Property GuideMallorca North

Property for Sale in North Mallorca

The north offers three quite different ways of living on the island: village life in the old towns, a harbour or beach setting in the coastal resorts, and space and privacy in the countryside. Which one suits you determines the area and the property type, so it helps to decide that before comparing prices.

Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa

Pollensa is an old town at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains, known for its weekly market, its galleries and its cultural calendar. The typical purchase here is a townhouse in or near the centre, often renovated, or a country house in the surrounding countryside for buyers who want more land and privacy. Puerto Pollensa is the coastal side, set around the bay and the marina. Here the choice is mostly apartments and villas, including frontline properties, which are the most limited in supply. See also all properties in Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa.

Alcudia and Puerto Alcudia

Alcudia is a medieval walled town with a compact old-town market and country properties around it. Puerto Alcudia is a seaside resort with a marina and a long beach, where apartments and villas dominate; Alcanada, on the edge of the bay, is known for villas close to the golf course. Browse properties in Alcudia or Alcanada.

Campanet and the inland villages

Inland, villages such as Campanet are quieter and generally have a different type of stock: village houses, plots and country properties. Buyers who accept a short drive to the coast often find more space for their budget here. See properties in Campanet.

Property Types in North Mallorca

• Villas: mainly around Puerto Pollensa, Puerto Alcudia, Alcanada and the hills of Pollensa. All villas for sale in Mallorca.
• Fincas and country houses: the usual choice for land, views and privacy. Fincas for sale.
• Townhouses: in the old towns of Pollensa and Alcudia. Townhouses for sale.
• Apartments: concentrated in Puerto Pollensa and Puerto Alcudia, often as lock-up-and-go homes.

Buying in the North: What to Check

• Visit in more than one season. Coastal areas change a lot between summer and winter, so seeing the area outside the high season shows what daily life is like.
• Check the legal and planning status. This matters most for country properties and for any renovation project. An independent Mallorcan solicitor should review the property before you sign.
• Check access and services. Road access, water supply and internet vary between a village house and a rural property.
• Holiday rental. Since Decree-Law 4/2025 (April 2025), new tourist places in the Balearic Islands can only be activated if the same number is deactivated first, and they are banned in multi-family buildings (source: Govern de les Illes Balears). If rental income matters, look at properties that already have a licence and verify that it is current and transfers with the sale.

Frequently Asked Questions: Buying Property in North Mallorca

Which are the main areas to buy a property in north Mallorca?

The main areas are Pollensa, Puerto Pollensa, Alcudia, Puerto Alcudia and Campanet, with Formentor, Alcanada and Playa de Muro as further options. Each has its own guide on this website.

What type of property can I buy in north Mallorca?

The market includes villas, fincas and country houses, townhouses in the old towns and apartments near the sea. Villas and apartments are concentrated around Puerto Pollensa and Puerto Alcudia, while townhouses and country houses are more common around Pollensa and Alcudia.

What taxes do I pay when buying a resale property in Mallorca?

The main tax is the ITP (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales), a transfer tax on a sliding scale: 8% up to €400,000, 9% up to €600,000, 10% up to €1,000,000, 12% up to €2,000,000 and 13% above that (source: Guía Fiscal, in Spanish). New-build properties pay 10% VAT plus stamp duty (AJD) instead. Notary, land registry and solicitor fees come on top. Rates can change, so confirm the figure with your solicitor or tax adviser.

Can I rent out a property in north Mallorca to tourists?

Only if the property has a valid tourist rental licence. New licences are restricted under Decree-Law 4/2025, so properties with an existing licence are a separate part of the market. Always verify that the licence exists, is current and transfers with the property.

Should I see the area in winter before buying?

It is a good idea. Many coastal areas are busy in summer and quieter in winter, and the better you know both, the better your choice of area and property will be.