Puerto Pollensa (Port de Pollença) sits on a wide, sheltered bay in the far north of Mallorca, at the foot of the Formentor peninsula. If you are looking at property for sale in Puerto Pollensa, this guide explains what the area is like, the type of homes you will find and what to check before you buy or sell.
What Puerto Pollensa is like
The town grew around its fishing harbour and marina and stretches along a long, shallow sandy beach that is popular with families. Along the seafront runs the Pine Walk (Passeig Vora Mar), a pedestrian promenade shaded by pine trees and lined with houses and villas facing the water.
The bay is well known for sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing, and the road out to Cap de Formentor, with its lighthouse and viewpoints, starts here. The old town of Pollença lies a few kilometres inland, and Alcúdia is just across the bay. Puerto Pollensa is part of the municipality of Pollença.
Types of property in Puerto Pollensa
Around the harbour and the centre you will mainly find apartments and townhouses, many within walking distance of the beach. Along the Pine Walk and the residential streets behind it there are detached houses and villas, some with direct sea views. On the outskirts and towards the Boquer valley and the hills there are larger plots and some country properties.
Whatever the type of home, the condition of the property, its orientation, its outdoor space and the state of its documents make a real difference to its value and to how easy it is to sell. Before you compare properties for sale in Puerto Pollensa, it is worth knowing what to look out for.
What to check before buying in Puerto Pollensa
- Closeness to the sea: frontline and near-frontline homes may be affected by the Coastal Law (Ley de Costas).
- Holiday rental: check whether a property already has a registered tourist licence; do not assume a new one can be obtained.
- Licences for extensions, terraces or pools, and whether they appear in the registry and the cadastre.
- In apartment blocks, the community of owners: fees, rules and any approved works.
- The nota simple from the Land Registry, the IBI receipt and, if there is one, the community of owners’ certificate of no debts.
Never sign an arras contract or pay a deposit before these points have been checked. It is much easier to solve a problem, or walk away, before you are committed.
How we help you buy, sell or value in Puerto Pollensa
We help owners and buyers in Puerto Pollensa and across Mallorca. If you are selling, we start with a free, no-obligation valuation and a review of the documents, then prepare the listing and handle enquiries in English, Spanish, French and Russian. If you are buying, we tell you honestly what we see in each property and check the paperwork with legal support before you commit.
If you are coming from abroad, our guide to buying property in Mallorca explains the NIE, the arras contract, the notary and the taxes. If you own property here, start with a free, no-obligation valuation to know where you stand. Before you pay any deposit, our property document and legal check reviews the registry, licences and certificates with legal support.
Still deciding on the area? Compare with nearby Pollensa and Alcudia, or see all our area guides for Mallorca.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Pollensa
Is Puerto Pollensa the same as Pollença?
No. Pollença is the historic town a few kilometres inland; Puerto Pollensa is its coastal village on the bay. Both belong to the same municipality.
Can I let a property in Puerto Pollensa to holidaymakers?
Only with a valid tourist registration and licence. Holiday rentals in Mallorca are tightly regulated, so check the situation of each property before you buy.
Can you value my home in Puerto Pollensa if I live abroad?
Yes. Send us the details and photos by email and we will prepare a free, no-obligation valuation.
Write to us about property in Puerto Pollensa
Write to us at info@inmobiliariapalma.es or use the contact form. Tell us what type of property it is, where it is and what you would like to do: buy, sell, rent or get a valuation. We reply in writing.