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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The most exclusive place for celebrities is probably Deià, on the west coast of Mallorca. This pretty little town has been popular with artists since the 1950s and the exclusive La Residencia Hotel is a perennial favourite with many.
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.
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.
The most exclusive areas are the Old Town and Calatrava districts with ancient architecture, the bohemian district of Santa Catalina which has a jumble of mainly apartments, and the attractive old fishing village of Portixol with its fishing cottages and designer penthouses.
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.
Areas to avoidIf 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.
Mallorca is a popular party islandNestled in the bay of Palma on Mallorca's sunny west coast, Magaluf is home to the largest nightclub in Europe — BCM Planet Dance — along with dozens of other renowned venues, including Bananas, Boomerang, and Carwash.
The richest towns are Valldemossa with 19,225; Escorca with 17,687; Deya with 17,231; Puerto Soller with 16,634 and Puigpunyent with 16,110. The least wealthy areas are Calvia with 14,120, followed by Banyalbufar with 14,848 and Esporles with 14,516.
Here are some of the most exclusive areas of Palma that you should visit during your next stay in the city. Paseo del Borne is one of the most elegant and sophisticated streets in Palma. This street is known for its luxury fashion shops, jewellery and art galleries, as well as its stunning architecture.