PUERTO POLLENSA PROPERTY GUIDE
Picturesque harbour area, a favourite destination for holidaymakers and second-home buyers
Puerto Pollensa (officially Port de Pollença) is a coastal town in northern Mallorca with 7,463 permanent residents within a municipality of 17,807, according to INE 2025 municipal figures. Situated 61 km (53 minutes’ drive) north-east of Palma and 64 to 65 km (50 to 60 minutes via the Ma-13 motorway) from Palma de Mallorca Airport, buying property in Puerto Pollensa requires balancing prime coastal lifestyle appeal against strict Balearic regulations, including progressive property transfer tax up to 13% and a total ban on new holiday rental licences for multi-family apartments.
Where is Puerto Pollensa and how does its property market work?
Forming a sheltered horseshoe bay flanked by the Cap de Formentor peninsula and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Puerto Pollensa transitioned from a quiet fishing harbour into a year-round coastal town and prime international second-home destination. The residential real estate landscape splits into distinct micro-markets, each attracting different buyer profiles.
- Passeig Voramar (The Pine Walk): The northern pedestrian promenade features frontline turn-of-the-century summer villas and period apartment buildings situated directly along the shoreline under pine trees.
- Central Port & Marina: The urban centre around Plaça Miquel Capllonch and the harbour offers multi-family apartment buildings with immediate access to daily amenities, restaurants, and year-round services.
- Llenaire: Running along the southern beach extension, Llenaire consists of low-rise family apartment complexes, townhouses, and contemporary residences with sea views.
- Bóquer, Gotmar & Bellresguard: Positioned on the elevated slopes and residential pockets behind the port, these neighbourhoods house detached villas with private pools, garden plots, and views across the bay.
To track property inventory and listing velocity across these micro-markets without relying on static historical figures, real estate advisors use CASAFARI Area Insights. To review aggregated listings consolidated from multiple portals, professionals utilise Property Sourcing across Mallorca.
Why do international buyers choose property in Puerto Pollensa?
Puerto Pollensa combines maritime infrastructure, nature, and year-round practical amenities that appeal to both second-home owners and relocating families.
According to Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença (RCNPP) mooring specifications, the harbour features 378 berths sheltered by a 400-metre breakwater, accommodating vessels up to 25 metres in length with a draught of 2.80 metres at the entrance and 2.70 metres at the inner pontoons. The club offers a 45–50 tonne travelift, sailing and canoeing academies, and waterfront dining at U Nàutic and Terraza 360.
The town’s main beach, Platja del Port de Pollença, measures 1,440 to 1,500 metres in length and 40 metres in width, offering regenerated sand and calm waters suitable for paddleboarding and sailing. Further north, Platja d’Albercutx consists of sheltered coves along the Pine Walk with a 145-metre main stretch. Official ADEAC records for 2026 confirm that within Pollença municipality, official Blue Flag designations belong to nearby Cala Barques, Cala Molins, and Formentor rather than the urban port beaches.
For active lifestyles, the Vall de Bóquer trail leads down to the secluded cove of Cala Bóquer. Golfers are situated 11 km (about 15 minutes’ drive) from Golf Pollença and 14 km (about 25 minutes’ drive) from the 18-hole seaside course at Club de Golf Alcanada. Families relocating permanently benefit from nearby educational options: MySchool – Mallorca International School in Crestatx (Sa Pobla) is accredited by NABSS and teaches the British National Curriculum from Early Years through to Year 11 (IGCSE, ages 3 to 16).
What are the property taxes and holiday rental rules in Puerto Pollensa?
Acquiring real estate in Mallorca involves specific Balearic tax structures and tourist regulations administered by regional authorities.
Resale residential property purchases are subject to the Balearic Islands Property Transfer Tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales – ITP). Based on official schedules from the Agència Tributària de les Illes Balears (ATIB) ITP tax brackets, the tax is applied progressively across price brackets:
- Up to €400,000: 8.0%
- €400,000.01 to €600,000: 9.0%
- €600,000.01 to €1,000,000: 10.0%
- €1,000,000.01 to €2,000,000: 12.0%
- Portion exceeding €2,000,000: 13.0%
Reduced ITP rates (4%, 2%, or full exemption) apply exclusively to qualifying primary residences under strict eligibility criteria and value thresholds (€331,859.70 in Mallorca as of June 2026). Buyers seeking broader Spanish legal context can refer to our guide to buying property in Spain.
Short-term holiday lettings are regulated under Balearic Laws 8/2012, 3/2022, and Decree-Law 4/2025. Mallorca enforces a ceiling of 430,000 total tourist beds (115,000 designated for holiday rentals). Granting new tourist rental licences (Estades Turístiques en Habitatges – ETV) in multi-family residential buildings (apartments) is prohibited across the Balearic Islands.
Investors considering rental strategies must focus on detached or semi-detached villas that either possess a valid, transferable ETV licence or obtain de-registered bed allocations through public draws conducted by the Consorci Borsa d’Allotjaments Turístics (CBAT) of the Consell de Mallorca, such as the March 2026 call for 1,069 beds. Property owners can review operational models in our summary on owning a rental property in Mallorca and Ibiza.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get a holiday rental licence (ETV) for an apartment in Puerto Pollensa?
No. Under Balearic Islands tourist legislation (Law 8/2012, Law 3/2022 and Decree-Law 4/2025), registering new Estades Turístiques en Habitatges (ETV) licences in multi-family buildings (apartments) is prohibited across Mallorca. Only eligible detached, semi-detached or terraced houses in permitted zones can apply when the Consorci Borsa d’Allotjaments Turístics (CBAT) reallocates de-registered tourist places from Mallorca’s 115,000-bed holiday-rental pool.
How much is Property Transfer Tax (ITP) when buying a resale home in Mallorca?
According to the Agència Tributària de les Illes Balears (ATIB) for 2025–2026, resale residential purchases in Mallorca are taxed progressively on each slice of the purchase price: 8% up to €400,000; 9% from €400,000.01 to €600,000; 10% from €600,000.01 to €1,000,000; 12% from €1,000,000.01 to €2,000,000; and 13% on the portion exceeding €2,000,000. Reduced rates (4%, 2% or a 100% relief for buyers under 30) apply only to qualifying primary residences valued up to €331,859.70 (as updated in June 2026).
How far is Puerto Pollensa from Palma de Mallorca Airport and golf courses?
Puerto Pollensa is 64 to 65 kilometres from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), a drive of roughly 50 to 60 minutes via the Ma-13 motorway, and 61 kilometres (about 53 minutes) from central Palma. For golfers, Golf Pollença is 11 kilometres away (about 15 minutes by car) and the 18-hole coastal course at Club de Golf Alcanada is 14 kilometres away (about 25 minutes by car).
Is there a British or international school near Puerto Pollensa?
Yes. MySchool – Mallorca International School is situated in the Crestatx urbanisation in Sa Pobla (07420), just south of the municipality of Pollença along the Ma-13 corridor. Accredited by the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS) and the Balearic Conselleria d’Educació, it teaches the British National Curriculum from Early Years (EYFS) through to Year 11 (IGCSE, ages 3 to 16).