Iris Gruenewald
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10 Best coastal areas with luxury properties
for sale in Mallorca
The beautiful Mediterranean island of Mallorca has a number of glamorous coastal areas with dream properties for sale near and on the beach.
Mallorca has it all, from dramatic mountains in the Serra de Tramuntana, to beautiful coastal areas with white sand beaches and kilometres of pine trees swaying in the sun. You will find a great selection of dream luxury properties in the north, southwest, and eastern coasts of Mallorca. Everything from frontline villas to seafront apartments are waiting for you. Discover the most sought-after coastal areas and best seaside areas to buy luxury properties in Mallorca.
1. Puerto Andratx
Very few coastal areas in the world are as exclusive as Port d’Andratx. The shining seafront is full of seafood restaurants, cafés, yachts, cliffside villas and beautiful people living the Mediterranean dream. Each year, celebrities can be spotted buying luxury villas to enjoy the fabulous lifestyle this seaside town provides. Properties in Puerto Andratx include unique frontline villas with direct access to the sea. Find dream villas in the exclusive coastal area of Puerto Andratx in Mallorca.
2. Puerto Pollensa
The seaside town of Port de Pollensa is located approximately 6 km for Pollensa. This is one of the most historic and majestic coastal areas in Mallorca. Notable visitors include Agatha Christie, Grace Kelly, and Prince Rainier III of Monaco, who all came here to enjoy the white sand beach and heavenly views towards the mountains. Explore the stunning coastal area of Puerto Pollensa in the north of Mallorca, with a number of frontline apartments and penthouses by the beach.
3. Playa de Muro
You can easily get confused as to where you are in the world when spending time in Platja de Muro, which feels like being in the Caribbean. This beautiful coastal area has a 6 km long white sand beach with pine trees offering shade from the hot summer sun. Playa de Muro has many great seafront villas and holiday homes for sale near the historic town of Alcudia. The coastal areas in the Northeast have spectacular neighbourhoods with panoramic views of Alcúdia Bay.
4. Cala d’Or
When visiting the resort area of Cala d’Or in the southeast coast of Mallorca, you will fall in love with the laidback and easy atmosphere that showers this ‘golden bay’. Tourists and foreign buyers choose this coastal area for its sea view villas and apartments near the beach. Nearby Cala d’Or you will also find the Mondragó Natural Park, known for its birdlife, the magical town of Santanyi, with its old streets, and the beautiful beach of Cala Mondragó, a gem in the southeast of Mallorca.
5. Bendinat
As you drive into the exclusive neighbourhood of Bendinat in the municipality of Calvià, you will instantly feel the sophistication in the air. Manicured streets, golf courses, expensive cars, villas and turquoise views start to take over. Bendinat is among the top coastal areas in Mallorca, just 15 minutes from Palma. Calvià is known as one of the most expensive areas in Mallorca, and for good reason. Buy luxury sea view villas next to the beaches of Illetas, and the Puerto Portals marina.
6. Santa Ponsa
Discover dream homes in the sought-after seaside town of Santa Ponsa in the southwest of Mallorca. Santa Ponsa is popular with both foreign buyers and tourists, who both choose this seaside area for the relaxing beaches, seafront restaurants, golf courses and proximity to the yacht marina of Port Adriano. Out of all the coastal areas in Mallorca, Santa Ponsa has one of the most close-knit expat communities, enjoying luxury villas and frontline apartments all year round.
7. Puerto Sóller
Compared to other coastal areas in Mallorca, the charming seaside village of Port de Sóller has the most eclectic mix of traditional and modern seafront townhouses. This beautiful port is located near the historic town of Sóller, surrounded by the Tramauntana mountains. Puerto Soller is nestled in the ‘Valley of Oranges’ on the west coast of Mallorca, with examples of Art Nouveau architecture, brought back from France by locals during the citrus trading rush in the 20th century.
8. Costa de los Pinos
Explore Costa de los Pinos also known as Costa del Pins, located in one of the most magical coastal areas in the northeast of Mallorca, near Canyamel. This is literally the ‘pine tree coast’ of Mallorca, with luxury hotels, seafront restaurants, golf courses and frontline villas perched on top of the steep cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Get lost in the stunning sea views and buy one of the exclusive cliffside villas with dramatic sea views and views towards the lush mountains.
9. Port Verd
Another seaside area with beachfront properties is Port Verd del Mar, located along the northeast coast of Mallorca. Port Verd is found in the municipality of Son Servera, with the village of Son Servera dating back to the 13th century. Perhaps the most popular destination here is the holiday resort of Cala Millor, which is only 5 minutes away by car. This coastal area offers great seafront apartments and apartments close to the beach which can become your dream holiday home.
10. Formentor
Our beautiful island comes to an end at Cap de Formentor, the northern tip of Mallorca. The Formentor peninsula, which starts by Puerto Pollensa, is where the Tramuntana mountain range finally meets the Mediterranean Sea. Formentor is literally the end of all coastal areas in Mallorca, feeling like you’ve reached the edge of the world. Heading further up north from Pollensa, you will find many private and understated luxury sea view villas owned by discreet multimillionaires.