Where is the best place to buy in Majorca?

Palma de Mallorca The most desirable real estate areas are the Old Town and peaceful Calatrava district, the bohemian district of Santa Catalina (with a great market, and numerous restaurants and bars), and the attractive old fishing village of Portixol.



For property investment or luxury shopping in Mallorca in 2026, the "best" location depends on your goals, but Palma and the Southwest coast remain the premier choices. For high-end real estate with strong appreciation, the neighborhood of Son Vida is the most exclusive, known for its gated mansions and golf courses. For a more "trendy" urban lifestyle, Santa Catalina and Portixol in Palma are the top picks for international buyers, offering a mix of historic charm and a vibrant culinary scene. If you are looking for "value" and gentrification potential in 2026, the Llevant district of Palma is seeing massive growth (+34% appreciation) due to new infrastructure projects. For traditional "Old World" charm, the mountain villages of Deià and Valldemossa in the Tramuntana mountains are the gold standard, though they carry a significant premium. For shopping, the Paseo del Borne in Palma is the "Golden Mile" where you'll find luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Rolex. Savvy 2026 buyers are also looking at Inca and Llucmajor for more affordable villas that are still within a 20-minute drive of the capital and the airport.

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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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According to property website Idealista, Petra is the cheapest place in Mallorca to buy a home. The average price per square metre in Petra is 1,173 euros. This is more than 200 euros cheaper than the second cheapest - Felanitx at an average of 1,383 euros.

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

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S'Amarador is one of the quietest coves in the whole of Mallorca. It has a large pine grove that offers some shade and a very gentle sloping access to the water, which makes it ideal for a relaxing day at the beach with the family.

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Although Menorca may be the most affordable of the three Balearic Islands, Mallorca remains the most popular choice for those wanting to live in the Mediterranean. One of the reasons why more and more people are choosing to live on Mallorca is its large size (the island covers 3,600 km2) and diverse lifestyle options.

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The actor has just bought a house in Mallorca, after closing a transaction to acquire a villa of 3.5 million euros in Port d'Andratx.

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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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