Santa Catalina is a neighbourhood of Palma just west of the old town, across the Passeig Mallorca and the Sa Riera channel. This guide looks at property for sale in Santa Catalina: what the area is like, the homes and the checks to make before buying or selling.
What Santa Catalina is like
Santa Catalina began as a fishermen’s and sailors’ quarter, and its low streets still keep that feel. Its covered market, the Mercat de Santa Catalina, is one of the best known in Palma, and the area is full of cafés and restaurants.
Next to it is Es Jonquet, with its old windmills overlooking the bay, and the Paseo Marítimo is only a few minutes’ walk away. The old town and the cathedral are close by on foot.
Types of property in Santa Catalina
Homes are mostly apartments, many in older low-rise buildings and some in renovated or new buildings. There are also traditional townhouses, some of them restored, a few with roof terraces.
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 Santa Catalina, it is worth knowing what to look out for.
What to check before buying in Santa Catalina
- Tourist lets in Palma, especially in apartment buildings, are heavily restricted.
- In older buildings: the state of the building, its inspection report and any approved works.
- Renovated homes: licences for the works and a valid cédula de habitabilidad.
- Some buildings in and around Es Jonquet may have heritage protection.
- 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 Santa Catalina
We help owners and buyers in Santa Catalina 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 prefer to let, our rental management service looks after long-term tenancies for owners. If you own property here, start with a free, no-obligation valuation to know where you stand.
Still deciding on the area? Compare with nearby Palma and Son Vida, or see all our area guides for Mallorca.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Catalina
Where is Santa Catalina in Palma?
Just west of the old town, between Passeig Mallorca and the Paseo Marítimo, next to Es Jonquet.
What type of property is in Santa Catalina?
Mainly apartments in older and renovated buildings, and some traditional townhouses.
Can I let my Santa Catalina apartment to tourists?
In general, new tourist lets in apartment buildings in Palma are not allowed. Long-term letting is the usual option.
Write to us about property in Santa Catalina
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.