Pollensa (Pollença) is one of the most attractive old towns in the north of Mallorca, set between the hills at the eastern end of the Serra de Tramuntana. This guide looks at property for sale in Pollensa: what the town and its countryside are like, which homes you will find and what deserves a careful check.
What Pollensa is like
The heart of the town is the Plaça Major, with its church, cafés and weekly market. From the centre, the Calvari steps climb to a small chapel at the top of the hill, with views over the town and the bay. Narrow streets of stone houses with green shutters surround the square.
The municipality is large and includes the coastal village of Puerto Pollensa, the cove of Cala Sant Vicenç and the Formentor peninsula, as well as a wide area of countryside, valleys and hills. The town is reached from Palma along the Ma-13 motorway and then local roads.
Types of property in Pollensa
In the old town, most homes are traditional stone townhouses, often on several floors and sometimes with an inner patio or a small garden. Around the town and in the valleys there are country houses and fincas with land, and on the edges some newer detached houses.
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 Pollensa, it is worth knowing what to look out for.
What to check before buying in Pollensa
- Townhouses in the historic centre may be subject to heritage protection that limits alterations.
- Country properties are usually on rural land (suelo rústico): check licences, the legal status of every building and whether a pool or annex is legalised.
- Water supply and access: some fincas rely on wells or water deliveries and private tracks.
- Holiday rental licences, which are regulated and cannot be taken for granted.
- 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 Pollensa
We help owners and buyers in 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. Before you pay any deposit, our property document and legal check reviews the registry, licences and certificates with legal support. If you are thinking of selling, read how we approach selling property in Mallorca.
Still deciding on the area? Compare with nearby Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia, or see all our area guides for Mallorca.
Frequently asked questions about Pollensa
What type of property is typical in Pollensa?
Stone townhouses in the old town and country houses or fincas in the surrounding valleys, with some newer houses on the edges of the town.
What should I check when buying a finca near Pollensa?
Above all, the licences and legal status of each building on rural land, the water supply and the access. Our document check covers these points.
Do you also cover Puerto Pollensa and Cala Sant Vicenç?
Yes. We work across the whole municipality of Pollença and the rest of Mallorca.
Write to us about property in 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.