COSTA D’EN BLANES & PUERTO PORTALS, PORTALS NOUS PROPERTY GUIDE

Portals Nous (2,145 residents), Costa d’en Blanes (1,944 residents), and the 701-berth Puerto Portals marina form the premier residential coastal enclave within Mallorca’s municipality of Calvià. Located just 10 to 11 kilometres (a 10 to 15-minute drive via the Ma-1 motorway) west of central Palma and 19 to 23 kilometres (18 to 25 minutes) from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), this trio offers hillside villas, waterfront apartments, top international schools, and deep-water yacht berths.

Where are Portals Nous, Puerto Portals and Costa d’en Blanes located?

Situated along the sought-after southwest coast of Mallorca within the municipality of Calvià, Portals Nous, Puerto Portals, and Costa d’en Blanes form three distinct micro-environments unified by their proximity to the sea and Palma. Portals Nous serves as the central residential village, accommodating 2,145 permanent residents, while Costa d’en Blanes climbs the green hillside above the Ma-1 motorway, housing 1,944 residents within Calvià’s total population of approximately 54,000, according to INE Nomenclátor data. At the base of the village lies Puerto Portals, the nautical centerpiece of the area.

Connectivity is one of the district’s strongest assets. Motorway exits 9 and 10 off the Ma-1 Poniente highway allow residents to reach central Palma in 10 to 15 minutes across a distance of 10 to 11 kilometres. Transfers to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) take between 18 and 25 minutes over a 19 to 23-kilometre route, as detailed by Gold Transfers Mallorca. Positioned neatly between the refined enclave of Bendinat to the east and the bustling bay of Palmanova to the west, the location provides immediate access to the rest of Calvià’s coastal strip and golf courses.

How do the property markets of Costa d’en Blanes and Portals Nous differ?

Although adjacent, Costa d’en Blanes and Portals Nous cater to different lifestyle preferences and real estate requirements. Costa d’en Blanes is a gated-feel hillside urbanization featuring security-monitored entry roads. The property stock consists almost exclusively of detached single-family villas, ranging from classic Mediterranean estates to minimalist contemporary architectural residences. Elevated positioning on the Na Burguesa slopes provides expansive south-facing panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea, the bay of Palmanova, and the marina below.

Portals Nous and the frontline Puerto Portals waterfront present a denser, more pedestrian-friendly setting. Housing options here range from village homes and medium-density apartment buildings to exclusive frontline penthouses with direct access to the marina’s moorings and retail promenade. Buyers choosing Portals Nous typically prioritize walkability to international schools, local bakeries, cafes, and sandy beaches.

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What lifestyle, marinas and international schools define the area?

Maritime activity centres on Puerto Portals, which opened on 4 July 1986. According to the Puerto Portals official marina specifications, the port features 701 berths designed to accommodate vessels ranging from 8 to 60 metres in length. The marina functions as a social hub year-round, featuring designer boutiques, fine dining, international nautical events, regattas, and classic car rallies.

Leisure and sporting amenities extend beyond the marina. Platja de s’Oratori, the main beach of Portals Nous, offers sheltered swimming protected by the islet of sa Porrassa. Coastal dining options include UM Beach House Portals, which opened in 2019 on the site formerly occupied by Mood Beach Club. In Costa d’en Blanes, active residents make use of Sporting Club Portals, equipped with 7 clay tennis courts and 4 padel courts, alongside the family-focused Marineland Mallorca park.

For relocating families, the municipality of Calvià is one of the island’s primary educational hubs. As outlined in the Imperial Properties Family Guide, two major international institutions are located directly within Portals Nous: King Richard III College, following the British curriculum, and Agora Portals International School, offering the International Baccalaureate. Additionally, Baleares International College (BIC) operates its primary and secondary campus just a few minutes away in neighbouring Sa Porrassa.

What taxes, residency rules and tourist rental laws apply to buyers in 2026?

Acquiring property in southwest Mallorca requires an understanding of the Balearic tax framework and regional real estate legislation.

For resale residential property, buyers pay the progressive Property Transfer Tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales - ITP). According to official rates published by the Agència Tributària de les Illes Balears (ATIB), the tax is applied in progressive brackets:

• Up to €400,000: 8%
• €400,000.01 to €600,000: 9%
• €600,000.01 to €1,000,000: 10%
• €1,000,000.01 to €2,000,000: 12%
• Portion over €2,000,000: 13%

Regarding annual wealth taxation, the Balearic Parliament introduced a high regional exemption threshold under Law 12/2023. As confirmed on the ATIB Balearic Wealth Tax page, both tax residents and non-residents electing the Balearic regional tax scheme benefit from a €3,000,000 tax-free allowance per individual before Wealth Tax (Impuesto sobre el Patrimonio) applies.

Investors considering short-term holiday letting must comply with the strict Balearic tourist moratorium extended under Decree-Law 4/2025. As detailed in legal analyses of Balearic tourist rental regulations, new tourist rental licences (ETV) are completely banned for apartments (viviendas plurifamiliares). Single-family detached villas (viviendas unifamiliares) can only apply for a licence if they purchase a deregistered place on a 1:1 exchange basis from the Consell de Mallorca temporary pool. Mandatory platform registration applies across all islands, with fines reaching up to €500,000 for illegal holiday rentals. Buyers interested in buy-to-let models should review our analysis of owning a rental property in Mallorca and Ibiza alongside our general guide to buying property in Spain.

Finally, non-EU buyers should note that Spain’s €500,000 real estate Golden Visa scheme was officially abolished on 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025, as confirmed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Non-EU citizens looking to reside in Portals Nous or Costa d’en Blanes now utilize residency pathways such as the Non-Lucrative Visa (for individuals with passive income), the Digital Nomad Visa (for remote working professionals), or Spanish corporate visas.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the property purchase taxes in Portals Nous and Mallorca in 2026?

For resale residential properties in Portals Nous and across the Balearic Islands, buyers pay the progressive Property Transfer Tax (ITP) managed by the ATIB. The tax starts at 8% for the first €400,000, rising to 9% up to €600,000, 10% up to €1,000,000, 12% up to €2,000,000, and 13% on any portion exceeding €2,000,000. Additionally, the Balearic Islands provide a tax-free Wealth Tax allowance of €3,000,000 per individual under regional rules.

Can you get a tourist rental licence (ETV) in Portals Nous or Costa d’en Blanes?

Under the Balearic tourist rental moratorium extended by Decree-Law 4/2025, new tourist rental licences (ETV) are completely prohibited for multi-family apartments in Calvià and Mallorca. For single-family detached villas, new licences can only be granted if the property acquires a deregistered place on a 1:1 exchange basis from the Consell de Mallorca pool. Operating an unlicensed holiday rental carries severe penalties, with fines reaching up to €500,000.

Which international schools are in Portals Nous and Calvià?

Portals Nous is home to two prominent international educational institutions: Agora Portals International School, which offers the International Baccalaureate, and King Richard III College, which follows the British national curriculum. A third established school, Baleares International College (BIC), is situated nearby in Sa Porrassa, also within the municipality of Calvià.

How can non-EU buyers obtain residency in Spain after the Golden Visa ended?

Following the abolition of Spain’s real estate Golden Visa on 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025, purchasing property no longer automatically qualifies non-EU buyers for residency. Instead, non-EU buyers looking to spend more than 90 days out of 180 in Spain apply for alternative routes, primarily the Non-Lucrative Visa for individuals with qualifying passive income or the Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers and international contractors.