Ibiza, the other side of the coin - The housing crisis "burdens" local residents
Beneath Ibiza's sun-kissed beaches and legendary nightlife lies a deep housing crisis, exacerbated by a post-pandemic surge in visitors. This has created an untenable situation for residents and seasonal workers.
High rental prices that exceed average wages have forced many workers in Ibiza to share apartments, travel to neighboring islands, Menorca and Mallorca, or stay in unauthorized tents.
In "Can Rova 2", a makeshift settlement, over 200 people from mainland Spain and Latin America resort to living in huts and camping vans, according to local government data.
"The island is paradise, the most beautiful place I've seen in my life. But there's another side, the housing problem," said Jeronimo Diana, a 50-year-old water technician from Argentina.
A 24-year-old emergency room doctor said she had no choice but to share an apartment with several people to make ends meet, as the rent was double her salary. Her plight and that of other locals contrasts with the carefree joy of many tourists on the island.
In an effort to curb the problem, local authorities are taking drastic measures against illegal tourist rentals. They are using an artificial intelligence program that detects illegal holiday bookings and imposes fines starting at 40,001 euros.
"As a result of this agreement, in just a few months, we have removed 1,600 illegal advertisements," said the vice-president of the Ibiza Island council, Mariano Juan Colomar.
According to the regional statistics institute, Ibiza welcomed 3.28 million tourists in 2024, 76% of whom came from outside Spain. Meanwhile, the island's resident population reached a record of 161,485 inhabitants.
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