The informative pickets go around Manacor to demand decent housing

ManacorThe information pickets began the day early in the morning at the Manacor industrial estate, just as commercial activity was starting. Therefore, it is still too early to assess the turnout, although some commercial establishments have announced their closure on social media.

The mobilization continued at the Plaça de la Mora, where the participants gathered and read the manifesto in which they recalled that the Balearic Islands are the territory of the State where rent has become most expensive, and they pointed out that 851 evictions took place there in 2025. Regarding Manacor, they stated that the price of rent has risen by more than 50% in five years and 140% in two decades, while wages have risen by 30% in the same period.

The manifesto also denounced that one in four homes built in Manacor and the Balearic Islands is empty. 'We want decent housing', they demanded.

From the Plaça de la Mora, the march moved along Avinguda del Tren, occupying one of the lanes, and continued towards Avinguda del Torrent in the direction of Plaça de Ramon Llull and towards the center. The route passed through the pedestrian zone, La Bassa, and Carrer de Joan Lliteres, one of the main commercial hubs, before returning to the station.

The mobilization proceeded without incident. Some cars showed support for the participants and, near Avinguda del Torrent, applause was heard.

The City Council decrees minimum services

The City Council of Manacor has decreed minimum services for all municipal services, including street cleaning and waste collection. For this reason, the operation of municipal areas may be affected during the day.

Manacor, also subject to residential pressure

Housing prices in Manacor have risen well above the Balearic CPI during the five years analyzed. In this period, rent has become between 42.6% and 52.7% more expensive, and the purchase price, between 68.9% and 86.3%. The figures vary according to the source: the IBAVI and Idealista, in the case of rent, and official appraisals and Idealista, in the case of purchase. The Balearic CPI increased by 23.5%.

This is one of the conclusions of the report on the housing emergency, published in May 2026 by the Manacor City Council, prepared by the UIB professor, Aleix Calveras Maristany. The document indicates that Manacor meets the legal criteria to be declared a stressed residential market zone, even though the Government of the Balearic Islands has rejected the request approved by the municipal plenary session.

The report calculates that households in the capital of the Llevant region allocate between 31% and 41% of their income to paying rent, above the 30% mark set by law, while for people living alone, the expense can reach 83% of their salary.