SON SERVERA PROPERTY GUIDE
Discovering the authentic Majorca and its welcoming coastline
Son Servera in eastern Mallorca combines a traditional inland town with high-end coastal enclaves like Costa dels Pins and lively hubs like Cala Millor. Home to 12,417 residents according to the INE 2025 municipal census, asking prices in Son Servera average 3,427 €/m² as of September 2026. The municipality offers strong appeal for international buyers, backed by two championship golf courses and proximity to Manacor.
Towns and villages of the Son Servera municipality: where to buy
Situated at the foot of Puig de sa Font in Mallorca’s eastern Llevant region, the municipality of Son Servera spans an official registered population of 12,417 inhabitants (INE, January 2025 revision). The area divides naturally into a historic inland market town and a varied eastern coastal strip.
Son Servera town itself accounts for 4,919 residents. Characterised by traditional sandstone townhouses and restored rustic fincas, the town centres around the 17th-century defensive parish church of Sant Joan Baptista and Joan Rubió Bellver’s unfinished neo-Gothic Església Nova, an open-air architectural landmark host to weekly Friday markets and cultural events.
Along the coast, settlements present distinctly different real estate profiles:
- Cala Millor (5,443 residents in the Son Servera sector, shared with neighbouring Sant Llorenç des Cardassar): A major coastal resort featuring multi-family apartment blocks, sandy beaches, and extensive pedestrian promenades.
- Cala Bona (1,204 residents): A traditional harbour village immediately north of Cala Millor, offering active fishing moorings, waterfront restaurants, and apartment living.
- Costa dels Pins (177 residents), Port Verd (93 residents), Port Nou, and Port Vell: Low-density, highly residential coastal enclaves where high-end detached villas nestle under pine canopies directly on the sea.
- Pula and es Rafalet: Rural countryside districts featuring expansive agricultural plots, private fincas, and luxury golf estates.
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Property prices and market dynamics in Son Servera in 2026
According to portal price indices, the average asking price across the entire municipality reached 3,427 €/m² on Idealista in September 2026 (+0.6% month-on-month). Alternative portal benchmark figures from earlier in the year reported average values of 3,658 €/m² (Fotocasa, January 2026) and 3,947 €/m² (Indomio, August 2026).
These municipal figures reflect a wide blend of housing stock. High-volume apartment listings in coastal Cala Millor anchor the general average, making entry-level holiday apartments accessible. Conversely, frontline detached villas in Costa dels Pins and Port Verd, as well as secluded country estates around Pula Golf, command prices well above the municipal baseline.
Real estate professionals evaluate these valuation differences using the property valuation and market study tool, tracking historic sales comparables and price adjustments across Llevant. Further contextual background on regional performance can be reviewed in our analysis on investing in the Mallorca property market.
Golf, schools, healthcare and transport connections in Llevant
Son Servera hosts two distinguished 18-hole, par-72 golf venues within its borders:
- Club de Golf Son Servera: Located in Costa dels Pins and founded in 1967, this 5,844-metre course is Mallorca’s only private members’ club, renowned for its ‘Pine Trap’ holes (3 to 7) winding through pine forests.
- Pula Golf Resort: Situated along the Ma-4040 and founded in 1995, this 6,246-metre championship course was redesigned by José María Olazábal between 2004 and 2006 and has hosted eight PGA European Tour events.
For families relocating to eastern Mallorca, international education is available in nearby Manacor at the Rafa Nadal International School (18–20 km, approximately 20 minutes by car). The school teaches both British and US curricula in English for students aged 2 to 18, having expanded its intake to include Pre-Nursery from age 2. Medical care is anchored by the regional reference hospital, Hospital de Manacor, located 16–18 km away via the Ma-4023 and Ma-15 roads.
Public transport is provided by the TIB interurban network. The former Tren de Llevant railway line remains unoperated for rail traffic and serves as the Vía Verde walking and cycling route; consequently, Manacor is the nearest functioning SFM train terminus (Line T3 direct to Palma). Local bus connectivity includes:
- Line 412: Connects Costa dels Pins, Cala Bona, Cala Millor, and Son Servera town directly to Hospital de Manacor and Manacor train station. Timetables can be confirmed via the official TIB interurban bus route 412 timetable.
- Line 401: Direct express service connecting Son Servera to central Palma.
