The Balearic Islands

In June last year, the prestigious travel and nature magazine National Geographic named Valldemossa as Spain's most beautiful village. This Mallorcan town, just 15 to 20 minutes from the island's capital, is home to a luxurious villa set on 3,000 square metres of land.

The Balearic Islands top the price ranking with dream properties from €3 million. Murcia is the most affordable region for home buyers on the Spanish coast, from €38,000, followed by Almeria starting at €65,000, according to the latest report from the consulting firm Activum.

Summers on the Balearic Islands are dreamy thanks to their great climate and stunning coastlines but also their mountainous areas.

Integrating modern architecture with the natural and cultural surroundings is a challenge that can lead to impressive results when approached with creativity and sensitivity.

The financial institution's research service has revised upward the growth estimates in 2024 in all the autonomous communities, except in the Basque Country, which remains stable. According to BBVA Research, seven regions will grow above what is estimated for the country as a whole (2.5%), with the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and Madrid, followed by Navarra, Aragon, Castile and Leon and Catalonia.

Property transactions tend to rise during summer, according to the experts consulted, which is why a slight increase in prices is also predicted. Prices have generally increased so far this year, but only moderately, by between 1% and 2%, a figure lower than inflation, which is expected to remain above 3%. According to Alfa Inmobiliaria, new builds could experience a greater increase in price due to their scarcity and more modern construction standards, which justify a higher price.

The general "Tinsa IMIE General and Large Markets" statistics index for April reflects a year-on-year increase of 3.2%. Still, this increase is more than doubled in the "Mediterranean Coast" (+6.8%) and almost tripled on the "Islands" (+9%). The monthly rate (April vs.

Looking to make your dream of owning a holiday home or luxury villa in Spain a reality? Whether you're actively searching or simply exploring your options, you've come to the right place.

Many dream about living on Mallorca for its superb climate, dreamlike landscapes and a great quality of life. However, making the decision to move to this Balearic island involves considering various aspects. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of life on Mallorca, the best areas to settle and the cost of living associated with this charming destination, which offers a wide variety of settings.

Nestled in the prestigious enclave of Nova Santa Ponsa in the southwest of Mallorca, this newly constructed designer villa epitomises contemporary luxury living.

When buying a home, many factors are considered before deciding on a location, but generally quality of life and weather conditions are valued. In this sense, the Canary Islands would be the best-valued in Spain, followed by the Balearic Islands, according to the Spain Happy Index, prepared by Sonneil, the Spanish technology marketer specialising in second-hand home sales.

Hyatt Hotels is enhancing its portfolio of more than 70 planned openings in Europe, Africa and the Middle East by signing its first two hotels in 2024, located in Tenerife and Mallorca, as the company has announced. AluaSoul Costa Adeje and Palace de Muro, part of the Destination by Hyatt brand, ar

A unique product has just come onto the market in Mallorca. It is the Tahoe Tennis Club, a tennis academy on the island, which since the 1970s has brought together national sports figures such as Rafa Nadal, Juan Carlos Ferrero and 'Beto' Martín in its junior tournament.

The ZEL Mallorca hotel, the new brand launched by Meliá Hotels International and tennis player Rafael Nadal, is about to open its doors this summer. This is the first of the twenty or so establishments that this joint venture plans to open over the next five years.

According to a study conducted by the insurance company Hiscox, the luxury housing market in Spain is dominated by the province of Malaga, particularly the region known as the "Golden Triangle," comprising Benahavís, Estepona, and Marbella.

The European Commission has stressed that for an EU Member State to restrict non-residents from purchasing properties, there must be "overriding reasons of general interest" recognised in the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The European Commissioner for financial serv

The Plenary Session of the Spanish Congress has rejected the bill presented by the Parliament of the Balearic Islands, which modifies Spanish Law 29/1994, of 24 November on Urban Leases, and did not go ahead due to 71 votes in favour, 270 against and four abstentions.

Sol de Mallorca is a small residential area located on the southwest coast of the Spanish island of Mallorca. It is situated between the towns of Magaluf and Santa Ponsa, and is approximately 20 km from the island's capital, Palma de Mallorca.

The Balearic Islands wants to restrict the purchase of homes by non-resident foreigners.

Ibiza is a real gem surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and is of course one of Spain's Balearic Islands. The island is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, lively nightlife, and picturesque countryside.

The local Government on the Balearic Islands has created a commission to study the possibility of prohibiting the purchase of housing by citizens, foreign or not, who have been living in this region for less than five years, due to the escalation of property prices.

Spain is characterised by its coasts and its islands and in Calvià, Mallorca, this incredible villa stands out for its design, but, above all, for its location.

Each of the 50 Spanish provinces has at least one property for more than one million euros advertised on idealista, the leading real estate marketplace in southern Europe, but the distribution of these properties is not at all consistent.

At the highest point of the town of Bendinat is the castle of the same name, built in the 19th century by the Marquis of La Romana. Nearby is this incredible finca composed of two large Mediterranean-style villas and a guest house that is for sale on idealista for 12.9 million euros.

Are there any privately owned islands in Spain? There are, in fact, several. On the Spanish coast there is a selection of private islands that consist of just few hectares of land, some of which have luxury villas where you can enjoy an exclusive holiday.