Mallorca, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Mallorca, Spain, Laura Hamilton

Barbara and her daughter in law Jodi are searching for a 1 bedroom apartment or house in the beautiful island of Mallorca with a budget of £165k. Laura Hamilton lines up 5 great options but will any impress enough for them to make an offer?

About the area

Mallorca, also known as Majorca, is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the eastern coast of Spain.

It is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant nightlife. The capital city of Mallorca is Palma, which is also the largest city in the Balearic Islands. Palma is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with a rich history and a mix of architectural styles. It is home to notable attractions such as the stunning Palma Cathedral (La Seu), Bellver Castle, and the historic old town with its narrow streets, charming squares, and impressive architecture.

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. The international airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport, is one of the busiest in Spain; it was used by 28 million passengers in 2017, with use increasing every year since 2012. Since the 1950s, Mallorca has become a major tourist destination, and the tourism business has become the main source of revenue for the island

The number of visitors to Mallorca continued to increase with holiday makers in the 1970s approaching 3 million a year. In 2010 over 6 million visitors came to Mallorca. In 2013, Mallorca was visited by nearly 9.5 million tourists. In 2017, ten million tourists visited the island.

Property 1

1 Bedroom Apartment with Sea View in Santa Ponsa

This 1 bedroom apartment is within walking distance to the beach and bars and restaurants. There is a communal pool at the back; the apartment is on the first floor, open plan and the building has a lift.

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Valued at £173,043 at the time of filming. 

Property 2

1 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment in Port de Pollença

This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground floor apartment comes with good size terrace that is south west facing, a communal garden, access to a nearby pool and is a 5 minute walk to the beach. 

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Valued at £160,870 at the time of filming. 

Property 3

2 Bedroom Apartment in Can Picafort

The 2 bedroom apartment has a small office, a narrow balcony from the living room and small balcony to one of the bedrooms, it also comes with communal parking.

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Valued at £164,347 at the time of filming. 

Property 4

3 Bedroom Townhouse in Sa Pobla

The next property is a three storey traditional Mallorcan townhouse with a garage, 3 bedrooms and an internal courtyard with a roof terrace needing some TLC.

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Valued at £182,609 at the time of filming.

Property 5

3 Bedroom Village House in Campanet

A traditional Mallorcan village house with 3 bedrooms, a small garden and space for a roof terrace to be built. This village house is in a great location, only a few minutes from the main square in a picturesque mountain village.

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Valued at £204,348 at the time of filming. 

Hot Property

Amazing Villa in Santa Magdalena

An amazing characterful villa in Puig de Santa Magdalena, of 971m2 on a plot of 18,000m2. The property consists of two stocks and a large basement. The property has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, and floor heating and air-conditioning.

There is a large living room and dining room, an American kitchen, and another living area on the second stock, all with fantastic views of the Tramuntana mountains. The property has electricity and two connected water wells. The beautiful garden with pool is a relaxing area to enjoy the peace of nature. Puig de Santa Magdalena is only 2 minutes from Inca, 15 minutes from the lovely beaches of Alcudia and Pollensa, and 20 minutes from Palma.

Valued at £6,000,000 at the time of filming.