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The narrow stone staircase spirals downwards into blackness. A quick inspection soon reveals there is no arrow or sign explaining where it leads. ... |
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They are a reflection in miniature of a life gone by; inviting us to a land that only our imaginations could create. Once cherished by a little boy or girl, now by a grown up, ... |
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Palma takes many by surprise. Home to half of the islands permanent residents, this stylish city by the sea has fast become one of Europe’s most frequented destinations. ... |
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At the end of the road where impregnable mountains meet the sea, less than 10 minutes west of Puerto Andratx, is San Telmo, Sant Elm in Catalan. ... |
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More often than not, the best restaurants tend to be those a little off that beaten tourist trail. Hidden in a backstreet, without a particularly glamorous exterior, one could almost think that the locals wanted to keep these unpretentious eateries to themselves – and who can blame them. |
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From the window of the plane we can see them by the dozen. We have no doubt
about where we are. They welcome us, as we cross Es Pla, the flat central plain. They are by our sides at touchdown. But will we always be greeted by the
Windmills of Mallorca? |
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Whether it be Folk on a balmy evening at a quaint village square, Classical in a fully fledged concert hall complete with air-conditioning, or Rock at Palmas Bullring, the range of live music on offer in Mallorca during the summer months is certainly spectacular in terms of its diversity and location. |
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The “Hanging Gardens of Banyalbufar” have long since attracted visitors to this picturesque municipality situated in the Southwest of the Tramuntana Mountain range ... |
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It was a week to remember for 30 staff members of First Mallorca who travelled to Thailand to celebrate the New Year, a complimentary holiday offered by the company ... |
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The residents of Fornalutx, argue that their village is the prettiest in Mallorca. Situated deep in the heart of the Tramuntana, its winding streets and narrow stoned steps display a delightful array of colourful flowers and greenery. |
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Individual Mallorca
Comments on Mallorca's Real Estate Market
Mainland Spain is a geographical
area of many variations but none of its land
mass compares to the Balearic Islands atmosphere, in
particular Mallorca, the same applies to the island's real estate
market.
 Since 2006 the property market on the Mainland of Spain has
experienced a slow down in property transactions, whereas Mallorca had its
best year ever. It should be explained that these two real estate products for
the overseas buyer cannot be placed in the same basket. Mallorca is
an individual product, no mass market developments and over-building, hard
sales with cheap inspection flights, property fairs or television advertising.
Mallorca is more an island for individuals and island lovers who place
location and the immediate environment at the top of their
list.
Mallorca is also an island of seasonable contrasts and approximately four fifths of its land mass is
uninhabited, the majority of these areas are unlikely to ever change.
The mountainous region running the whole
length from north to south of the beautiful west coast is well able to
defy any attempt by man to infiltrate it.
There are of course many people who are just
drawn to islands and Mallorca is blessed with a great choice of boating
marinas and natural harbours, some tiny and quite hidden. The port
of Palma is the largest and is a regular port of call for cruise lines,
regattas and several daily ferry services to mainland Spain and the Balearic
Islands such as Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca.
It would be a very energetic driver
indeed that manages to travel around Mallorca's coast in one
day. To really explore the coastline, the mountain villages, pretty
harbours and delightful coves, reserve a few years.
Mallorca is a totally different animal to
Mainland Spain, so too is the demand for its real estate product from the many
countries to its north.
During 2007 the market for apartments, villas and
country properties has been very active and buyers
for quality apartments are prepared to pay big prices in the south-west of
Mallorca. It is not unusual for a top quality 3 bedroom penthouse to sell for
over 1.5m Euros. If you are offering a quality property in a good sea
view location - it is greeted by a brisk demand. The same
applies to properties alongside the attractive environments of golf courses
and if you have a property front line to the sea - there
will be a waiting list.
Robert Maunder / FIRST
MALLORCA
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