Engel & Völkers presents Mallorca's most exclusive neighbourhoods

Whilst Mallorca is synonymous with sunshine and white sand, it is also inextricably linked to luxury real estate. At Engel & Völkers, we pride ourselves on our excellent portfolio of the island's most exclusive, and elusive properties in the prime locations. We have curated a selection of Mallorca’s most affluent neighbourhoods that are not only supremely aesthetically pleasing but well-connected year-round residential areas that you can call home. Let us take you on a tour so you can discover which one is perfect for you.

Golf paradise Son Vida 

Son Vida is the most prestigious area in Palma. Sprawling to the west of the city, this lavish neighbourhood is perfectly positioned on a lush green hillside with extensive views over Palma bay and the sparkling sea. Exclusive, safe and secluded, Son Vida is home to an impressive range of opulent villas with avant-garde architecture at the height of contemporary sophistication. If you are a golf lover, you are in luck since there are three courses at hand. The proximity of Palma and its airport is highly desirable and Mallorca’s glorious southwestern coastline is only a short drive away. The traditional villages of Esporles and Puigpunyent are also close by. If you want to live a life of luxury in the most sought-after and apirational residential neighbourhood on the island, a property in Son Vida may well be for you.

Average price of villas in Son Vida 

Son Vida reigns as Palma’s most desirable location for villas. The average property price is over 4.7 million euros which remains unchanged since 2019. Villas and fincas in nearby Puigpunyent, Establiments and Esporles are valued, on average, at 2.5 million euros whilst Arabella Park offers a market price of around 1.5 million euros.

Puerto de Andratx - Charming fishing harbour with international flair 

Mallorca’s coastline is spectacular and the vivid sunsets are legendary, especially in the southwest of the island where you will find the elegant village of Puerto de Andratx. With a picturesque setting on the southwestern tip of the island and sandy beaches nearby, Puerto de Andratx is a charming yacht harbour and fishing port that serves as a fine backdrop to a high-end café and restaurant scene. Extraordinary properties for sale with large outdoor areas and magnificent views decorate the gentle slopes. Generous gardens, sun terraces and picture-perfect interiors exhibit all the trappings of a luxury lifestyle. Puerto de Andratx’s tranquility is complemented by the warmth of the local cosmopolitan community and there is an excellent infrastructure and road network that leads you to Palma or the airport in less than 30 minutes. A great selection of international schools are also within easy reach. If you decide to live in Puerto de Andratx, the team of Engel & Völkers Mallorca is happy to assist you with your property search.

Luxury and high society life in Puerto Portals 

Also in Mallorca’s southwest, Puerto Portals is one of the most prestigious ports in the Mediterranean and a glamorous hotspot for yacht lovers. With a sailing club and school, it is also the perfect place to enjoy water sports in the aquamarine water before you relax on one of the white sand beaches nearby. The international set is drawn to this area by the hypnotic natural beauty and plethora of high-end boutiques, elegant restaurants, bars and cafés. Puerto Portals’ gourmet scene is thriving and you will find exquisite restaurants with world-class food and views to match. Again, there are several international schools in the neighbourhood and the efficient road network connects you to any part of the island with ease. Other desirable neighbourhoods just a short distance away include Portals Nous, with a beautiful beach, Costa d’en Blanes, Bendinat and Santa Ponsa.

Average price of villas in Puerto de Andratx and Portals 

Puerto de Andratx, Portals, Bendinat and Santa Ponsa continue to shine as the most exclusive real estate areas in Mallorca’s southwest. Puerto de Andratx’s unbeatable location has secured average property prices ºof 4.3 million euros. In 2020, the value of real estate in Portals and Bendinat increased and Santa Ponsa saw the largest price hike with villas in the region of 1.8 and 3 million euros.