Mallorca hides an extraordinary derelict landscape among its active tourist areas — invisible to visitors arriving at Son Sant Joan airport and taking the highway towards Palma or north. The Gesa Building on Palma’s Paseo Marítimo, a masterpiece of Balearic modernism from 1977 abandoned since 2008; the marés stone estates of the Serra de Tramuntana emptied by rural exodus in the 60s-80s; and the post-crisis derelict coastal villas among active hotels on the east coast create an urbex experience of superior architectural and historical quality. Discover where to do urbex in Mallorca with our Urbex Mallorca Map — 60+ verified GPS locations.
Why Mallorca Is the Most Underrated Urbex Destination in the Mediterranean
Mallorcan dereliction reflects the collision between the tourist boom of the 60s-80s and the 2008 financial crisis, with the additional layer of historic abandonment of the Tramuntana estates. Palma’s Balearic modernist architecture, the golden marés stone of the estates, and the Mediterranean light make each ruin visually extraordinary.
1. Gesa Building – Paseo Marítimo, Palma — José Ferragut Pou 1977, GESA Headquarters (Gas and Electricity SA), 27,000 m², Abandoned since 2008, Palma Seafront Façade (Known Location)
The Gesa Building was designed by architect José Ferragut Pou for the offices of GESA (Gas and Electricity SA) on Palma’s Paseo Marítimo. Opened in 1977, the project was approved in 1963 and became a cutting-edge building influenced by contemporary North American modern architecture. Endesa moved its headquarters in December 2008, leaving the 27,000 m² building completely empty. It was declared a Catalogued Asset by the Consell de Mallorca in 2007 for its architectural value. After 17 years of litigation, disputes between Endesa and Palma City Council, and multiple failed projects, the building was acquired by the City Council in 2025.
🔗 Sources: Mallorca Diario – Gesa Building | ArchDaily – Empty Architectures Mallorca
2. Abandoned Historic Estate – Serra de Tramuntana — Marés Stone, 18th–19th Centuries, Rural Exodus 60s–80s, UNESCO Landscape, Tramuntana Interior (Known Location)
The Serra de Tramuntana — declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 — holds the highest density of abandoned historic estates in Mallorca: agricultural properties made of marés stone (local golden sandstone) from the 18th and 19th centuries whose owners emigrated to Palma or the mainland during the 60s tourist boom. The combination of the Tramuntana’s mountainous landscape, golden marés stone, and the millenary olive trees reclaiming the terraces creates a visually exceptional agricultural dereliction experience. All GPS coordinates are on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
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3. Abandoned Coastal Villa – East or South Coast of Mallorca — Post-2008 Crisis Dereliction, Seasonal Villa, Sea View, Among Active Hotels
The east and south coasts of Mallorca — between Cala d'Or, Santanyí, and Colònia de Sant Jordi — accumulated numerous seasonal villas in the 80s-90s from developers who went bankrupt during the 2008-2012 crisis. Several coastal properties remain derelict among active hotel complexes: empty pools, terraces with views of the Mediterranean Sea, and the unique contrast between active tourism and seasonal dereliction found only in the Balearic tourist areas. All GPS coordinates are on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
4. Abandoned Manor House – Palma or Raiguer — 19th Century, Mallorcan Architecture, Interior Courtyard, Inheritance Dispute, Historic Center (On Our Map)
Palma de Mallorca and the Raiguer municipalities — Inca, Binissalem, Consell — concentrate numerous 19th-century manor houses involved in inheritance disputes: Mallorcan domestic architecture with interior courtyards featuring marés stone arches, noble staircases with balustrades, and galleries open to empty courtyards for decades. The 2008 crisis accelerated the abandonment of properties already in long-standing succession disputes. GPS on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
5. Abandoned Industrial Building – Palma or Port Area — Post-Industrialization 80s–90s, Industrial Warehouse, Port or Coast, Mallorcan Graffiti (Carte Urbex Exclusive)
The port area of Palma and the city’s industrial zone concentrate several industrial and commercial buildings abandoned since the 80s-90s: warehouses of the Mallorcan food industry (sausages, almonds, olive oil), port storage facilities, and service buildings whose function became obsolete with tourism’s expansion as the island’s sole economic driver. Available exclusively on our Urbex Mallorca Map.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best place to do urbex in Mallorca?
The Gesa Building on Palma’s Paseo Marítimo — designed by architect José Ferragut Pou in 1977, GESA headquarters for three decades, abandoned since 2008 and acquired by Palma City Council in 2025. For rural landscapes, the historic marés stone estates of the UNESCO Serra de Tramuntana are Mallorca’s reference destination.
Is Mallorca good for urbex?
Exceptionally good — the combination of the 60s-80s tourist boom, the 2008 crisis, and the historic abandonment of the Tramuntana estates creates an unmatched density of abandoned heritage among the Spanish Mediterranean islands. All locations are less than 60 minutes from Palma.
When is the best time for urbex in Mallorca?
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October) — pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists, and the extraordinary quality of Mediterranean light on marés stone. Summer has temperatures of 35-38°C and the island fills with tourists; winter is quiet but with shorter days.
Safety Tips
- Gesa Building under renovation: acquired by the City Council in 2025 — check access status before visiting; works may have started
- Tramuntana estates: dry stone terraces may be structurally unstable — never walk on deteriorated masonry walls
- Summer heat: temperatures exceed 38°C in July-August with no shade in derelict buildings — always carry enough water and visit early morning
- Never explore alone — always bring at least one other person and share your location
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