The Consorci Borsa d’Allotjaments Turístics (CBAT) has scheduled for this September the procedure for the acquisition of 654 tourist places for holiday rentals (ETV).
This is a particularly relevant milestone, since in recent years the possibility of obtaining new places has been restricted by a moratorium on ETVs. This moratorium was established by Decree Law 3/2022, which suspended the granting of new licences for a period of four years, in order to allow time for territorial planning and for setting the islands’ tourism...
The Board of Directors of the Balearic Port Authority has approved a port ordinance aimed at improving the quality of water in its ports, published in Official State Gazette No. 64 of March 15, 2025. The regulation expressly prohibits the use of open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) within port waters, and requires operation in closed or hybrid mode, with waste being delivered to authorized onshore facilities.
This initiative is part of the strategic objectives for sustainability and reduction of the environmental impact of port activity, and is legally based on the Revised Text of the Law on State Ports and the Merchant Navy (RDL 2/2011), as well as applicable environmental regulations, including the MARPOL Convention and Royal Decree 817/2015 on the quality of...
Public Hearing and Consultation on the Draft Decree Approving the Energy Transition and Climate
Today, the Official Gazette of the Balearic Islands (Boletín Oficial de las Illes Balears - BOIB) has published the Resolution of the Minister of Business, Employment and Energy, which submits to public hearing and consultation the Draft Decree approving the Energy Transition and Climate Change Plan, along with its initial version and the Strategic Environmental Study.
A period of 45 working days is now open for individuals and legal entities wishing to submit suggestions regarding the Draft Decree/Plan.
This is a key step in shaping the energy and environmental future of the Balearic Islands, making all contributions valuable. At Araújo&Benetti, we have expert lawyers in environmental law and...
We have noticed that many hotel establishments in Mallorca, especially smaller ones, lack specialized advice in Tourism Law and unknowingly incur significant breaches of tourism regulations. These violations are often related to issues in registering the establishment in the tourism registry, breaches in advertising, exceeding authorized places, incorrect use of the establishment category, deficiencies in accessibility and safety conditions, as well as non-compliance with environmental obligations, among others.
Unfortunately, it is often after an inspection that those responsible for the tourist establishment become aware of the serious consequences such breaches can have for their business. In fact, each serious infraction can lead to fines of up to 40,000 euros,...