Buying in Pollenca: what overseas buyers should know
Pollenca sits in the north of Mallorca and draws buyers who want a settled, year-round community rather than a purely seasonal resort. Its appeal is the combination of a historic inland town, a separate marina at the port and a stretch of coast within easy reach, which suits families, retirees and second-home owners alike. Property ranges from stone town houses and finca-style country homes to apartments and villas near the water, with many buyers choosing the area for its balance of local life and coastal access.
What buyers are looking for in Pollenca
The market divides broadly between the old town, with its traditional stone homes and courtyard properties, and Port de Pollenca, where apartments and villas sit closer to the sea. Country properties and small holdings appear in the surrounding hills and valleys, often with land and views towards the Tramuntana mountains. Demand tends to hold well because supply is limited and the town keeps its character through the year, so well-positioned homes attract steady interest from overseas and Spanish buyers.
Buying as an overseas buyer
UK buyers can own property in Spain freely. As a visitor you can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, with non-lucrative and digital nomad visas available for longer stays (the Golden Visa route closed in 2025). You will obtain an NIE and instruct a lawyer, and completion takes place before a notary. Budget for the main costs on top of the price: a transfer tax on resale homes or VAT on new-build, plus the annual local property tax (IBI). Spanish banks do lend to non-residents, usually with a larger deposit. A local partner agent can talk you through the detail. Start your search to see property for sale in Pollenca, or contact our team to be connected with a local partner agent.
Where to find property for sale in Pollenca
Within Mallorca, the Pollenca area falls into a few distinct pockets. The old town is the place for traditional stone homes, narrow streets and a strong sense of local life, while Port de Pollenca, a short drive down towards the bay, offers apartments and villas with marina and beach access. Cala San Vicente, a smaller cove to the north, suits buyers after a quieter coastal setting, and the surrounding countryside holds finca-style homes with land.
Buyers who like this stretch of the north often also look at nearby Alcudia, which shares the same bay and airport access. Property types run from compact town apartments to larger country residences, so it helps to decide early whether you want to be in the town, by the port or out in the landscape. Explore our collections to shortlist by the way you want to live.
