Renting Out on Mallorca: Holiday and Long-Term Letting
All Renting Out on Mallorca: Holiday and Long-Term Letting
Renting out property in Mallorca means navigating two very different worlds under one roof. Holiday rentals promise high yields but are strictly licensed — new licences are currently suspended across the Balearic Islands. Long-term rentals are simpler from a legal standpoint, yet heavily regulated in favour of tenants under Spanish tenancy law (LAU).
In this section you will find in-depth guides covering both routes — from the ETV holiday rental licence and long-term tenancy law through to honest yield calculations. All articles reflect the legal position as of 2026 and reference the relevant regulations.
Seasonal lets: Record the temporary need in the contract
If you let a flat for a fixed term, you should state the specific reason for the temporary stay in the contract – for example, a time-limited work assignment or a course of study. The start and end dates of the tenancy and the agreed purpose of use should also be recorded clearly.
A term of eleven months does not automatically make a tenancy a seasonal let. Nor does calling a contract a “seasonal tenancy agreement” turn a tourist let into an ordinary fixed-term tenancy. The actual circumstances determine the classification. This is not legal or tax advice.