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North Mallorca is the area around the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia. Apartments are listed at an average of €6,311 per m² in the Pollença municipality and €4,592 per m² in Alcúdia, against an island average of €5,858 (Casafari, October 2026).
North Mallorca combines some of the island’s most distinctive landscapes with towns that remain genuinely liveable throughout the year. Historic Pollença sits beneath the Tramuntana mountains; Puerto Pollensa opens onto a calm, sheltered bay; Alcúdia brings together a medieval old town and long sandy beaches; while Bonaire, Cala Sant Vicenç and Formentor offer quieter coastal settings with very different characters.
For buyers considering a permanent home, second residence or long-term base in Mallorca, the north is particularly attractive because it offers both established communities and easy access to nature. The choice ranges from old-town houses and apartments to country fincas, family villas, frontline homes and highly private estates.
North Mallorca at a Glance
- Main towns: Pollença, Puerto Pollensa (Port de Pollença) and Alcúdia, with Cala Sant Vicenç, Bonaire, Mal Pas, Alcanada, Formentor, Playa de Muro and Campanet as smaller alternatives.
- Asking prices, apartments: €6,311/m² in the Pollença municipality and €4,592/m² in Alcúdia (island average €5,858/m²).
- Typical property: townhouses in the old towns, apartments and villas by the sea, fincas and country houses inland.
- Year-round life: Pollença and Alcúdia have substantial permanent populations; Puerto Pollensa is more seasonal.
- Getting around: the Ma-13 is the main route towards Palma and the airport.
Where to Live in North Mallorca
Pollença: historic town life and Tramuntana scenery
Pollença is one of the north’s strongest choices for year-round living. Its historic centre has a real local rhythm beyond the summer season, with the Plaça Major, Sunday market, cafés, restaurants, galleries and independent shops all within a compact, walkable town. The Calvari steps and Puig de Maria are two of its defining landmarks, while the surrounding countryside quickly opens into olive groves, mountain views and rural lanes.
Property in and around Pollença is unusually varied. In the old town, traditional stone houses and renovated townhouses appeal to buyers who want to walk everywhere. On the outskirts and around La Font, Golf Pollença and the countryside between Pollença and the coast, villas and fincas offer more privacy, gardens and mountain views. Explore our dedicated guide to living in Pollença.
Browse townhouses for sale in Pollensa or country homes for sale in Mallorca.
Puerto Pollensa: beach, marina and everyday convenience
Puerto Pollensa offers a more coastal lifestyle, centred on the beach, marina and long waterfront promenade. The Pine Walk is the best-known address, but the town has several distinct residential areas: Llenaire for easy beach access and a relaxed family atmosphere; Pinaret for proximity to the seafront and centre; Gotmar for villas and elevated positions; and Boquer and Albercutx for mountain and bay views.
The port works particularly well for families and second-home owners who want to minimise driving. Beaches, restaurants, supermarkets, cafés, sailing and everyday services are close at hand, while Pollença Old Town and Alcúdia are a short drive away. Read our full Living in Puerto Pollensa guide.
The market here is mostly apartments and villas, with a limited number of frontline homes. See property prices in Port de Pollença or browse property for sale in Puerto Pollensa.
Alcúdia: medieval heritage and two very different coastlines
Alcúdia has a different feel again. Inside the restored medieval walls, narrow streets, stone houses, small squares and the twice-weekly market create one of Mallorca’s most atmospheric old towns. Close by are the remains of the Roman city of Pollentia. South of the old town, Port d’Alcúdia and the Bay of Alcúdia provide a long sandy coastline and a much more resort-oriented environment.
For residential buyers, Alcúdia Pueblo, Barcares, Mal Pas, Bonaire and Alcanada each offer a different proposition. The old town suits buyers drawn to character and walkability; the coastal neighbourhoods tend to offer more villas, sea views and outdoor space. See our detailed Living in Alcúdia guide.
Browse property for sale in Alcúdia, villas in Alcúdia or Alcanada, where villas sit close to the golf course.
Bonaire and Mal Pas: quieter coastal living
Bonaire and neighbouring Mal Pas are among the north’s most appealing low-density residential areas. Small coves, a marina, pine-covered slopes and views across the Bay of Pollença towards Formentor give the area a distinctly peaceful character. It is close enough to Alcúdia for shopping, schools and restaurants, but feels removed from the busier resort areas.
