It’s no secret that coastal properties in resort destinations tend to command higher prices, and Mallorca is no exception. But investors need to know: how much more, exactly? And does that premium still apply within the island’s most expensive municipalities? To find out, we’ve used Idealista’s weighted prices as of June 2025, based on their cleaned data, to analyse the coastal price differential from multiple angles.
Note: Idealista’s historic reporting is broken down by a mix of municipalities, towns, and notable enclaves. For simplicity, we refer to them collectively as “areas” throughout this article.
Fully Inland Areas Vs. Areas with Coastline
For a top-level analysis, we divided the areas reported by Idealista into two groups: those that include coastline, and those that do not. Based on weighted average price data (Price evolution of housing for sale in Baleares), we find the following:
- Fully inland areas average €3,233/m²
- Areas with a coastline average €4,559 m²
- Premium for areas with coastline 41%
That equates to a 41% premium for the areas that include coastline. The marked difference reflects the strong influence of premium coastal sub-markets in municipalities such as Andratx and Calvià, and the desirable seafront neighbourhoods of Palma de Mallorca, which accounts for around 20% of all listings in Mallorca.
Fully Inland Areas Vs. Fully Coastal Areas
In this section, to get a clearer understanding of the influence that being on the coast has on pricing levels, we’ve compared two distinct sets of areas: entirely inland areas and clearly defined coastal zones, excluding the areas in between.
- Fully inland areas average €3,233/m²
- Fully coastal areas average €4,428/m²
- Premium for fully coastal areas 37%
We might expect the premium for fully coastal areas to be higher than that for areas that merely include coastline. But our data shows the opposite: a 37% premium for fully coastal areas, compared with a 41% premium for areas with coastline.
This may seem counterintuitive, since properties directly on the coast are typically more expensive. However, the reason lies in the composition of the groups. The “with coastline” category includes large, prestigious municipalities like Andratx, Calvià, and Palma de Mallorca, which alone accounts for roughly 20% of the island’s listings. These areas combine high-value coastal zones with substantial adjoining inland territory, raising the overall average for the group.
Mallorca’s Least and Most Expensive Municipalities
The range of property pricing across Mallorca is wide. According to Idealista’s June 2025 data:
- Least expensive municipality: Sa Pobla – €1,917/m²
- Most expensive area: Andratx – €7,503/m²
That’s a 291% premium – nearly a 4-fold price differential across the market – from the least expensive inland municipality to the most expensive on the coast.
What’s the Coastal Premium in Mallorca’s Most Expensive Municipalities?
To measure the price differential of being right by the sea within Mallorca’s most sought-after coastal municipalities, we compared the July 2025 average price for one notable fully coastal area within each municipality against the overall municipal average:
| Municipality | Coastal Area | Municipal Avg (€/m²) | Coastal Area (€/m²) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andratx | Port d’Andratx | €7,503 | €9,065 | +21% |
| Calvià | Sol de Mallorca | €6,230 | €7,499 | +20% |
| Palma | Portixol – Molinar | €4,750 | €6,250 | +32% |
| Santanyí | Cala Llombards | €5,774 | €8,655 | +50% |
Note, above are the four most expensive municipalities in Mallorca that include a coastline. While Puigpunyent ranks third in price, we’ve excluded it from this comparison because it is entirely inland – please see the next section.
Puigpunyent: The Inland Outlier – Rural Luxury, Exclusivity and Proximity
Examining the areas reported by Idealista with average prices as of June 2025, Puigpunyent is a noticeable inland exception, an inland area and municipality that ranks as the third most expensive, following the coastal municipalities of Andratx and Calvià.
Its appeal lies in a combination of exclusivity, natural setting, and location. Puigpunyent sits within the Tramuntana Mountains, offering dramatic scenery and the kind of expansive, private plots ideal for high-end rural estates. At the same time, it benefits from proximity to Palma and fast access to the prestigious southwest coast. It also borders with Andratx and Calvià, the two most expensive municipalities on the island. As land supply in those areas becomes a limiting factor for development, projects will naturally migrate into the adjoining municipality of Puigpunyent.
Our Findings
In order to quantify the premium commanded by proximity to the coast in Mallorca, we analysed 39 areas, segmenting them into fully inland zones, areas with coastline, and clearly defined coastal enclaves. We also cross-checked averages within the most expensive municipality, Andratx, comparing its overall price with specific oceanfront areas inside its borders.
The result is clear: no matter how you slice the data, and no matter which metric you use, the coastal premium is always significant. Our analysis showed premiums ranging from 17% to 50% across comparisons within municipalities, 40% when comparing inland areas to those with coastlines across the island, and 37% for inland areas versus clearly defined coastal zones.
From an investment standpoint, proximity to the coast remains one of the most resilient value drivers in the Mallorca property market. The island’s brand is built around its Mediterranean coastal lifestyle, and with only limited land available near the sea, this finite supply helps sustain prices even during broader market shifts.
The justification for the coastal premium is clearly illustrated by Andratx, one of Mallorca’s most coastal-oriented municipalities – with approximately two-thirds of its border running along the coastline. Having limited inland territory and a market heavily influenced by its high proportion of luxury properties close to the sea, Andratx has consistently outperformed the wider Balearic region. Our own analysis shows, over the period between June 2023 and May 2025, it has maintained a premium of 53% to 65% above the regional average – a differential that confirms both the price driver of proximity to the coast and the luxury label for Mallorca’s most expensive municipality. See more about Andratx price trends within Mallorca Property for Sale: Price, Type, and Supply in 2025.
Appendix: Full Source Tables
Areas with Coastline (Average: €4,559/m²)
| Municipality/Area | Price (€/m²) |
|---|---|
| Palma de Mallorca | 4,907 |
| Alcúdia | 4,567 |
| Andratx | 7,503 |
| Calvià | 6,230 |
| Llucmajor | 3,337 |
| Manacor | 3,089 |
| Santanyí | 5,774 |
| Average | 4,559 |
Fully Inland Areas (Average: €3,233/m²)
| Municipality | Price (€/m²) |
|---|---|
| Alaró | 4,181 |
| Algaida | 3,271 |
| Binissalem | 2,498 |
| Bunyola | 3,407 |
| Consell | 3,061 |
| Inca | 2,047 |
| Lloseta | 2,105 |
| Marratxí | 2,727 |
| Sa Pobla | 1,917 |
| Santa Maria del Camí | 3,587 |
| Selva | 2,701 |
| Sencelles | 2,671 |
| Puigpunyent | 6,170 |
| Average | 3,233 |
Fully Coastal Areas (Average: €4,428/m²)
| Area | Price (€/m²) |
|---|---|
| Cala d’Or | 5,711 |
| Cala Millor | 3,426 |
| Colònia de Sant Jordi | 4,401 |
| Port de Pollença | 5,432 |
| Portocolom | 4,672 |
| Port d’Alcúdia | 3,426 |
| Santa Ponça | 5,078 |
| Sóller Port | 3,740 |
| Average | 4,428 |
