The most expensive place to buy a house in Spain has been revealed, and it will come as no surprise to British tourists. The beautiful town is located in the popular Balearic Islands and boasts amazing beaches and stunning sea views.
According to the Idealista rankings, the average cost of a home in Palma, on the south coast of Mallorca, is a whopping £728,000. The list of provincial capitals across Spain ranks San Sebastian in second, with an average cost of £666,800, and Madrid in third, with an average of £623,000. Meanwhile, Barcelona has an average house cost of over £458,000 and Malaga is around £406,000.
Palama is the capital and largest city of the Balearic Islands. According to View Mallorca, in 2023, over 31 million tourists arrived at Palma de Mallorca Airport.
It is known as the "pearl of the Mediterranean" because it offers a vibrant lifestyle day and night. It benefits from several historic honey-coloured streets lined with top restaurants, art galleries, boutique stores, and local food markets.
Palma is also known for its amazing weather throughout the year. Temperatures often exceed 30C in the busy summer months. However, it remains sunny throughout the spring and autumn, although temperatures drop slightly.
The island gets particularly busy during the July and August school holidays so tourists are advised to book well in advance. There are fewer frequent flights during the winter, but there's still a good buzz in Palma with plenty on offer to visitors.
The Cathedral of Mallorca, which is in Palma, is an unmissable attraction. If you get there nice and early, you can see the morning light stream through the rose window - the largest in Europe. You can also climb up to the roof terraces for a closer look at the Gothic architecture.
The medieval streets of the La Calatrava quarter are also a must-visit for tourists. They are lined with looming churches, gardens, and townhouses.
Meanwhile, the old Moorish quarter is a great place for a slow wander around. Visitors can dip off into hidden courtyards with columns of pretty foliage and local citrus trees.
Palma also has a growing food scene, with a number of amazing tapas restaurants. They specialise in local cheese, fish, meat, fruit, olives and jamón serrano.
On TripAdvisor, one tourist said: "It was really great fun roaming about the island and visiting different locations. I loved strolling in front of the cathedral. It was infinite feeling with so many thoughts passing through the mind."
A second wrote: "Just returned from a 4-day break in Palma staying in the old town (see my other reviews for hotel review) and would definitely recommend visiting for a short break. The old town has loads of character, there are some great sights to see, the restaurants are excellent and the shopping is very good. All this by the sea and the marina makes for a winning combination."A third put: "Its a quiet nice town. I like most the atmosphere of the city where you can find nice restaurants, cafe's and bars by the sea!"
