Luxury villas in the Balearic Islands,
where the sea sets the pace.

Each island has its own temperament. Mallorca is the largest and most varied, Ibiza pairs a famous summer with a slow, rural interior, and Menorca keeps a greener calm. Search by island, type of home and budget, and tell us how you want to live.

Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca

Villas to buy in Mallorca range from contemporary homes in Son Vida, above Palma, to stone houses in the villages of the Serra de Tramuntana, such as Deià. Port d'Andratx pairs a sheltered harbour with hillside villas facing the sunset. In the north, Pollença and its port, often written Puerto Pollensa, have a guide of their own. Many British buyers still search for Majorca; it is the same island.

An Ibiza villa can be a whitewashed house among almond and olive trees, or a modern retreat above the sea. Es Cubells and the slopes above Cala Jondal are sought after for privacy and views, while Cala Llonga and Cap Martinet lie on the east side, close to Ibiza town. Playa d'en Bossa suits those who want the island's energy on their doorstep.

Menorca is the quieter choice, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of turquoise coves and green countryside, with Ciutadella and Mahón setting an unhurried tone. On the mainland, Andalusia, the Valencia region and Catalonia have guides of their own, as do the Canary Islands.

What to look for in a Balearic villa

The finest homes on the islands balance privacy, views and access. Before you fall for a terrace, look at the whole picture.

• Views and orientation: a sunset coast and a sheltered bay feel very different through the year
• Privacy: many sought-after villas stand on rural plots, far from their neighbours
• Access: the drive to the airport, the nearest town and the beach, in every season
• Licences: planning rules on the islands are strict, so an independent lawyer should confirm what was legally built and what the plot allows