# Migration arrivals in the Balearic Islands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/migration-arrivals-in-the-balearic-islands > Updated: 2026-09-06T16:46:42.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 3. The Balearic Islands continue to face a surge in irregular migration via small boats, primarily from North Africa. Regional authorities have reported significant influxes, including recent operations near Mallorca and Cabrera where the Guardia Civil and Salvamento Marítimo intercepted 66 migrants across three separate vessels. In response to the rising number of arrivals, particularly unaccompanied minors, the President of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, announced plans to expand provisional facilities at the former Son Tous barracks in Mallorca. Prohens noted that the islands are currently caring for 880 unaccompanied minors and criticized the central Spanish government for failing to adequately address the crisis, leaving regional resources under significant humanitarian and economic strain. Recent pressure on local resources has intensified. The Balearic Government is providing guardianship to 916 foreign minors. In Ibiza, the Consell reports that unaccompanied foreign minors now constitute 60% of all minors under their protection, a trend that has overwhelmed existing resources. Minister of Transport Óscar Puente has acknowledged a notable rise in small boat arrivals compared to the summer of 2025, prompting promises to increase the operational capacity of Salvamento Marítimo to manage humanitarian emergencies. Recent arrivals include a group of 26 migrants—20 men and six women—who landed at a crowded beach in Cala Santanyí, Mallorca, as part of a larger wave across Mallorca, Cabrera, and Formentera. Due to the high number of minors exceeding the established capacity of 434 places, the Balearic Government has authorized a legal appeal to the Supreme Court against the royal decree regulating the capacity of minor protection centers. ## Claims - So far this year, 277 boats carrying 5,161 migrants have arrived in the archipelago. (disputed by 3 sources) - A total of 66 migrants were intercepted on Sunday across three boats near Cabrera and Mallorca. (disputed by 2 sources) - In 2025, 401 boats carrying 7,321 people arrived at the islands, a 24.5% increase in migrants compared to 2024. (disputed by 2 sources) - Authorities intercepted 16 Maghrebi migrants near Cap de ses Salines on a boat equipped with a 115 to 150 horsepower motor. (disputed by 2 sources) - The Balearic Government is currently providing guardianship to 916 unaccompanied migrant minors. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Unaccompanied foreign minors now account for 60% of the minors under guardianship by the Consell d’Eivissa. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Minister Óscar Puente acknowledged a notable increase in migrant arrivals via small boats to the Balearic Islands compared to the summer of 2025. (single source) - The Balearic Government is appealing a royal decree regarding the capacity of minor centers to the Supreme Court. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Balearic Islands face rising migration pressure and minor guardianship challenges The Balearic Islands face rising migration pressure, with Minister Óscar Puente noting increased small boat arrivals and the regional government managing over 900 unaccompanied migrant minors. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/balearic-islands-authorities-intercept-66-migrants-in-three-separate-boat-operations ### 2026-08-15: Balearic Islands sees surge in migrant arrivals via small boats At least 142 migrants have arrived in the Balearic Islands via seven boats over two days, following a surge in maritime arrivals in the Spanish archipelago. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/balearic-islands-sees-surge-in-migrant-arrivals-via-small-boats ### 2026-08-13: Balearic Islands to expand Son Tous facility amid rising migrant arrivals Balearic Islands President Marga Prohens announced the expansion of the Son Tous facility to manage the influx of 880 unaccompanied minors arriving via migrant boats from Algeria. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/balearic-islands-to-expand-son-tous-facility-amid-rising-migrant-arrivals --- Cite as: Migration arrivals in the Balearic Islands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/migration-arrivals-in-the-balearic-islands