The Son Moll beach bar, a longstanding structure on this famous beach in Capdepera, will be demolished ahead of the summer season. The Capdepera town hall is complying with the Ministry for the Ecological Transition’s directive to dismantle the existing fixed construction and plans to install a new removable beach bar this year.
During the regular council meeting on Thursday 12 March, the plenary approved a budget amendment of €48,398 to cover the demolition costs. The mayor, Núria García, stated, "A demolition project has been commissioned, and funds have been allocated for its execution. Following the necessary procedures, the demolition will proceed promptly." If there are no unexpected delays, the removal is expected to take place in April.
According to ministry sources, the current structure is located in the maritime-terrestrial public domain and operates under an old concession that expired years ago and cannot be renewed. In 2009, the reversal acts were signed, and the Ajuntament committed to removing the building. The process has taken many years to reach this stage.
Denunciation and official actions
The Balearic Ornithological Group (GOB) filed a complaint on 9 August 2024, alleging the "illegal exploitation" of the beach bar and urged the Coastal Demarcation authority to close the unauthorised operation.
Following this complaint, the Ministry formally requested the Capdepera town hall to enforce the demolition order. In December 2025, the council promised to continue with the required procedures and to carry out the dismantling of the building.
Plans for a new temporary installation
The mayor explained that the intention is to replace the demolished structure with a new, removable kiosk on the same site. "Parallel to the demolition, authorisation has been sought for a temporary installation, which the same concessionaire will operate as stipulated in the tender documents," García added.
In October 2025, GOB reiterated that the activity had not been halted despite earlier complaints and no official response was provided. They also pointed out that on 11 June 2024, seasonal permits were granted for six beaches, but the Son Moll kiosk was not included in the list. The ecologists highlighted that "although the town hall lacked authorisation to operate, it went ahead with licensing and awarding the contract." After years of inactivity, the demolition is now set to proceed.