Palma: Rise in caravans as permanent homes signals housing crisis
In Palma and other parts of Mallorca, caravans are increasingly being used as permanent residences. The issue is not when someone chooses to live this...
In Palma and other parts of Mallorca, caravans are increasingly being used as permanent residences. The issue is not when someone chooses to live this way by conviction, but when a caravan becomes the only option due to unaffordable housing. People with jobs and incomes are sleeping in caravans because they cannot find or afford a rental. The author argues that normalizing this situation reflects a collective failure, especially as Mallorca sees record tourism.