Colourful weekly markets in Alcudia and Pollensa create a wonderfully traditional atmosphere in towns that simultaneously enjoy a modern day infrastructure – providing an excellent location to buy a pretty Mediterranean country ‘finca’ or a characterful town house. If you are house hunting in the area, let the leading local real estate agents at Engel & Völkers help you discover the best properties on the market today.
Mallorca is a favourite with tourists and residents alike because of the relaxed holiday atmosphere, the year round mild temperatures, the glorious summer weather and the outdoor lifestyle. The island captivates tourists and property buyers alike, so it's no surprise that you too would want to buy a finca (country house) or villa in the north of Mallorca. The beautiful landscapes, striking mountains and incredible beach filled coastline are well loved by the locals and a huge draw for nature lovers looking for a new home somewhere very special.
As well as beautiful nature, this magical Balearic Island enjoys a high standard of living and provides a perfect venue for an enviable lifestyle. The weekly markets add to the feel good factor offering delicious, fresh produce that include fruit and vegetables, bread, honey, cheese and homemade delicatessen, handicraft, ceramics, leather goods, a very long etc. and the chance to meet friends and catch up with the local news. Learn about the local markets in Pollensa and Alcudia with Engel & Völkers and begin the buying process for your new home in Mallorca.
The weekly markets on Mallorca are the best place to get familiar with the grand range of Majorcan specialities and in Pollensa the market is one of the most beautiful in the north of the island. This wonderful market buzzes with activity and is alive with colour, sounds and smells on one of the most beautiful market squares in the heart of the old town. Every Sunday from early morning until 2 p.m. the ‘Plaza Major’ in front of the main church (Santa Maria dels Angels) becomes the heartbeat of this beautiful town. You will be able to buy Mallorcan delicacies, amongst them ‘Sobrasada’ a spreadable and very typical Mallorcan sausage, cheese, olives, olive oil and even local wine (not to be missed). In addition to typical Mallorcan food, you can also buy shoes, clothes, handmade jewellery and handicrafts, plants, tools and utensils. Every Sunday you will find around 300 stalls set up around the town, it’s a great morning out and a fabulous way to get to know the culture, the language, meet the people and ultimately to really feel at home!
Alcudia is lucky enough to have two markets a week, stretching up through the traffic free town on Tuesday and Sunday mornings. Again you will have fresh fruit and vegetables at your fingertips, which is simply fantastic for those that are passionate about good eating and cooking. Home owners in the north of Mallorca will definitely enjoy market days in old town Alcudia, strolling along the Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria to the Porta del Moll and up along the pedestrianised Carrer del Moll. This is one of the largest markets on the island and you will find almost everything; organic food and products, leather goods and handicrafts from local producers, shoes, clothes, textiles, flowers and so much more. The combination of the wonderful atmosphere of the historic old town and the opportunity to buy high-quality local products always draws many visitors to the weekly market.
Decided to relocate to the north of Majorca and buy a house in Alcudia and are already looking forward to visiting the weekly market and enjoying quality Mallorcan produce? Then you are going to love this wonderful finca with a rental licence in the area of Can Segué for sale with Engel & Völkers. The property offers high quality accommodation and with 200 m2 living area, plenty of space for all the family to feel completely at home. The finca features a large kitchen with dining area, spacious bedrooms and bathrooms with bath and shower. Purchase this property and enjoy a beautiful garden (with an automatic irrigation system), barbecue terrace and a wonderful 8 x 4m swimming pool – providing absolute first class living for you and your family.
The rental licence allows you to rent out the house for short term holiday lets for the periods it is not being used privately - making the purchase an even more interesting investment with a real option to benefit in the long term should you wish. Contact Engel & Völkers real estate agents and ask for a virtual viewing to get a great first impression of this fabulous property. Our business is making your dreams come true!
