{"id":105352,"date":"2026-06-24T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/?p=105352"},"modified":"2026-06-24T08:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T06:00:53","slug":"best-towns-mallorca-live-all-year-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/best-towns-mallorca-live-all-year-round\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best towns in Mallorca to live all year round in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"table table-striped table-color-200\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>The Balearic Islands consolidate their position as the <strong>second most expensive area to buy property in Spain<\/strong>, only behind Madrid, attracting huge interest from both domestic and international buyers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inca and Manacor<\/strong> are excellent options for those seeking tranquility and <strong>buying property at more competitive prices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Palma and Andratx lead the premium market:<\/strong> The capital and the southwestern municipality remain the most expensive locations on the entire island to purchase a property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Mallorca is one of the favorite destinations<\/b> for both domestic and international buyers, thanks to its Mediterranean climate, spectacular landscapes, and excellent quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the Balearic Islands rank as the second most expensive area in the country to purchase a home, only behind Madrid, making it essential to choose the right area.<\/p>\n<p>At Fotocasa, we want to help you find your ideal spot on the island. That is why we analyze in detail the five best towns and locations to settle down, comparing what each area offers along with the updated costs of buying a home in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>With so many options available, the big question for those looking to move is: which towns in Mallorca offer the best balance between quality of life and price?<\/p>\n<h2>What are the best areas to live in Mallorca?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Mallorca is mainly divided into four large areas<\/b>: the urban center, with its capital Palma de Mallorca, the exclusive southwest with upscale areas like Port d&#8217;Andratx, the traditional north, and the peaceful central interior, featuring charming towns like Inca or Manacor. The best areas to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/how-to-buy-a-house-in-spain-as-a-non-resident-foreigner\/?lang=en\">buy a house<\/a> in Mallorca will depend on the lifestyle you are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Mallorca boasts charming mountain villages, areas surrounded by pristine coves, and cosmopolitan cities like Palma de Mallorca. At Fotocasa, we have selected the five best towns and locations on the island, taking into account their connectivity, year-round services for residents, and the updated sales prices from our real estate index.<\/p>\n<section class=\"mini-posts\"><div class=\"row align-items-center\"><div class=\"col-4 col-md-3 pt-2 pb-2\"><div class=\"mini-posts__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/buying-a-house-balearic-islands\/?lang=en\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Gemini_Generated_Image_9u8qtz9u8qtz9u8q-1-355x230.png\" alt=\"Buying a house in the Balearic Islands in 2026: A guide to prices and best areas\" title=\"-\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-8 col-md-9 pt-2 pb-2\"><h3 class=\"mini-posts__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/buyers\/buying-a-house-balearic-islands\/?lang=en\">Buying a house in the Balearic Islands in 2026: A guide to prices and best areas<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<h2>Palma de Mallorca: the cosmopolitan and cultural heart by the sea<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_105152\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105152\" class=\"wp-image-105152 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Palma-de-Mallorca-1024x617.jpg\" alt=\"La Seu Cathedral, Palma de Mallorca\" width=\"1024\" height=\"617\" title=\"-\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Palma-de-Mallorca-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Palma-de-Mallorca-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Palma-de-Mallorca-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Palma-de-Mallorca-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Palma-de-Mallorca-1536x925.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Palma-de-Mallorca-2048x1233.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-105152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Seu Cathedral, Palma de Mallorca &#8211; Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The island&#8217;s capital is <b>famous for its vibrant urban life, its stunning old town<\/b>, and its perfect blend of culture, amenities, and coastline. It is a cosmopolitan city ideal for families and local professionals who require top-tier schools, leading hospitals, and an immediate connection to the airport.<\/p>\n<p>Within the capital, areas like the Old Town (Casco Antiguo) or the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Catalina maintain a highly active commercial and social pace even during the winter months. For those prioritizing privacy, the Son Vida residential estate stands out for its spacious designer villas surrounded by golf courses and 24\/7 security.<\/p>\n<p><b>Buying a property in Palma de Mallorca costs an average of \u20ac5,225\/m\u00b2<\/b>, according to Fotocasa data from May 2026. This means the estimated cost for a standard 80-square-meter apartment in the capital stands at \u20ac418,020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fotocasa is the expert real estate portal if you are looking for your home in Spain and want to resolve your doubts about housing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":282,"featured_media":105361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"yes","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13472],"tags":[15744,13692,13548,15743,15741,14821,13552,13551,13549,13550,15740,14799,15742,15726,15054,13547],"class_list":["post-105352","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buyers","tag-best-places-to-live-in-mallorca","tag-buy","tag-buy-in-spain","tag-buy-property","tag-expats-mallorca","tag-foreign","tag-housing-doubts","tag-housing-experts-in-spain","tag-housing-purchase-market-spain","tag-live-in-spain","tag-living-in-mallorca","tag-mallorca","tag-mallorca-towns","tag-mejores-pueblos-de-mallorca-para-vivir","tag-moving-to-spain","tag-real-estate-market"],"modified_by":"Patricia Andr\u00e9s","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105352","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/282"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105352"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105352\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/105361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105352"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105352"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fotocasa.es\/fotocasa-life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105352"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}