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Beach Lounger Prices at Cala Major Ruled Illegal in Mallorca

Cala Major's beach lounger prices, once as high as 70 euros, are now deemed illegal. Operators must comply within ten days to avoid fines.

In the foreground of this image, there is a beach chairs on which persons are sitting and there are...
In the foreground of this image, there is a beach chairs on which persons are sitting and there are three umbrellas, two are opened and one is unopened. In the background, there are umbrellas, chairs, few trees, buildings and the sky.

Beach Lounger Prices at Cala Major Ruled Illegal in Mallorca

The environmental association Gob has lodged a complaint regarding exorbitant beach lounger prices at Cala Major beach in Mallorca. The Balearic Ministry of the Sea has since ruled these prices illegal, ordering operators to adjust them within ten days.

Beach loungers are a lucrative commodity on Mallorca's beaches, with some at Cala Major priced as high as 70 euros, far surpassing the legal limit of 18 euros. The ministry's ruling follows a complaint by Gob, which argued that these prices were excessive. Failure to comply with the ministry's order may result in fines issued to the beach operators, to be paid to the town hall. Local government authorities, typically the municipal or island council (Inseltat), oversee enforcement and sanctions related to such violations.

The high prices for beach loungers at Cala Major beach have been deemed illegal by the Balearic Ministry of the Sea. Operators have been ordered to adjust prices within ten days to avoid potential fines. The environmental association Gob's complaint has led to this ruling, aiming to protect consumers and maintain fair pricing on Mallorca's beaches.

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