Dream is over: British couple saving money to leave Mallorca after 10 years living on beach

A British couple who have been living in a makeshift settlement on the coast of Mallorca for the past 10 years are saving money to return to the UK, according to Euro Weekly News. The couple, who live in the Son Veri area of Llucmajor overlooking the Bay of Palma, have a tent, cooking utensils, plates, bottles and a few pieces of furniture, set among walls made from marés, a traditional Mallorcan sandstone.

They work and take turns staying at the settlement to ensure someone is there to look after their belongings at all times. Despite the challenges they face, including extreme heat during the summer months and the threat of theft, the couple expresses a desire to live in peace and return to Britain after saving enough money. Their story is reflective of the broader issue of housing affordability in the Balearic Islands, where high property prices and pressure on accommodation have become major local concerns.

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