Do any celebrities live in Mallorca?

People like Til Schweiger, the Catherine Zeta-Jones / Michael Douglas family and several other big-name stars live quietly on the island. Some spend chunks of the year in Mallorca staying in huge Finca by the sea in Mallorca.



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While many of the rich and famous choose Mallorca as a one-off holiday destination, the island has also won the hearts of many stars who now own properties here. Port d'Andratx, Puerto Portals, Palma and Deià are some of the main haunts where you might find yourself rubbing shoulders with a familiar face.

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Celebrities who own a property in Mallorca
  • West Mallorca. Annie Lennox – Sóller. ...
  • North Mallorca. Rafael Nadal – Manacor. ...
  • South Mallorca. Brad Pitt – Puerto Andratx (also called Port d'Andratx) ...
  • Historical Figures who enjoyed Mallorca. Frédéric Chopin and George Sand – Valldemossa.


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Not just one, but three of ABBA's former members own houses in Mallorca. Singer Agneta Faltskog has a home in Calvià, a south-west town especially favoured by Germans and Scandinavians. Her bandmate Anni-Frid Synni Lingstad, bought a house in Port d'Andratx with ex-husband Bjorn Ulvaeus also owning a pad on the island.

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Portals Nous, Port Andratx, Bendinat, Illetes, Santa Ponsa, Puerto Portals are some places you will find in this region. If you like glamor and are looking to live in environments with status, the southwest of Mallorca, without a doubt, can be one of the best areas to live on the island.

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The average cost per square meter in Spain at the time of writing (January 2023) is 1.921 €/m2, and in Mallorca — 3.706 €/m2. It is 48% higher than the average in Spain. Over the past 2022, the difference in these indicators has increased by 7%.

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What do I need to buy a property in Mallorca? To be able to buy and own a property in Spain you need a NIE-number (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) which is similar to a Spanish social security number but for foreign citizens. You can get the number either at the Spanish embassy in your country or in Spain.

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Typical house in Mallorca Average buying price — 650 000 – 750 000 €.

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Areas to avoid If you're after something more relaxed, do stay away from Magaluf and Palma Nova as these places are where you'll find a lot of the 18-30's groups, along with English-style pubs, a big drinking culture and all-night parties. They are also jam-packed during the peak tourism months of July and August.

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Celebrity (spotting) hangouts in Mallorca
  • Port d'Andratx. Port d'Andratx is one of the hottest places to buy a property at the moment and continues to be a favourite amongst celebrities for being a more discreet holiday setting. ...
  • Puerto Portals. ...
  • Palma. ...
  • Deia. ...
  • Valldemossa. ...
  • Soller & Port de Soller. ...
  • Manacor. ...
  • Formentor.


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The Princess of Wales lived her life under a spotlight – sometimes of her own making. But in the spring of 1996 she found sanctuary during a weekend's stay at the Mallorca hotel known today as Belmond La Residencia in Deià, where her framed letter of thanks to the hotel still hangs on the wall in the reception area.

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Affordable Cost of Living: Compared to other popular retirement destinations, the cost of living in Mallorca can be relatively affordable, particularly in terms of housing costs. This can make it an attractive option for retirees looking to stretch their retirement savings.

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An average apartment of 85 m2 consisting of two bedrooms can cost €850 - €1,000 if it is located in a larger city such as Palma de Mallorca. For a three-room apartment, you should allocate €1,200 - €1,500 per month, and for a house with three or four rooms, expect a rent of €1,500 to €2,000 per month.

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In many towns you will hear locals speaking Mallorquí which is a dialect of Catalan. Note: English & German are widely spoken in tourist areas and there is also a well developed infrastructure for foreigners buying property on Mallorca.

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