Property GuideSouth East of Mallorca

Property for Sale in South East Mallorca

The south-east is less built-up than the west and the north. Coastal areas are made up of small coves and low-rise resorts, while inland you find farmland, market towns and country properties. Whether you want a village base, a place close to the sea or land around the house decides which area to look at.

Santanyí, Cala d'Or and the coast

Santanyí is a historic town with a municipality that reaches the coast, and its villas and village houses are the main product. Cala d'Or is a coastal resort with a marina and small coves, where villas and apartments dominate. Further south, Ses Salines and Colonia de Sant Jordi are quiet seaside areas. Browse properties in Santanyí, Cala d'Or and Ses Salines.

Felanitx, Manacor and Campos inland

Felanitx, Manacor and Campos are market towns with farmland around them, so the typical purchase is a country house or a townhouse in town. Porto Cristo, on the east coast, is the harbour village of the Manacor area. See Felanitx, Manacor, Campos and Porto Cristo.

Property types in the south-east

• Villas, mainly in the coastal resorts and around Santanyí.
• Country houses and fincas, in the rural interior, see fincas for sale.
• Townhouses and apartments, in the towns and resort areas.

Before you buy

• Decide first whether the property is for your own use or to rent, as that limits which properties are suitable.
• Foreign buyers need an NIE (Spanish foreigner identification number) to complete the purchase.
• For country properties, check the legal and planning status through a lawyer before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions about buying in south-east Mallorca

Which areas make up south-east Mallorca?

On this guide it covers Santanyí and Cala d'Or on the coast, Ses Salines and Colonia de Sant Jordi in the far south, and the inland towns of Felanitx, Manacor and Campos.

What property types are most common in the south-east?

Villas on the coast, country houses and fincas inland, and townhouses and apartments in the towns and resorts.

How much tax do I pay when buying a resale property in the Balearic Islands?

Resale properties pay Transfer Tax (ITP), which in the Balearic Islands is 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.

And for a new-build property?

New builds pay 10% VAT (IVA) plus stamp duty (AJD) instead of ITP. Ask your lawyer to confirm the exact amounts for your purchase.

Can I rent my property to tourists?

Not automatically. Under Decree-Law 4/2025, passed in April 2025, new tourist-rental places in the Balearic Islands are only allowed if the same number is deactivated, and they are banned in multi-family buildings. Check the licence situation before buying. Source: Govern de les Illes Balears. See also our properties with rental licence.