The coast of Mallorca has 550 km of cliffs, coves, and Mediterranean beaches — and among the active hotels and seasonal marinas hide some of the most photogenic urbex spots in Europe. The tourism boom of the 60s-80s built too much and in the wrong places: coastal villas with sea views stuck in disputes since 2008, obsolete port service buildings on the Palma docks, and the Gesa Building on the Paseo Marítimo with its 27,000 m² of glass and concrete overlooking the bay since 2008. The contrast between the beauty of the Balearic Mediterranean and real estate dereliction is unique in Europe. Discover the 5 best abandoned places near the sea in Mallorca, selected from our Urbex Mallorca Map — 60+ verified GPS locations.
Why Mallorca’s Coast Concentrates the Best Urbex in the Mediterranean
Mallorca has 550 km of coastline and over 60 years of mass tourism — the result is a layer of obsolete coastal infrastructure frozen between active tourist expansion: abandoned seasonal coastal villas, buildings, and piers with the Mediterranean visible from every broken window.
1. Gesa Building – Paseo Marítimo, Palma — José Ferragut Pou 1977, 27,000 m² Seafront, Abandoned 2008–2025, View of Palma Bay, Cathedral in the Background (Known Spot)
The Gesa Building on Palma’s Paseo Marítimo was designed by architect José Ferragut Pou with influence from North American modern architecture, inaugurated in 1977 on the front line of the promenade. Endesa moved its headquarters in December 2008, leaving the 27,000 m² empty. It was declared a Cataloged Asset for its architectural value in 2007. After 17 years empty and disputes between Endesa and Palma City Council, the building was acquired by the municipality in 2025 for cultural rehabilitation. Front view of Palma Bay with the Cathedral in the background.
🔗 Sources: Mallorca Diario – Gesa Building 17 Years Empty | ArchDaily – Empty Architectures Mallorca
2. Abandoned Coastal Villa – East Coast of Mallorca — 80s–90s, Developer Bankrupt, Terrace with Sea View, Empty Pool, Mediterranean Cove (Known Spot)
The east coast of Mallorca — between Cala d'Or, Porto Colom, and Cala Llombards — concentrates the highest density of seasonal coastal villas in post-crisis dereliction: properties from the 80s-90s whose developers went bankrupt between 2008 and 2012, whose terraces with Mediterranean views remain sealed while the sea continues just meters away. The empty pool with tiles still in place, rusted aluminum shutters, and a fig tree growing between the terrace tiles create the most distinctive visual contrast of Mallorcan coastal urbex. All GPS coordinates are on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
🔗 Also read: Top 5 Abandoned Places in Mallorca →
3. Abandoned Port Infrastructure – Port of Palma or Alcúdia — Warehouse or Port Shed, 60s–80s, Post-Industrial Obsolescence, Bay View
The Port of Palma and Port of Alcúdia concentrate port infrastructure from the 60s-80s in states of obsolescence: cargo warehouses, ship repair sheds, and port service buildings whose function became obsolete with the conversion of Mallorcan ports toward luxury nautical tourism. The combination of concrete industrial port architecture, the view of the respective bay, and the contrast with luxury sailboats moored at adjacent modern piers creates a specifically Mallorcan port urbex. All GPS coordinates are on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
4. Unfinished Seafront Construction – Mallorca Coast — Real Estate Project from the 80s–90s or 2000s Unfinished, Concrete Structure, Mediterranean View (On Our Map)
Mallorca’s coast accumulates unfinished constructions from different waves of tourist development — projects from the 80s-90s and 2000s interrupted by changes in urban regulations, developer bankruptcy, or license suspensions. Several unfinished concrete structures on Mallorca’s coastline remain with visible rusted rebar, raw structure, and the Mediterranean view that justified the investment that was never completed. GPS on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
5. Historic Coastal Estate – North or East Coast of Mallorca — 18th–19th Centuries, Marés Stone, Agricultural and Fishing Use, Sea View (Only on Our Map)
The north and east coast of Mallorca — between Alcúdia, Artà, and Capdepera — preserves historic marés stone estates from the 18th and 19th centuries with direct or visual access to the sea: properties that combined agricultural exploitation with artisanal fishing and were abandoned when mass tourism replaced both activities from the 60s onward. The golden marés stone with the blue Mediterranean in the background is the most iconic image of Mallorcan coastal rural heritage. GPS on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best abandoned place near the sea in Mallorca?
The Gesa Building on Palma’s Paseo Marítimo — 27,000 m² of Balearic modernist architecture from 1977 with a front view of Palma Bay and the Cathedral in the background, abandoned since 2008 and acquired by the City Council in 2025. For rural coastal dereliction, the historic estates on the north coast with Mediterranean views are the most photogenic option.
What happened to Palma’s Gesa Building?
GESA (Gas and Electricity SA, later Endesa) used the 27,000 m² building on the Paseo Marítimo from its inauguration in 1977 until December 2008 when it moved its headquarters. The property remained empty for 17 years amid disputes between Endesa and Palma City Council. In 2025 it was finally acquired by the Palma municipality for rehabilitation as a cultural space.
When is the best time to visit Mallorca’s abandoned coastal places?
Autumn (September–November) and spring (March–May) — optimal Mediterranean light, pleasant temperature, and few tourists. Avoid summer (35-38°C, crowded beaches and roads) and the rainy winter months for access to coastal estates.
Safety Tips
- Cliffs and coastal edges: Mallorca’s coastal erosion is active — never approach the edge of cliffs or coastal platforms near derelict buildings
- Unfinished structures: rusted rebar can be sharp and raw concrete floors uneven — wear sturdy boots and never enter upper levels without assessing the structure
- Summer heat: 35-38°C without water or shade — visit before 9 a.m. in summer and always carry enough water
- Never explore alone — always bring at least one other person and share your location
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