Property for sale in Campanet, Mallorca

Houses for Sale in Campanet: Why Buyers Choose This Village

Campanet is home to around 2,600 residents, including a small community of foreign buyers who have settled here over the years. Unlike its neighbours closer to the coast, this is not a village built around tourism. It remains a working agricultural community, which is exactly what draws a particular type of buyer: people who want an authentic Mallorcan village rather than a resort.

The village sits roughly 30 minutes from Palma and around 15 minutes from the nearest coastal resorts, close enough for convenience, far enough to feel genuinely removed from the busier parts of the island.

What kind of properties can be found in Campanet

Walk through the narrow streets of the old centre and you will find traditional Mallorcan townhouses, many built from local sandstone and renovated to a high standard while keeping their original character. On the outskirts, particularly towards the Aixartell valley, country properties and fincas are dotted across the landscape, several restored by international owners who bought them precisely for the privacy and the views of the Tramuntana range.

• Village townhouses: stone-built properties in the historic centre, often with interior patios and roof terraces, several within walking distance of the main square.
• Country homes and fincas: larger properties on rural plots towards Aixartell and Moscari, ranging from modest renovation projects to substantial estates with tens of thousands of square metres of land.
• New developments: a smaller number of contemporary builds, generally on the edges of the village rather than within the historic core.

Plot sizes vary enormously here compared to the coast. It is not unusual to find country estates with land running into several hectares, since this remains a genuinely rural part of the island where land has not been fragmented for tourist development.

Daily life in Campanet

The village covers the basics well: small supermarkets, bakeries, a pharmacy and a handful of bars and cafés around the centre. The local market takes place on Tuesday mornings in the main square and doubles as a social occasion as much as a shopping trip. For anything beyond day-to-day needs, Inca is a short drive away and holds its own larger market on Thursday mornings.

Cycling is one of the area's defining features. The roads around Campanet are popular with road cyclists for much of the year, particularly in spring and autumn, when groups regularly pass through the main square on long training routes through the Tramuntana foothills.

What to see around the village

The Plaça Major is the heart of Campanet, dominated by the 18th-century church of the Immaculate Conception, which sits on raised ground and is visible from much of the surrounding countryside. A short walk from the centre brings you to the 13th-century chapel of Sant Miquel, converted from a former mosque and among the oldest religious buildings on the island, located near the Fonts Ufanes natural springs that flood after heavy winter rain.

The Caves of Campanet were discovered in 1945 by a man digging a well, and remain open to visitors today, with notable rock formations and underground lakes. For those wanting to extend a visit, the nearby Monnaber Vell hotel, set in a converted manor house, is a well-regarded base for exploring the area on foot or by bike.

A short video below gives a feel for everyday life in the village, from the surrounding countryside to the pace of the place itself.

The countryside around Campanet, towards the Aixartell valley and the foothills of the Tramuntana, is where most of the area's larger country properties are found.

Buying in Campanet: what to know before making an offer

Because Campanet sits firmly within the island's rural zoning, plot sizes for rustic land are subject to the minimums set out in the Mallorca Territorial Plan: 14,000 m² for standard agricultural land and 50,000 m² for protected forest land. This matters more here than in most coastal areas, since several of the larger country properties on the market include land that falls under these classifications, and any future building or extension plans need to respect them.

On the tax side, the same rules apply as elsewhere on the island: Spain's transfer tax (ITP) rises to 13% above the €2,000,000 threshold, with notary, registry and legal fees on top. Our guide to costs and taxes when buying property in Mallorca covers each of these in detail.

Other property types and areas worth comparing

If you are weighing Campanet against other inland or rural areas, our pages on apartments for sale in Mallorca and townhouses for sale in Mallorca let you filter by location and budget across the island. Buyers specifically drawn to Campanet's rural character may also want to look at properties in Alcudia and Alcanada, both a short drive away and offering a coastal counterpart to the village lifestyle here.

Frequently asked questions about buying in Campanet

Is Campanet a touristy area?

No. Campanet is one of the few villages on Mallorca that has remained largely outside the main tourist routes. It is better suited to buyers who want a quiet, authentic base rather than proximity to beaches or resort amenities.

How far is Campanet from the coast and from Palma?

The nearest coastal resorts are around 15 minutes away by car, and Palma is roughly 30 minutes away, making Campanet a practical base for buyers who want both rural surroundings and reasonable access to the rest of the island.

What is the minimum plot size for rustic land near Campanet?

Under the Mallorca Territorial Plan, standard agricultural rustic land requires a minimum plot of 14,000 m², rising to 50,000 m² for land classified as protected forest. This affects what can be built or extended on larger rural properties in the area.

Are there good walking and cycling routes around Campanet?

Yes. The village is a well-known base for road cyclists, particularly in spring and autumn, and the Aixartell valley offers a popular hiking route connecting Campanet to the Pollensa municipality.

What is there to see in Campanet itself?

The main square, Plaça Major, is dominated by the 18th-century church of the Immaculate Conception. Nearby attractions include the 13th-century chapel of Sant Miquel, the Fonts Ufanes natural springs and the Caves of Campanet, discovered in 1945.