The newspaper DI Mallorca published on May 13, 2026, a gallery of four images showing the interior of the substandard dwellings found in an evicted supermarket in the center of Ibiza. The photographs document the precarious and unsanitary living conditions of these improvised spaces, evidencing a social reality that emerges after the closure of the commercial establishment. The news is framed within the growing problem of housing and irregular occupation in the tourist areas of the Balearic Islands.
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From a technical point of view, these dwellings represent an extreme case of space adaptation. The images show how the supermarket's storage modules and shelves have been used to create separate cubicles, using recycled materials such as cardboard, plastics, and fabrics. The lack of ventilation, the absence of basic sanitary facilities, and overcrowding are evident. This phenomenon is not new in areas of high tourist pressure, where real estate speculation drives up rents, forcing some residents to seek extreme solutions in abandoned commercial premises.
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Who would have thought that that dairy aisle would end up being the main bedroom, or that the frozen food section would be converted into a studio with views of the cold storage room. Of course, the entertainment options are limited: there is no wifi, but the smell of expired products and the humidity accompany you 24 hours a day. A real real estate bargain if we consider that the price of rent in Ibiza is so high that even a shopping cart seems like a good option to spend the night.