Mallorca • Issue No. 2053 • 7 - 13 Nov 2024
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Mallorca stands by Valencia Rental reality
Palma Fire Department loading food supplies.
Furthermore, the Balearic Island President, Marga Prohens, announced that €1 million has been allocated for the purchase of essential goods, managed through the Federación de Municipios y Provincias de Valencia to facilitate the purchase of essential supplies. The president also highlighted the collaborative efforts of
businesses, such as Hiper Centro for providing food supplies for the contingent, and Balearia for facilitating transport. From the outset, the people of Mallorca have shown remarkable solidarity, offering individual financial support and coordinating shipments of essential supplies and food.
DANA aftermath Photo: CAIB
THE DANA storm in Mallorca at the end of last week primarily impacted the Ponent area and the Tramuntana mountains. A total of 87 emergency cases were managed across the island, while the fire service carried out 42 interventions, mostly in Llucmajor, Bunyola, and Calvià. In the Tramuntana, the Bunyola torrent reached its capacity limit, roads in the Palmayola area were flooded and the Torrent de Soller stained the coastline due to the high speed of the water it was carrying. Palma Airport faced significant delays and cancellations on Friday November 1, a day when 690 flights were schedu-
Photo: Facebook/Ajuntament de Palma
Aurelia Muñoz
SINCE the DANA disaster, both the Balearic Government and the people of Mallorca have been fully committed to supporting those affected in Valencia. On Sunday November 3, the Balearic Islands dispatched a contingent of 64 personnel along with rescue supplies to assist in the aftermath. The team comprised four technicians from the Dirección General de Emergencias, three volunteers, 17 personnel from the Dirección General de Medio Natural y Gestión Forestal, four SAMU061 technicians, 20 members of the Mallorca Fire Brigade, 12 from the Palma Fire Department, and five from the Ibiza Fire Department. They travelled with an extensive fleet, including a heavy rural pump, a logistics and emergency support unit, four light all-terrain vehicles, and a command vehicle to provide aid to the hardest-hit areas in Valencia.
Addressing Dana in the Balearic Islands.
Associations like Mallorca Inca Solidaria have led collection efforts, with numerous businesses stepping forward as collection and distribution points. Additionally, Moviment Mallorquinista, a group formed by RCD Mallorca fans, rallied supporters to gather food donations at the Son Moix sports centre for three days.
led, with over 3,000 flights planned across the long weekend. The most critical issue was the risk of three torrents overflowing: Sa Riera near Palma’s mouth, Es Saluet, and Es Galatzó in Santa Ponça. The Balearic Government issued warnings to residents forbidden the access to parks, and fortunately, no serious incidents occurred.
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MORE than half of the tourist rental listings in Mallorca on various online platforms are suspected of being fraudulent. According to data from the Consell for September, out of 43,426 homes advertised, 23,030 are identified as potentially fraudulent or showing signs of fraud. This leaves only 10,710 officially licensed rentals. Councillor for Tourism, Marcial Rodríguez, noted, “There is a problem of disordered supply that is causing significant harm. We are working on developing tools to address this issue. It is clear that we cannot grow indefinitely; it is impossible.” The reported data comes from a new technological tool launched by the Consell, designed to monitor all rental ads appearing on platforms like Airbnb and Booking monthly, specifically focusing on accommodations in Mallorca. The councillor also announced a new agreement with major websites on the island, seeking their assistance in identifying illegal tourist listings.
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