Buying property in Mallorca: Recommended for sports enthusiasts in every respect

The sunny Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands, is an extremely popular property location not only because of its fascinating landscape, the Mediterranean climate and its traditional culture. For passionate athletes in a wide variety of disciplines, buying a villa, rustic house or an apartment in Mallorca is the ideal opportunity to practice your hobby in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Endurance sports, ball sports and more: perfect conditions can be found on Mallorca for all interests. The following article by your real estate agent Engel & Völkers Mallorca, you can find out which sports are among the most popular in Mallorca and why you find excellent conditions for them here.

Villas, rustic houses and apartments in Mallorca: sports opportunities in the diverse nature of the island

Mallorca has a very varied topography, which makes the island, especially the inland parts of it, attractive for the practice of various sports. The western regions of Mallorca are dominated by the mighty Tramuntana Mountains - as a climber, mountain biker or hiker you will face challenges of various difficulties here and will be rewarded on many routes with a magnificent view of the island or the Mediterranean. There are also fantastic routes along the coastline that ensure a special kind of sporting experience. If you buy a villa, rustic house or apartment here with your real estate agent Engel & Völkers, all these advantages are available to you every day without having to put up with a long journey.

Towards the east you will increasingly come across flat, slightly hilly plains, which are suitable for jogging, Nordic walking or racing biking, for example. At some sports providers, accompanying coaching is also available in the program, which evaluates your athletic progress and creates individual training plans based on your goals.

If you want to go particularly high, you can also purchase a pilot's license on Mallorca or take sightseeing flights if you already have previous experience. Airplanes or helicopters are available, real estate agents Engel & Völkers recommend the Aviation Center at San Bonet Airfield as a suitable starting point. So if you want to get to know the various sporting facets of Mallorca, buying a villa, a rustic house or an apartment is the best prerequisite.

Exclusive ball sports in Mallorca: golf, tennis and polo near your property

Mallorca is also the perfect point of contact for various stylish sports that are very popular with many property buyers. Golf is particularly popular in Mallorca: There are a total of 24 golf courses to choose from, 21 of which are so-called green fee facilities, so no club membership is required to play. Especially around Palma, but also in the north and northeast of the island, you will find a high golf course density.

Even polo players find a welcome home with the purchase of a villa, a rustic house or an apartment in Mallorca: The Mallorcan polo community is growing steadily, so that the island is preparing to become Europe's most popular polo location. In the Engel & Völkers Polo School Mallorca in beautiful Son Coll you have the opportunity not only to watch the game happening as a spectator, but also to experience the fascination of the sport sitting in the saddle - become a competitive polo player with your real estate agent Engel & Völkers !

If, on the other hand, you are a friend of tennis, Mallorca is also ideal for you as a real estate location. It was in June 2019 that the big WTA Mallorca Open took place for the first time after 2017 and 2018, which included tennis greats such as Angelique Kerber and Sofia Kenin. For 2020 the ATP Mallorca Championship in June and the Legends Cup in October are on the program, which also guarantee exciting matches. There are numerous courts available for active players in Mallorca, most of which are floodlit so that you can play in the evenings, especially in the warm summer months. In Manacor, beginners and advanced players can learn the basics of the game or develop their skills at Rafael Nadal's Tennis Academy - a great opportunity for sporty, ambitious property buyers.

No matter which sport your heart beats for, or whether you want to take the property purchase as an opportunity to start with one of the numerous sports on offer: In Mallorca you will find exactly the right villa, rustic house or apartment to implement your plans. Your personal real estate agent supports you in the selection of the perfect property and is also at your side during the entire purchase process. If you are interested, we look forward to your call or email!