Formentor: privacy, protected landscape and exceptional coastline
The Formentor peninsula is the north at its most dramatic. The road from Puerto Pollensa climbs through rugged limestone scenery towards Es Colomer, Formentor beach and the lighthouse at Cap de Formentor. Residential opportunities are limited, which is part of the area’s appeal: homes tend to be private villas and estates surrounded by protected landscape, often with extraordinary sea views.
Read our Living in Formentor guide or browse property for sale in Formentor.
Campanet, Playa de Muro and the inland villages
Inland, villages such as Campanet, Búger and Sa Pobla 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. Browse property for sale in Campanet or, by the long beach of Playa de Muro, property for sale in Playa de Muro.
Beaches, Nature and Outdoor Life
The north works especially well for people who want an outdoor lifestyle. The Bay of Pollença is closely associated with sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, wind sports and cycling, while the Tramuntana foothills provide hiking routes almost immediately outside Pollença. Cala Sant Vicenç offers a more intimate coastal landscape, with small coves framed by steep mountains.
On the Alcúdia side, the long beaches of Port d’Alcúdia and Playa de Muro are known for shallow water and broad stretches of sand. Behind Playa de Muro lies S’Albufera, Mallorca’s largest wetland and an important habitat for birdlife. Alcanada combines a quieter shoreline with one of the island’s best-known golf settings.
Iris’s Expert View
For buyers in North Mallorca, Iris recommends starting with daily lifestyle rather than the postcode: Pollença for year-round town life and character, Puerto Pollensa for beach access and walkability, and Bonaire or Formentor when privacy, views and a quieter setting are the priority.
Iris Grünewald · Founder & CEO, Balearic Properties
Property Prices in North Mallorca
The Pollença municipality is the most expensive part of the north for apartments. Alcúdia is cheaper for apartments but not for houses, and the inland towns offer the lowest entry prices.
| Municipality or area | Apartments, €/m² | Houses, €/m² | Apartment listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollença (incl. Port de Pollença) | 6,311 | 6,351 | 164 |
| Alcúdia | 4,592 | 6,936 | 212 |
| Santa Margalida | 3,996 | 4,668 | 63 |
| Campanet–Búger* | 3,755 | 4,446 | 11 |
| Muro* | 2,841 | 3,160 | 12 |
| Sa Pobla* | 2,687 | 3,423 | 38 |
Source: Casafari Area Insights, asking prices of active listings with outliers excluded, using Casafari’s area boundaries (Pollença includes Port de Pollença). Houses are priced per m² of built area. *Fewer than 60 apartment listings: treat as indicative. Escorca is not shown because it has too few listings. These are asking prices, not completed-sale prices. Compare every area in our Mallorca property prices by area guide.
Iris’s market note: neighbouring micro-locations can behave very differently. Sea views, walkability, plot quality, legal status and condition can move an individual property well away from a municipal average.
Is North Mallorca Good for Year-Round Living?
Yes. Unlike areas that depend almost entirely on summer tourism, Pollença and Alcúdia have substantial permanent populations and remain active throughout the year. Puerto Pollensa is more seasonal, but still has supermarkets, services, cafés and restaurants open outside the main holiday months. This makes the wider north practical for families, remote workers, retirees and international residents who want Mallorca to function as a home rather than only as a summer destination.
Road connections are straightforward: the Ma-13 provides the main route towards Palma, while local roads link Pollença, Puerto Pollensa and Alcúdia in a compact triangle. For many residents, this ability to combine village life, beaches, mountains and everyday services within short distances is the north’s biggest advantage.
Schools and Everyday Services in North Mallorca
Families in the north can choose between local state schools and an international option close to home. Pollença, Puerto Pollensa and Alcúdia all have state primary schools, with secondary schools in Pollença and Alcúdia, so children can study locally in Spanish and Catalan.
For an English-language education, Mallorca International School in Crestatx, between Pollença and Sa Pobla, follows the British curriculum for pupils aged 3 to 16. Families looking for other international or German-curriculum schools usually look towards Palma, roughly 45–50 minutes away via the Ma-13, which is worth factoring into the choice of location. Read more about the international school in North Mallorca.
