complex's opening hours; then, an access control system for visitors will be installed. The work is estimated at 48,291.77 euros including VAT and will take 30 days. In April 2025, 60 motorhomes were counted at the car park — the largest concentration in Palma.

A representative of the caravan dwellers, Begoña Iglesias, said about 90% of residents are members of the municipal sports institute and pay fees, so they do not intend to leave the car park. One resident called for a special zone for legal caravan parking, but authorities said this is prohibited by Balearic legislation.

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Son Hugo caravan residents told they will not be evicted but face overnight access restrictions

05.08.2026 Majorca Daily Bulletin ENG Original source

Palma will not evict nearly 200 caravan residents of Son Hugo but will restrict entry and exit hours

05.08.2026 Ultima Hora SPA Original source

Palma to restrict access to Son Hugo car park to curb motorhome settlement

02.08.2026 Diario de Mallorca SPA Original source

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