- Airport Routes: Seasonal express line A42 and year-round route A43 (via Manacor) link the municipality to Palma Airport in around 50 minutes by road.
Taxes, tourist licences (ETV) and residency rules for buyers in 2026
Purchasing property in Son Servera involves exact tax commitments established by the Balearic Government and local administrative regulations.
When buying a resale home, buyers pay Property Transfer Tax (ITP) managed by the tax authority. According to the Agència Tributària de les Illes Balears (ATIB) progressive ITP tax scale, the progressive brackets applying in 2026 are:
| Purchase Price Portion | Progressive ITP Rate |
|---|---|
| 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% |
| Over €2,000,000 | 13% |
Buyers under 30 years old purchasing their first primary home qualify for a 100% tax exemption on properties valued up to €331,859.70. For new-build properties purchased from a developer, standard 10% VAT (IVA) applies, along with Stamp Duty (AJD) charged at 1.5% (rising to 2.0% for properties valued at €1,000,000 or more).
Short-term holiday rentals are strictly regulated under the Consell de Mallorca PIAT tourist rental zoning plan and Decree-Law 4/2025. Key rules include:
- Apartments: New holiday rental licences (ETV) are completely banned in multi-family apartment buildings across Mallorca.
- Detached and Semi-detached Homes: In designated Z2 zones (including Son Servera, Cala Bona, and Costa dels Pins), new licences for single-family homes (ETV365-Uni) or 60-day primary home rentals (ETV60) can only be obtained through temporary pool allocations via a 1:1 exchange. In the 2026 allocation, bed spaces were priced at €3,500 per place for detached houses and €875 for semi-detached properties.
Regarding residency, non-EU and British buyers must note that Spain officially abolished the real estate Investor Visa (‘Golden Visa’) under Organic Law 1/2025 in the Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE), effective 3 April 2025. While non-EU citizens can buy real estate without limitations, stays exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period require standard immigration pathways, such as the Non-Lucrative Visa or the Digital Nomad Visa. Further legal framework details are covered in our comprehensive guide to buying property in Spain.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the property purchase tax (ITP) rates in Son Servera and Mallorca in 2026?
According to the Balearic Tax Agency (ATIB), resale properties are taxed on a progressive ITP scale: 8% on the first €400,000, 9% between €400,000.01 and €600,000, 10% between €600,000.01 and €1,000,000, 12% between €1,000,000.01 and €2,000,000, and 13% on any amount above €2,000,000. Buyers under 30 acquiring their first primary residence receive a 100% exemption on properties valued up to €331,859.70. New-build purchases are subject to 10% VAT (IVA) plus Stamp Duty (AJD) at 1.5%, rising to 2% for homes worth €1,000,000 or more.
Can I get a tourist rental licence (ETV) for a property in Son Servera?
Under the Consell de Mallorca’s PIAT zoning plan and Decree-Law 4/2025, new tourist rental licences (ETV) are strictly prohibited for apartments in multi-family buildings across the entire island. In non-saturated Z2 zones such as Son Servera town, Cala Bona, and Costa dels Pins, new licences are only permitted for detached or semi-detached houses (ETV365-Uni) or 60-day lets of a primary residence (ETV60) by acquiring bed spaces from the island’s temporary pool via a 1:1 exchange (priced in the 2026 draw at €3,500 per place for detached villas and €875 for semi-detached homes).
Can UK and non-EU citizens still get a Spanish Golden Visa by buying property in Mallorca?
No. Spain permanently abolished the Investor Visa (‘Golden Visa’), including the €500,000 real estate route, through Organic Law 1/2025, which took effect on 3 April 2025. British and other non-EU buyers can purchase property freely without restrictions, but to live in Mallorca for more than 90 days per 180-day period they must apply for standard immigration permits such as the Non-Lucrative Visa or Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa.
How is Son Servera connected to Palma Airport, international schools and hospitals?
Because the Tren de Llevant railway project remains inactive in 2026 (serving as the Vía Verde cycling trail), the nearest train station is in Manacor (16–18 km away), linked to Son Servera, Cala Millor, Cala Bona, and Costa dels Pins by the TIB 412 bus. Palma Airport is reached in about 50 minutes by car or via the seasonal TIB A42 direct bus and the year-round A43 route via Manacor. Both the public Hospital de Manacor and the Rafa Nadal International School (teaching the British and US curricula in English for ages 2 to 18) are 15 to 20 minutes away by road.
