Mallorca growth: Vox wants residents and arrivals counted

On the Spanish island of Mallorca, Vox says homes are becoming harder to afford and roads more congested: it wants to count residents and temporary arrivals to help plan for growth. The party says it will bring a motion to the Island Council of Mallorca (Consell de Mallorca), according to a statement issued on 4 October 2026. It wants an island-wide assessment of the pressure on housing and public services.

What Vox wants to measure

The proposed study would look at population growth, including immigration, alongside demand for housing, healthcare, education, social services and transport. Vox also wants public figures on water, energy, waste and infrastructure.

The party’s council spokesman, Toni Gili, says the authorities have left the effects of growth unexamined for too long. He argues that Mallorca needs to look at its resources and services together, rather than tackle each problem separately.

Where tourism fits

Gili rejects blaming visitors for all the island’s problems. He says tourism supports jobs and wants a plan that allows it to continue alongside the wellbeing of people who live on Mallorca year-round.

The motion calls for action against illegal tourism businesses and tourism linked to excesses. It also proposes a broader range of activities, including cultural, food, sports and conference tourism, to bring visitors outside the peak season.

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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com