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Buying a contemporary, modern villa in Mallorca means choosing clean architecture, open living spaces and a lifestyle built around light, sea views and the Mediterranean climate. Balearic Properties, Savills Associate Partner on the Balearics, helps international buyers find new-build and recently renovated design villas in the island's most sought-after locations. Below you will find a current selection from our portfolio.
206 listings match your search in Baleares
SWOSDM2738 / Sol de Mallorca
2,850,000 €
SWOCDM41097 / Camp de Mar
9,150,000 €
SWOCDM41099 / Camp de Mar
8,600,000 €
SWOCDM41098 / Camp de Mar
7,950,000 €
BUN40992 / Sa Coma
6,950,000 €
FOR4668 / Formentor
16,000,000 €
PTP41015 / Port de Pollença
3,360,000 €
SWOSOV41195 / Son Vida
27,500,000 €
SWOTOR41076BPO / Port Adriano
21,900,000 €
POL40887 / Pollença
9,650,000 €
SWOPTA41166BPO / Puerto Andratx
26,400,000 €
IBOSER4043c / Es Canar
3,250,000 €
IBOSER4043b / Es Canar
3,850,000 €
POL41010 / Pollença
1,275,000 €
CSP41005 / Colònia de Sant Pere
2,300,000 €
BON40873 / Bonaire
1,850,000 €
BON40087 / Mal Pas
5,650,000 €
MEN40995 / Menorca
7,400,000 €
Anyone looking to buy a contemporary property in Mallorca now has access to a genuinely wide range of modern architecture. Clean volumes, large glazed façades, flat roofs and a close relationship between indoor and outdoor space define most of the new builds completed over the last decade. Many projects come from architecture practices previously based in the UK, Germany or Scandinavia, and that background shows clearly in the design language.
Open-plan living and dining areas, infinity pools, underfloor heating, home automation and high energy ratings are now standard features in this segment rather than the exception they were ten years ago. For buyers, that translates into lower long-term maintenance costs compared with a historic finca, and a build quality shaped by current energy efficiency standards.
Demand for contemporary architecture concentrates in a handful of clearly defined areas of the island:
Both property types have a firm place on the Mallorca market, but they differ significantly in architecture, location and upkeep:
| Feature | Contemporary Villa | Traditional Finca |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Clean lines, open floor plans, extensive glazing | Natural stone, wooden beams, more enclosed layouts |
| Typical location | Coastal hillsides, residential developments | Rural inland countryside |
| Build age | Mostly new-build or full renovation | Historic stock, often over 100 years old |
| Energy performance | Generally high, modern insulation | Varies widely, often needs upgrading |
| Typical buyer | Buyers focused on design and low maintenance | Buyers focused on character and land size |
The property market in Mallorca's prime areas remains at a high level overall. According to the latest price reports from idealista, the price per square metre in Palma reached a new high in spring 2026. For contemporary villas in premium areas such as Port Andratx, Son Vida or Puerto Portals, entry prices sit well above the island average, since limited plot availability and sea views are the strongest price drivers. We are happy to share precise, current price ranges for individual properties directly, since they vary considerably by location and specification.
Foreign buyers need a Spanish tax identification number, the NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero), before a property can be registered in their name. Details on the application process are available on our page about the NIE for foreign buyers.
When buying an existing property, the Balearics apply Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP), a progressive tax that is staggered between 8% and 13% depending on the purchase price. The exact brackets were adjusted by a legal reform in 2026, so for the current figures we point to the official source at the Agència Tributària de les Illes Balears (ATIB). A full overview of purchase costs is available on our page Costs and Taxes When Buying Property in Mallorca.
Balearic Properties has been Savills Associate Partner on the Balearics since 2020, combining local market knowledge with the international network of a global real estate agency. Our agents in Pollensa and Portals know the new-build projects and contemporary villa areas of the island first hand, and guide buyers from the UK, Germany and Scandinavia through the entire purchase process, from the first viewing to handover of the keys.
You can read more about the partnership on our page Savills and Balearic Properties. If you are also considering selling an existing property, our page Selling Your Property in Mallorca covers the process.
Price depends heavily on location, plot size and sea view. In sought-after areas such as Port Andratx or Son Vida, contemporary villas sit well above the island average. Contact us for a current estimate for your preferred area.
Port Andratx, Santa Ponsa, Puerto Portals and Son Vida offer the largest supply of contemporary architecture. The right choice depends on whether sea views, golf course proximity or closeness to the city matters most to you.
Yes, every foreign buyer needs an NIE before a property in Spain can be registered in their name. The application can be made locally or through a Spanish embassy abroad.
An existing property is subject to the progressive ITP, staggered between 8% and 13% depending on the purchase price. New builds bought directly from a developer are instead subject to VAT plus stamp duty. We recommend confirming the current rates with a local tax advisor before completing a purchase.
Contemporary villas are defined by clean architecture, open floor plans and high energy performance, and are mostly located in coastal residential areas. Traditional fincas sit further inland and are often built from natural stone and timber, with a historic structure.