Mallorca
Where old money goes when Ibiza gets too loud.
Price Range
£2,000 - £6,000
per night
Best Months
May, June, September, October
Best For
Families, Couples, Multi-generational
Properties
3 listed
Mallorca has quietly become the Mediterranean's most sophisticated villa destination, and the pricing reflects it. The Deia-Valldemossa corridor on the northwest coast now rivals the Cote d'Azur for top-end rental rates, with historic estates commanding GBP 15,000-40,000/week.
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains provide a dramatic backdrop that no flat-island destination can match. Properties here are architectural statements - renovated possessions with original stone, private chapels, and terraced gardens descending to the sea. The southeast coast around Santanyi offers a different proposition: contemporary villas with direct beach access and a more relaxed, family-oriented pace.
Mallorca's advantage over Ibiza is infrastructure. The restaurant scene is deeper (six Michelin stars and counting), the cultural offering is richer (Palma alone justifies a trip), and the island handles scale without feeling crowded. International schools, yacht marinas, and established luxury services make it the island where people buy after they rent.
Mallorca
Highlights
Deia and Valldemossa rival the Cote d'Azur for prestige
Six Michelin-starred restaurants across the island
Serra de Tramuntana UNESCO World Heritage landscape
Palma offers genuine city culture alongside the coast
Year-round mild climate extends the rental season
Getting There
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is one of Europe's busiest, with direct flights from virtually every major city. London to Palma is 2h 15min. The airport handles private aviation efficiently. Transfers to the northwest coast (Deia, Valldemossa) take 35-45 minutes; the southeast (Santanyi) around 50 minutes.
Insider Tip
The northwest coast properties between Soller and Deia offer the best value-to-prestige ratio on the island. You get the Tramuntana drama, Port de Soller for beach days, and GBP 3,000-5,000/week less than equivalent properties in Deia itself.
Mallorca
Available properties
3 luxury villas from £2,000/night
Son Balagueret
A 16th-century Mallorcan estate in the Tramuntana foothills with 50 acres of olive groves.
Villa Porto Cristo
Contemporary Mallorcan architecture overlooking Porto Cristo harbour and the open Mediterranean.
Finca Sa Tanca
A stone-walled farmhouse conversion in the Arta hills with mountain-to-sea panoramas.
Vetted Agents
Mallorca specialists
Agents who know the local market, have inspected properties, and provide concierge-level service.
FAQ
Mallorca villa rental FAQs
How does Mallorca compare to Ibiza for luxury villa rentals?
Mallorca is more established, more varied, and generally better value at the top end. A GBP 20,000/week villa in Mallorca will typically be larger with better grounds than its Ibiza equivalent. Mallorca also offers mountain properties that Ibiza simply cannot. Ibiza wins on beach quality and nightlife; Mallorca wins on culture, dining, and year-round appeal.
Which part of Mallorca is best for a luxury villa?
The Deia-Valldemossa-Soller corridor on the northwest coast is the prestige address. Expect GBP 3,000-6,000/night for historic estates. The southeast around Santanyi and Porto Colom offers contemporary villas with beach access at GBP 2,000-4,000/night. Palma's outskirts suit those wanting city access with villa privacy.
Can I rent a Mallorca villa outside of summer?
Absolutely, and many repeat visitors prefer it. March to May offers wildflower season, hiking weather, and rates 40-50% below peak. October is warm enough for swimming with empty beaches. Winter (November-February) suits cultural trips and cycling at the lowest rates, though some villa pools are unheated.