Day-to-day services are well covered: the main towns have health centres, supermarkets and pharmacies open all year, and the Hospital Comarcal d’Inca serves the north of the island.
What Kind of Property Can You Buy in North Mallorca?
The market changes significantly from one micro-location to another. Pollença Old Town is known for character townhouses, renovation projects and carefully restored homes. Puerto Pollensa has a broad apartment market as well as villas, penthouses and a limited number of frontline properties. The countryside around Pollença offers traditional fincas and larger estates, while Bonaire, Mal Pas and Alcanada are primarily villa locations. Formentor sits at the most exclusive end of the market, where supply is naturally scarce.
Rather than choosing “North Mallorca” as a single market, buyers benefit from comparing the lifestyle of each area first. Someone who wants to walk to restaurants and a weekly market may prefer Pollença; a family focused on the beach and marina may favour Puerto Pollensa; buyers prioritising privacy and sea views may look towards Bonaire, Mal Pas or Formentor.
- 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 Costs in North Mallorca
The main tax on a resale home is the Balearic transfer tax (ITP), charged by bands: each rate applies only to the part of the price that falls within that band.
| Part of the price | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €400,000 | 8% |
| €400,000 to €600,000 | 9% |
| €600,000 to €1,000,000 | 10% |
| €1,000,000 to €2,000,000 | 12% |
| Over €2,000,000 | 13% |
Example: a villa bought for €1,500,000 pays €150,000 in ITP (€32,000 + €18,000 + €40,000 + €60,000), an effective rate of 10%. An apartment bought for €750,000 pays €65,000 (8.7%).
New-build homes pay 10% VAT plus stamp duty (AJD) instead of ITP. Notary, land registry and solicitor fees come on top, and reduced rates apply to some main-residence purchases. Rates can change, so confirm the figure with your solicitor or tax adviser. Source: Guía Fiscal, ITP in the Balearic Islands (in Spanish). See also our tax considerations for foreign buyers.
Holiday Rental Licences
Since Decree-Law 4/2025 (April 2025), new tourist rental places are banned in multi-family buildings across the Balearic Islands, and any new place in a detached home must be offset by places that are given up first (source: Govern de les Illes Balears). If rental income matters, look at properties that already have a licence and check that it is current and transfers with the sale.
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. If rental income matters, verify that the licence is current and transfers with the sale.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Mallorca
Which are the main places to live in North Mallorca?
Pollença, Puerto Pollensa and Alcúdia are the three principal centres. Cala Sant Vicenç, Bonaire, Mal Pas, Alcanada and Formentor offer smaller and generally quieter alternatives.
Is Pollença or Puerto Pollensa better for year-round living?
Both can work well. Pollença has a stronger traditional town atmosphere throughout the year, while Puerto Pollensa provides easier access to the beach, marina and waterfront lifestyle. The right choice depends more on daily routine than distance: the two are only a short drive apart.
Where should I look for a villa with sea views?
Elevated parts of Bonaire, Mal Pas, Alcanada, Gotmar and Formentor can offer exceptional sea or bay views. Availability varies considerably because some of these are low-density residential areas with limited supply.
Where can I find a traditional finca?
The countryside around Pollença is one of the strongest areas in the north for traditional stone fincas and country estates, with locations extending towards Campanet, Búger and the foothills of the Tramuntana.
How much does property cost in North Mallorca?
Apartments in the Pollença municipality, which includes Puerto Pollensa, are listed at an average of €6,311 per m² and houses at €6,351. In Alcúdia, apartments average €4,592 per m² and houses €6,936. Sa Pobla and Muro are below €3,000 per m² for apartments (Casafari asking prices, October 2026).
What taxes do I pay when buying a resale property in Mallorca?
The Balearic transfer tax (ITP), charged by bands from 8% up to €400,000 to 13% above €2,000,000. A €1,500,000 villa pays €150,000. Notary, land registry and solicitor fees come on top.
Can I rent out a property in North Mallorca to tourists?
Only with a valid tourist rental licence. New places are banned in apartment buildings under Decree-Law 4/2025, so homes with an existing licence form a separate part of the market. Always check that the licence 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.
Looking for a home in the north? Explore property for sale in North Mallorca or speak to the Balearic Properties team in Pollença for local guidance on the differences between each area: message us on WhatsApp or send us your search.
