Mallorca

Mallorca is always a firm favourite with celebrity holiday-home buyers.

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When it comes to finding a place that provides beauty, tradition and tranquillity mixed with luxury living, beautiful people and pumping nightlife, the magnificent Spanish island of Mallorca wins every time.

Robert Graves first cemented Mallorca’s image as a fashionable holiday hub when he set up home there before the Second World War. He described the island as ‘paradise’, and ever since celebrities have followed in their droves, with many snapping up second homes away from the bright lights of the paparazzi.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,

“Although Spain’s biggest island, Mallorca offers private beaches and secluded mountain retreats, affording enough comfort and concealment to continue enticing celebrities with many choosing to remain in the privacy of their villas and private grounds. But of course, there is always the opportunity to spot a star dining out in one of Mallorca’s finest restaurants or soaking up the sun on one of the beautiful blue flag beaches.”

The list of famous glitterati visitors extends far and wide with the likes of Paris Hilton, Sting, Joan Collins, The Beckhams, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow having been spotted holidaying on the island while residents who have succumb to Mallorca’s charms include Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, unofficial ambassadors for the island, who own a luxury house in S´Estaca, and Boris Becker who has a £10 million estate in Arta. Super model Claudia Schiffer has described Mallorca as “the most beautiful place” that is “idyllic, romantic and peaceful with an amazing coastline, wild mountain landscapes, friendly people and excellent food” and bought an entire mountain, building a £6 million paparazzi-proof lavish hilltop estate built in Camp de Mar.

Tourists who like to stay longer and visit more frequently, especially the rich and famous, have helped to keep the real estate industry thriving in Mallorca. The relatively stable climate of Mallorca along with the quality of life on the island has long been a popular place to invest in property and has kept property prices well above average.

Taylor Wimpey de España who recently received an 86% customer satisfaction rate for 2011, are providing the perfect opportunity for potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15 September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.

El Puerto II, Cala D’Or

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning celeb hangout of Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the UNESCO listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain rangeand Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

Taylor Wimpey de España has launched a luxurious new-development, Aires de Pollensa, just minutes from Pollensa beach in the north of Mallorca, plus spacious town-houses in Camp de Mar Golf, Andratx.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. Outside the UK call 00 34 971 706 244.

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The UNESCO World Heritage Site Committee has added the striking cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in Mallorca to its list of places of outstanding natural value.

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Forming the northern strip of the island of Mallorca, the remarkable mountain range, described as ‘a landscape that has been very intensely shaped by man, testifying to the continued interaction between mankind and nature throughout the centuries, has undergone lengthy restoration works on old stone walls, paths and mountain cabins over the years, many of which are open to the public as well as being marked by agricultural terraces and inter-connected water works that include water mills and dry stone constructions and farms.

With the support of 20,000 people, including famous glitterati residents and visitors such as Michael Douglas and rock star Patti Smith, as well as members of the Spanish royal family, Tramuntana it seems, was destined to have its name in the global spotlight with land commissioner and UNESCO candidacy representative María Luisa Dubón suggesting that the Tramuntana mountain range is the ‘jewel in the crown’ on the Mallorcan Island, sustaining elements of all civilisations as well as having a notably raw and dramatic landscape that rapidly climbs from sea level up to an altitude of 1,300 metres.

In light of the new World Heritage recognition, Mallorca, a traditional haven for holiday makers and property investors alike will certainly benefit from having its name inscribed on the list, helping to further boost tourism from a new kind of culture seeking visitor.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of building mastersTaylor Wimpey de España, comments,

“World heritage sites inevitably attract tourists and we are delighted that the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in Mallorca has been recognised for its cultural and physical beauty. Achieving heritage status will show the world that Mallorca has so much more to offer than just beaches and the glamorous jet set lifestyle.

“Highlighting Mallorca’s traditional side and celebrating the cultural and historical wonders that we are so very lucky to have on the island is extremely important and we believe that the recent listing will certainly attract a greater number of fascinated visitors as well as prospective property investors wishing to soak up the benefits from such a prestigious acknowledgement.”

Investment Opportunities

Leading house builders, Taylor Wimpey de España, are providing the perfect opportunity for inquisitive visitors and potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move in properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to pEl Puerto II, Cala D’Orrospective buyers.

El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning Marina de Cala D’Or costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €257,510. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.

Taylor Wimpey de España has launched a luxurious new-development, Aires de Pollensa, just minutes from Pollensa beach in the north of Mallorca, plus spacious town-houses in Camp de Mar Golf, Andratx.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. Outside the UK call 00 34 971 706 244.

Taylor Wimpey de España has launched a luxurious new-development, Aires de Pollensa, just minutes from Pollensa beach in the north of Mallorca, plus spacious town-houses in Camp de Mar Golf, Andratx.

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The sleek and contemporary homes of Aires de Pollensa offer a winning combination of peaceful surroundings and beautiful views matched with a wide array of popular facilities around the port such as golf courses, including the famous nine hole Pollensa golf course, cycling routes, kite surfing, sailing and diving schools as well as traditional restaurants.

The modern three-floor development has two and three bedroom apartments available from €260,000 with spacious terraces and private gardens in a gated community with parking and a dazzling communal pool. Aires de Pollensa is under construction so sales are off-plan.

Puerto Pollensa offers all manner of opportunities to explore the dramatic northern extremes of Mallorca – with its sandy coves, hilltop villages and peaceful olive groves a world away from the busier areas of the south.

Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, explains, “Mallorca seems be receiving a touch of the Monaco effect, attracting the rich and famous to our shores. The island is already noted for being fashionable, desirable and fantastic for boat owners and beach lovers alike.”

Growing Optimism

The launch comes amidst growing optimism and signs that the quality holiday-home market segment in Spain has turned the corner.

“Over the last 12 months we have seen both visitor numbers and enquiries for property in Mallorca rise steadily,” explains Osle. “Buyers from the UK and Europe are not only looking at the traditional property hotspots on the mainland but further afield to Spain’s stunning islands such as Mallorca.”

Providing a further boost to Mallorca’s visitor numbers in 2011, Monarch Airlines is increasing its programme of flights from the UK to Mallorca from April in response to customer demand as well as Aer Lingus adding a twice-weekly service from Cork in southern Ireland to Palma de Mallorca.

The booming Mallorcan holiday home market provides the perfect opportunity for anyone seeking to buy a property and generate rental income. According HomeAway Holiday Rentals, a two bedroom property yields an average of £700 per week and a three bedroom property an average of £1,000 per week in rental income.

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Taylor Wimpey de España have also just released a selection of 2 to 4 bedroom townhouses, from €505,000, with spectacular sea and mountain views, situated in Camp de Mar Golf (Andratx) – one of the most exclusive areas of Mallorca.

For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. Outside the UK call 00 34 971 706 244.

Mallorca appears to be having more than it’s fair share of action this year. This beautiful Balearic Island is already to be used at both the start and finish of the Global Ocean Race 2011 – 2012.

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Mallorca had already shot to sporting stardom as the birthplace of tennis hero Rafael Nadal and is used as a training centre for many international tennis stars.

And now it is becoming a very real possibility that Formula One will be launched in Mallorca. This will attract a whole new crowd of petrol head enthusiasts – undoubtedly attracted by the racing, the wonderful climate and the excellent food. Mallorca is fast becoming the latest fashion destination in the Med

Despite the growing F1 calendar leading to suggestions that there will be no place for a second race in any one country, plans to build another potential Spanish venue continue un-thwarted

With the Spaniard Fernando Alonso’s ongoing success at the front of the field, and that of local resident Jorge Lorenzo in MotoGP last season, hopes are mounting, for those passionate about the sport, to see a world class motorsport facility in Mallorca. Rumour has it that Barcelona’s strong relationship with FI might prevent this happening but undeterred, those behind the dream of Formula One in Mallorca are now at the stage of finding backers for the project.

If this project comes off it is seriously good news for this Island which has already been protected from the worst of the Spanish recession. Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of Taylor Wimpey de España, who has over fifty years of property development experience in Mallorca, comments:

“Mallorca seems be receiving a touch of the Monaco affect, attracting the rich and famous to our shores. The local area is already noted for being fashionable, desirable and fantastic for boat owners and beach lovers alike. If we are lucky enough to start hosting annual Formula 1 races then it will only serve to strengthen property prices as the demand to visit increases.

“Mallorca’s property market has not been affected by the world recession like some regions in mainland Spain. We have had to review prices but due to the lack of stock available compared to the demand for homes on the Island the market has remained really quite buoyant. Spain as a whole is a very fragmented market and good locations and quality property will always sell well whatever the market conditions. International events just add to their appeal”.

Llucmajor is the site being targeted for the F1 track. It has close to the major city of Palma making travel to and from easy. The organisers are hopeful that this bid will become a reality this year and there will be a grand prix in Mallorca in September 2012. Llucmajor Mayor Joan Jaume, who is supporting the bid, said: “The project would help not only the local community, but give the whole island a tremendous economic boost”

The 5km circuit is being designed by Spain’s own Gabriel Palmer with the help of Alonso’s Ferrari team for advice. He commented: “The Balearic Islands are the only region in Spain where there is no such facility. We had agreed to review the existing development plan in this community, and there we found a suitable property, which is only a short drive from Palma’s international airport, numerous hotels of all categories, and the capital itself.”

It appears that the current FI Valencia Street Circuit has been much-maligned. With drivers complaining about the lack of opportunity for changing position once the race has started. With one race failing to feature a single on-track change of position it has been dubbed by drivers and spectators alike as ‘boring’. The future of F1 in Mallorca (if at all) will largely be down to the Valencia Street Circuit’s plans to modify the course in an attempt to make the event more exciting to watch (and take part in). Valencia organisers will be speaking with F1 drivers to go over proposed alterations and see if they can integrate some overtaking opportunities into the circuit.

Taylor Wimpey’s Osle commented: “We are sitting tight and waiting to see what happens. If Mallorca is fortunate to win this bid then we will thrilled and our clients will all benefit. Our El Puerto II development in Cala D’Or only 20 miles from the proposed site. This new residential complex is situated close to the glamorous Marina de Cala D’Or in an area of outstanding natural beauty; buying here would offer the owners the best of both worlds, the perfect holiday destination as well as proximity to the roaring engines of F1 racing.”

Taylor Wimpey property for sale in Mallorca

El Puerto II, Cala D’OrEl Puerto II, Cala D’Or

El Puerto II in Cala D´Or, Mallorca

Two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island very close to the glamorous Marina de Cala D’Or. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.

These properties are available now from €200,000. Contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com for more information. Call +34 971 706 244 outside the UK.

These properties are available now from €200,000. Contact Taylor Wimpey España on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. Call +34 971 706 244 outside the UK.