Where to buy in Mallorca

Harbour at Puerto Portals

Harbour at Puerto Portals

Your choice of what and where to purchase is clearly dependent on your personal requirements and whether you wish to purchase a property just for holidays and friends or relatives to enjoy, or as a rental investment or to relocate and live in permanently.
Financial constraints may be the first factor in making the decision, regarding what – Villa, Finca or Apartment but other factors will also count.
Many apartments are within gated developments with their own swimming pools and gardens, which are maintained by the community for an annual fee and property management companies who can maintain your property whatever it is whilst you are away, preparing it for your return.
Regarding where, for a comparatively small island, Mallorca enjoys a very diverse landscape and weather influences. However some of the more tourist-based regions in the east and north tend to close down after the summer season – fine if you only want a holiday retreat for summer use, but very depressing if you are looking to use it year round or live there permanently. The weather out of the reliable summer season is another consideration.

San Telmo

San Telmo

Consequently, the south-west region has become the most popular area for purchasers of property, for a number of reasons.
Weather in the south-west of Mallorca, particularly in winter, contrasts considerably with the north or even the east coast. Protected from the European climate by an extensive mountain range which runs the length of the Island, the areas west and just north of Palma enjoy the most favourable winters.
As residents have taken to the region, it maintains an active social scene all-year round, with an abundance of shops, restaurants and clubs catering for all nationalities, making it the perfect choice for permanent living but also for those with holiday homes who want to escape the winters of Northern Europe.
The south-west region is home to a selection of exclusive and conveniently located residential areas, with many properties overlooking marinas, the coastline or within golf courses developments. Quiet rural retreats can also still be found in villages within the region. All within easy commuting to the International Schools, less than 30 minutes drive to the airport and less than 20 minutes to the city of Palma.

Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Your choice of locations in the South-west of Mallorca:
Bendinat – An exclusive resort which hosts the world-renown Royal Bendinat Golf Course
Portals Nous – 8 kms from Palma, with its stylish Marina, Puerto Portals has restaurants and shops to match, often compared to how Puerto Banus use to be!
Costa d’en Blanes – A residential area that stands high on the hillsides only 5 minutes from Palma, with a wide choice of mostly Villas enjoying wonderful views over Portals Marina.
Calvia – A small town tucked away in the hills beyond the coast, which has a more laid-back style and has become popular with British and German residents who enjoy good value properties in a rural setting.
Capdella – An enchanting traditional village in the mountains but easily accessible.
Palmanova – A popular British holiday resort with wonderful beaches and a selection of good value apartments
Santa Ponsa – Another popular seaside resort with spacious sandy beaches which continues to grow with an abundance of excellent new golf complexes offering a good range of excellent value properties.
Cala Fornells – A small seaside town, close to the larger resort of Pageura, with a selection of newly built apartments, many with sea-views.
Camp de Mar – Features a crescent shaped sandy beach with crystal clear water with Villas and apartments in the pine woods behind plus a recently completed golf development.
Puerto Andratx – One of the most exclusive and delightful towns in Mallorca reminding many of Cornwall in appearance with tempting restaurants and bars sitting alongside the natural fishing harbour, relatively off the tourist beat.
St Elm – A charming rather old-fashioned family friendly seaside resort boasting sandy beaches in a sheltered bay and traditional fish restaurants.

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