Property GuideWest of Mallorca

Property for Sale in West Mallorca

The west is the mountain side of the island. Villages sit between the Serra de Tramuntana and the sea, roads are winding and distances take longer than they look on the map, so it is worth visiting the specific area before deciding. Which village suits you determines the type of property and the way of living.

Valldemossa and Deià

Valldemossa is a mountain village known for its Carthusian monastery, with stone townhouses in the centre and country homes around it. Deià is a small village on the coast side of the range, long associated with artists and writers. Supply in both is limited, and the typical purchase is a stone house or a villa with views. See all properties in Valldemossa and Deià.

Sóller and Puerto Sóller

Sóller is a town in a valley of orange and lemon groves, with a lively centre and townhouses and country properties around it. Puerto Sóller is the sea side, a bay with a promenade and a marina, where apartments and villas are the main choice. Browse properties in Sóller and Puerto Sóller.

Property types in the west

• Stone townhouses in the villages, see townhouses for sale in Mallorca.
• Country houses and fincas in the mountains and valleys, see country homes.
• Villas and apartments, mainly around Puerto Sóller.

Before you buy

• The Serra de Tramuntana is a protected landscape, so ask your lawyer which planning restrictions apply to the specific property before you commit.
• Foreign buyers need an NIE (Spanish foreigner identification number) to complete the purchase.
• Decide whether the property is for your own use or to rent, as that limits which properties are suitable.

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Frequently asked questions about buying in west Mallorca

Which areas make up west Mallorca?

On this guide the west covers the villages and towns of the Serra de Tramuntana: Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller and Puerto Sóller, plus nearby Banyalbufar and Esporles.

What property types are most common in the west?

Stone townhouses in the villages, country houses and fincas in the mountains and valleys, and villas and apartments around Puerto Sóller.

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.