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Alicante vs Palma de Mallorca

Water hardness comparison — how the two cities differ and what it means for your home.

Alicante

spain

259mg/L

Very Hard Water

18.13°e
Very Hard
Base Unit (CaCO3): 259 mg/LLocal Unit
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Harder

Palma de Mallorca

spain

294mg/L

Very Hard Water

20.58°e
Very Hard
Base Unit (CaCO3): 294 mg/LLocal Unit
Full Palma de Mallorca data →

Side-by-Side Impact

Impact AreaAlicantePalma de Mallorca
Limescale buildupRapid — visible within weeksRapid — visible within weeks
Boiler/heating riskAnnual descaling requiredAnnual descaling required
Dishwasher salt settingMax salt setting (5–7)Max salt setting (5–7)
Skin & hair impactHigh eczema/dry skin riskHigh eczema/dry skin risk
Detergent usage+30–40% more detergent+30–40% more detergent

Key Findings

Hardness Difference: 35 mg/L

Palma de Mallorca is meaningfully harder than Alicante. Residents moving between these cities should adjust dishwasher salt settings, descaling frequency, and boiler service schedules.

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