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.  

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.