Why is everyone moving to Mallorca?

Mallorca has always attracted people from England, northern Europe, and Germany. Europeans and the English moved to Mallorca mainly because of the mild Mediterranean climate, warm weather, proximity to the sea, delicious food, and lower living costs.



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Europeans and the English moved to Mallorca mainly because of the mild Mediterranean climate, warm weather, proximity to the sea, delicious food, and lower living costs.

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Because Mallorca is ideal for those seeking a little R&R, as well as those who like adventure, or history. A very complete island that offers nature, amazing beaches and coves, city life, gastronomy and culture.

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The Balearic Islands are one of the autonomous communities in Spain which welcomes the most foreigners, either to spend a few days vacation, or to settle permanently. On the island of Mallorca, if there is one group that has always led the foreign communities with regards to ex-pat living, it is the British community.

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The Costa Blanca town of Benidorm is the most British city in Spain.

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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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Financial requirements for retiring in Spain If you're a non-EU/EEA citizen who wishes to retire in Spain, you'll need to prove you have enough income to support yourself without income from employment. As of 2021, the minimum figure for this is currently set at €2,259 per month or just over €27,000 per calendar year.

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1. Son Vida. The private community of Son Vida is Palma's most expensive neighbourhood located in the city's hilltops. The area is always under construction by world-famous architects drawn to the area for its affluent clientele.

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Taxi booking service Uber has been banned in Spain after a judge ruled it as unfair competition.

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For long decades, Mallorca is so popular among Germans and Brits because of its long and sandy beaches, awesome Mediterranean climate, and ideal costs for both living and holiday. There are many more numerous reasons for this choice of Brits and Germans.

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Latest figures from the Ibestat Balearic Institute of Statistics indicate that 18,875 Germans citizens are registered in the Balearics. This number, as of December 2022, is not far off 50% of what it was in 2012 - 36,259.

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Pensioners are categorised as “economically inactive” in Spain, which means they have to fulfil extra requirements to stay in the country, compared with working age people. There are two types of visas to earn the right to live in the country: the “non-lucrative visa” and the “golden visa”.

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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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Which city has the friendliest people in Spain? While Spain is an expat-friendly country with its international universities and multi-national companies. Bilbao, Cordoba, Salamanca, and Toledo have some of the friendliest people in Spain.

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Located in Asturias, Ponga offers Brits the chance to get paid to move there due to its own lack of inhabitants. On the face of it, making the switch seems like a no-brainer. Ponga get around 2,000 hours every year, compared with the UK's 1387, so if you're sick of the sunshine, that's one reason to move.

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