Where do most Germans live in Mallorca?

Paguera, Cala Ratjada and Playa de Palma are the main German enclaves with Cala Millor to a lesser extent.



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So, increasingly more German pensioners decide to retire on the island in search of the good weather and every conceivable amenity to engage in sports and the outdoor activities they love. Affluent Germans opt to purchase luxury homes in Mallorca, specifically in areas like Port Andraitx, Deià or Pollensa.

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Deia is located on the northwest coast of Mallorca, on the foot of the Teix mountain. Deia comes in very first place in the list of popular places among Germans. It is also famous for being a second home to many famous writers, artists, and other famous people.

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The major share is still the Germans with more than 3.4 million equating to 40% of the total. There are around 340,000 Scandinavians, 238,000 French, 160,000 Swiss, and 136,000 Irish and although small at present the number of Russian visitors to Mallorca is growing steadily.

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There are around 120,000 people of German nationality who have moved to Spain. Most of them reside mainly in the Balearic Islands, Cataluña (Barcelona), Canarias (Santa Cruz de Tenerife) and Comunitat Valenciana (Alicante).

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Language is a part of majorcan culture. The island has two official languages, Castilian (Spanish) and Catalan, while locals prefer to speak their Mallorquin dialect. However, the island's staff, including maids, speak several foreign languages. English, German and French are particularly common.

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In Germany Mallorca has the nice nickname 'Putzfraueninsel' “Cleaning Lady Island”. The reason was that Mallorca started as an affordable destination for less affluent Germans. So cheap in fact that even a cleaning lady could fly there during her vacation.

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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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We are sure that locals would appreciate you using them:
  1. How do you say hello in Mallorca? “hola”
  2. How do you say Goodbye in Mallorca? “adéu”
  3. Good morning: “bon dia”. If you want to be even more local, then use “uep, bon dia, com anam?”
  4. Good evening: “bon vespre”


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A sizeable proportion of Santanyi's 3000-strong population is expat, lending the town a slight international vibe, and bringing overseas wealth to the economy. Germans in search of the good life discovered Santanyí long ago, and the area is hugely popular for both holidays and home for many German nationals.

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Why are prices rising in Mallorca? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy and food prices - which surged at the onset of the war - remain high. In Majorca, inflation is currently at 5.8 per cent. The increase in tourism prices can be partly attributed to this global price surge.

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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. Religion: Catholic 83%, Muslim 10,3%, Protestant 4.9%, Jews 1,1%.

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Mallorca, or Majorca, is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain, and the seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Of all European countries, Switzerland remains the most popular destination for German emigrants: at the beginning of 2022, approximately 311,300 German citizens resided in the Alpine republic. Their number has been rising for years: Compared to 2021, the increase amounted < 1% (approx. 1,800 people).

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The anthem of Mallorca is La Balanguera. Like the other Balearic Islands of Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, the island is an extremely popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

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