Palma de Mallorca and locations close by

The Bay of Palma is the largest bay in Mallorca and is populated by Palma itself and a string of varied beach resorts and communities. This is the main residential part of Mallorca as well as the centre of its commerce.

The sea front of Palma has been modified through reclamation and is largely given over to marinas and facilities for commercial ships and holiday cruisers. The rest of Palma Bay is made up of a mixture of sandy beaches and rocky coastline with
some sandy coves. Some of these have
been developed into resort towns such
as Illetes, and others such as Portixol,
molinar and Can Pastilla are old fishing
villages that have changed over time to cater the leisure boating and holiday industries that have become prevalent.

There is a great variety to this coastline and the towns mentioned are all-year-round communities. And whilst this is the most built-up part of Mallorca Palma is a small city and one does not have to venture far in any direction to be in the countryside looking out over the bay.

Palma de Mallorca Airport, previously known as Aeropuerto de Son Sant Joan, is located 8 km to the East of Palma City.

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is one of the most elegant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe. Dominated by its grand cathedral, Palma City is a unique mixture of historical and modern architecture and has become a leading European centre for style and cuisine. It also has one of the most famous harbours in the Mediterranean home to vessels ranging from local fishing boats to modern super-yachts.

Palma is regarded as one of the most desirable places in the world to live, with a wide range of types of property forming both permanent homes and second homes for foreigners as well as wealthy Mallorquins with country homes or homes overseas.

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Portixol and Es molinar

Portixol is to the east of Palma, within easy walking distance of the City. This area has become increasingly popular and now has a wide variety of bars and restaurants. There are two small marinas here, one in Portixol and the other in molinar. They cater for small leisure craft and some small local fishing boats. The area is chic but not ostentatious and property here is very much in demand by locals and foreigners alike.

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C'an Pastilla

C'an Pastilla is a pretty small town a little further east from Palma. It consists largely of one main street with townhouses and apartments located around the picturesque harbour. It is both a resort town and all year round town for local residents and with a smattering of full-time British residents.

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Illetes

Illetes is a popular and characterful small sea side resort on Southwest coast. Made up mostly of apartments and hotels, Illetes is an older resort and has a unique character which appeals to many people who return regularly to this spot. It has a good beach, good restaurants and plenty of bars, but avoids the busy over-built feel of some of the Southwest resorts. An interesting and sought-after location for holiday apartments.

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Bendinat

Situated on the SW coast a short distance from Palma, Bendinat is a prime holiday destination as well as being an up-market residential area for the British as well as Spanish and other nationalities. It is close to good beaches and a wide range of recreational facilities including some of Mallorca's best golf courses.

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Portals Nous and Puerto Portals

Puerto Portals is one of the most exclusive harbours in Mallorca and home to many impressive super-yachts. The Restaurants and shops in the area reflect this with designer labels being much in evidence. Portals Nous is the main town area with a vibrant main road bordered by colourful restaurants and bars. It is an up market area and favourite haunt of well-heeled British expats and holiday makers.

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Cala Major and San Agusti

Cala Major and San Agusti are older resort areas just to the west of Palma on the outskirts of the city. The two locations merge with each other, with Cala Major being a bit more touristy in character with more recently built apartments and many bars and restaurants. St Agusti has some very grand old coastal villa properties and a character that in some ways is similar to that of Illetes. This is an interesting location for people looking for a holiday apartment very close in to Palma, or those looking for a villa or apartment property as a permanent home in a "resort" location but a few minutes from the city.

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