Mallorca's Alaró Castle moves closer to public ownership

Mallorca's Alaró Castle: the island council approves an expropriation case covering 201,347 square metres on Thursday, 12 November 2026. The castle site is not in public hands yet. The decision opens a 20-working-day period for objections, which must be examined and resolved before final approval and the takeover of the land can follow.

What the case covers

The land includes the castle walls, six water cisterns, water channels, storage pits and archaeological sites. The chapel and neighbouring buildings are excluded because they belong to the Bishopric of Mallorca. The public access path is also outside the case.

Why Alaró wants the castle protected

Alaró Town Council welcomes the decision after more than seven years of seeking to preserve the castle. It signed an agreement with the island council in January 2025, and the first archaeological excavations began that July. Excavations and surveys are still under way to prepare for future work.

Once the land is publicly owned, a priority will be a project to secure and restore the walls and other historic features.

Topics: Culture · Politics · Alaró

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com