Where to Live in Mallorca

Trendy, walkable, expat heartland

The go-to neighbourhood for English-speaking expats. Former fishermen's quarter turned into Palma's coolest strip of restaurants, wine bars, and independent cafés. Everything walkable, beach a short ride away.

Historic, atmospheric, premium

Stone walls, Gothic architecture, and boutique hotels. Beautiful to live in — but supply is limited, prices are high, and many buildings lack lifts. Best for those who truly want to be in the city's heart.

Waterfront, calm, gentrified

A former fishing village absorbed into Palma's east edge. The seafront promenade is one of the nicest in the city — calm, local, and less touristy than central Palma. Popular with Scandinavian and German expats.

Residential, local, authentic

A quiet residential neighbourhood just west of Santa Catalina. Fewer tourists, more neighbours. Feels genuinely Mallorcan while being a short walk from all the action. One of the best value-for-location spots in Palma.

Bohemian, mixed, affordable

Palma's most affordable urban neighbourhood. Slightly rough around the edges, but gentrification is creeping in. A mix of long-term locals, artists, and budget-conscious expats. Near Bellver Castle and Cala Major beach.

Affluent, tranquil, traditionally expat

The classic English expat heartland of Mallorca. Pollença town is stunning — a Calvary hilltop, weekly market, and genuine community. Port de Pollença is calmer, less developed than the south, and enormously popular with British long-termers.

Family-friendly, well-connected, resort-y

Alcúdia has one of Mallorca's best medieval walled towns. Port d'Alcúdia opens onto the island's widest sandy bay. Popular with German families. Better amenities than you'd expect for a resort town, and quieter than the south.

Mountain village, slow life, romantic

Nestled in a valley in the Tramuntana mountains, Sóller feels like a different island. The vintage tram to Port de Sóller, the Art Nouveau architecture, the orange groves. A small but lively expat community and very connected by the Ma-11 tunnel.

Bohemian luxury, famous, exclusive

One of the most famous villages in the Mediterranean. Robert Graves made it legendary; now it's home to celebrities, artists, and serious money. Very small, very beautiful, very expensive. The road is the Ma-10 — dramatic and stunning.

Superyacht crowd, chic, international

Port d'Andratx is Mallorca's most glamorous marina. The bay is spectacular, the restaurants are excellent, and the clientele is international and wealthy. Andratx town is quieter and more affordable with good services.

Artsy, German-heavy, beautiful beaches nearby

A beautiful golden-stone market town in the southeast. Hugely popular with German and Austrian expats. Close to some of Mallorca's finest beaches (Cala Mondragó, Es Pontàs). Weekly market is among the island's best.

Affordable, local, agricultural

The most affordable inland towns on the island. Little tourist infrastructure, genuine Mallorcan day-to-day life. Campos is particularly well placed between the south coast beaches and the centre of the island.

Practical, local, well-connected

Mallorca's second city in terms of services. Known for leather goods and Thursday market. A direct train to Palma (30 min) makes it one of the best commuter options. Far less expat-centric than the coast — genuinely local life.

Suburban, family-first, close to Palma

A sprawling municipality between Palma and Inca with several residential hubs (Pòrtol, Sa Cabaneta, Marratxinet). Popular with families who want space and good schools without Palma prices. Shopping centres and easy motorway access.