A sailing boat that had been stranded on Tamarells Beach in Port de Pollença since January has finally been removed, with the operation reportedly costing Pollença Town Council €26,000.
The vessel was washed ashore during Storm Harry in late January 2026 and remained on the beach until 26 October. According to reports from IB3 and Ultima Hora, the cost of its removal, including VAT, fell to the municipality after the owner reportedly declared insolvency.
The case has also drawn criticism from local marine conservation group Arrels Marines, which raised concerns about the time taken to remove the boat and the use of public funds. The association has claimed the vessel was already in poor condition before the storm.
According to IB3, Pollença Town Council has removed five abandoned vessels since 2023, at a combined cost of around €70,000.
The removal ends the boat’s lengthy stay on Tamarells beach, while questions remain over how similar cases can be prevented and whether removal costs can be recovered from boat owners.
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