Mallorca. Everything, all at once.
Old-town Palma, Tramuntana villages, northern beaches, wine country fincas — no island in Europe gives you more variety at more price points. This is where most international buyers start.
International schools, pediatric care, safe beach towns. Palma's expat community is one of Europe's largest — you're never the only new family in the room.
From €300K village townhouses in Central Mallorca to €20M Son Vida villas. You set the budget, Mallorca has the property.
Unlike the smaller islands, Mallorca has serious off-season life. Winter running events, full restaurant seasons, active cycling community, working harbours.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes — Mallorca has no restrictions on foreign buyers. EU citizens have the simplest path; non-EU buyers (US, UK, Swiss) face slightly more paperwork but no legal barriers. You need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax ID) before signing — takes 2–4 weeks via consulate or power-of-attorney through a Spanish notary.
Budget 12–15% on top of the purchase price. The main line items: ITP transfer tax (8–13% progressive on resale) or IVA+AJD (10% + 1.5–2% on new-build), notary €1,500–4,000, land registry €500–1,500, gestoría €500–1,500, and a lawyer at roughly 1% of price. Annual costs: IBI property tax, community fees if it's an apartment, and 24% non-resident income tax on imputed rental value.
Yes — short-term tourist rental (under 30 days) requires a valid ETV licence. The Balearic moratorium has frozen new licences since 2022, so existing ETVs command a significant price premium (15–30% over equivalent unlicensed properties). Long-term rental (30+ days) doesn't require an ETV.
Depends on your priorities. Palma and Santa Catalina for city life + walkability. Port d'Andratx and Puerto Portals for the yacht crowd. Pollença and Port de Pollença for a quieter north-coast British-German community. Deià and Sóller in the Tramuntana for a traditional mountain-village feel. Santanyí and Cala d'Or for a mid-market coastal base.