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Palma City Hall to fine motorhome owners in Ciutat Jardí

30.05.2026 04:08 1 min 2 sources
Diario de Mallorca SPA + 1 more
Palma City Hall to fine motorhome owners in Ciutat Jardí
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In Brief

The Palma municipality announced fines for motorhome owners parking in the Ciutat Jardí area. A city hall representative stated that the Balearic Islands do not welcome motorhome tourism, and authorities plan to tighten control with a police force expanded by over 50 officers.

The Palma municipality (Mallorca) has announced fines for motorhome owners parking in the Ciutat Jardí area. Official spokesperson Mercedes Celeste stated that the Balearic Islands "do not want motorhome tourism" and that parking for such vehicles is prohibited in the city. The authorities aim to "restore order" and seek to "close down" this practice.

To strengthen control, the municipality has already increased the local police force by more than 50 new officers. Police will be deployed to areas where motorhomes congregate to issue fines.

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Palma City Hall announces fines for motorhome owners in Ciutat Jardí

13.05.2026 Diario de Mallorca SPA

Palma City Council to fine motorhome owners in Ciutat Jardí

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