Mallorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands. It has a coastline of about 550 km and is located about 170 km from the Spanish mainland. 180 bays are spread fairly evenly along the coast of the island. In the northwest, the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range extends for about 90 km. if you are thinking of buying a property in Mallorca, we have a great selection of apartments, chalets and villas for sale suitable for all budgets.
The climate in Mallorca Island is Mediterranean with warm to hot summers and mild winters. The sun shines on average 7.9 hours a day. In the summer months of July and August, daytime temperatures on the coast regularly rise above the 30 degree mark. Inland temperatures of up to 40 °C are not unrealistic. October is the wettest month according to the long-term statistical averages. The water temperature of the Mediterranean reaches up to 25 °C in the summer. In winter, the water temperature does not fall below 14 °C. With almost 11 hours of sunshine, July is the sunniest month of the year.
The island of Mallorca has a population of 876,000 inhabitants, of which almost 50% (400,000) live in its capital, Palma de Mallorca. But in high season, the population can increase more than 50%, due to the arrival of foreign tourists, especially from the United Kingdom, Germany and northern Europe, searching for sun and beach but also culture and gastronomy since the island offers a wide cultural offer (museums and monuments) and gastronomy with many restaurants that offer good typical food.
Mallorca property market
When choosing a property in Mallorca to buy, the type of property and the location play an important role. You have the choice between a renovated stone house in the centre of the village, a rustic farm, a landed house in the country, an apartment in a self-contained complex or an exclusive villa with sea views. Criteria such as a private swimming pool, garden or garage have a significant influence on the price. The price can vary a lot, a villa in the best area of the island (Port of Andratx) can cost on average € 4,000,000 and an apartment in Palma de Mallorca with an area of 90 m2 can cost on average € 250,000. Due to high demand and lack of supply, the price of properties for sale in Mallorca is increasing by 4.5% annually on average.
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