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When you sell, or buy property in Spain, you will come across words that are used extensively and which could be good to master. Below you will find a selection of the ones that we think are the most important to know. Catastro – The Cadastre is an entity attached to the Ministry of Finance. This body functions as the administrative registry of each and every property in Spain. The Cadastre would be used to indicate the indications of any property, but cannot confirm the ownership of this. The main function is to act as a base for taxes such as IBI, Inheritance and Gift Tax or Transfer Tax. Registro de la Propiedad – The Land Registry is an entity attached to the Ministry of Justice. This body confirms […]
The small village of Galilea is beautifully situated in the mountains in the southeast of Mallorca, between Puigpunyent and Capdellá. The village breathes a unique tranquility and the view is, to say the least, impressive from its 460 m above sea level. From here you can see the sea and the mountain Galatzo in the background. The roads that take us to this picturesque village are small, curvy and despite the isolated and quiet location, the distance to Palma is only 18 km. About 300 people live in Galilea, many of them foreigners. The surrounding mountains are popular hiking trails and many stop in Galilea after the hikes to eat or to have something to drink. The cyclists who are brave enough to challenge the curvy […]
Once the winter season, Mallorca offers you the most beautiful paths and routes for walking and hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain and in the Serra de Llevant mountains. Both mountain ranges have more than five summits over 1,000 meters high. Below you can find some of our suggestions for winter hiking in Mallorca. Puig de Maria The route to the Puig de Maria offers you amazing panoramic views. The route is just over 2km from Pollença. After around a 45-minute walk you can reach the Hostel ‘Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Puig’ where you can get some lunch and a drink or you can spend all night in the hostel. The Archduke’s Trail The Archduke’s Trail starts from Valldemossa and it’s called the Archduke […]
We at Mallorcaresidencia strive for a personal and close relationship with our customers. Therefore, we would like to introduce our devoted sales agents to you. Our first agent out is Josephine Cederqvist, with her contagious and constantly happy mood. Why do you like Mallorca? I like Mallorca because it is beautiful, small, safe, sunny and that the lifestyle is wonderfully relaxed. I grew up in the Gryt archipelago in Sweden and really appreciate being able to live near the sea. Where do you live in Mallorca? I live between Deia and Soller and also have an apartment in Palma. The best of both worlds! What do you do in your spare time? I like to play padle, hang out with my partner and my children and hike in […]
The theme of sustainability and the environment is very close to our heart at Mallorcaresidencia. Especially the topic of water and the possibility of eliminating the use of single us of plastic bottles through sustainable methods is something that we consider important. The Swedish-Mallorcan company DEIAX-AQUOS® specializes in water purification, treatment, sterilization and dispensing solutions. Their mission is to provide the most secure, sustainable and technological water purification – treatment solutions in the Balearic Islands. Their service includes analysis of water, advice, installation and preventive maintenance programs. Their purifiers are from Bluewater and have a patented Swedish technology of the latest generation which, is known as SuperiorOsmosis™. The benefits of this technology is not only economical but also removes bad taste, dangerous particles, nitrates, heavy metals, chlorine, fluorine, micro-plastics, bacteria and viruses. […]
Rapha Mallorca Plaça del Rosari 1 Rapha Mallorca is located in the heart of the charming old town of Palma. It offers a wide selection of Rapha products and serves fine food and drink. Visitors to Rapha Mallorca can expect a packed agenda of rides, special events, and live race coverage. Organised group rides roll out from Rapha Clubhouses every week. Whether you’re a local rider or just passing through, enjoy a social spin with us. Café du Cycliste Plaça del Rosarí 5 Café du Cycliste is located in Palma’s Plaça del Rosary. In the shop&cafe you can find full collection for both men and women, encompassing performance road apparel, outdoor pieces and a wide range of accessories. They also serve coffee in a nice environment. They also organise […]
In the narrow alleys of Palma’s Old Town you will find a large selection of shops of all kinds. Some change owners on a regular basis and others are classics that have been around for generations. We tip about the latter, traditional stores with a classic selection that never goes out of time. La Industrial C/ Pas de Quint 8 On one of the narrow streets between Jaime III and San Miguel we find this toy store that has been around since 1929. Anyone looking for traditional toys has plenty to choose from here. Dolls, trains, cars, puzzles, and games are sold here, among other things, but nothing electronic. The store owners Neus and Concepció adhere to their parents’ strict rules that no electronic toy will ever be sold […]
Swedish artist Joakim Eneroth shows his project which goes under the title Whispering Void from September 20 to March 1 next year at CCA Andratx. This is a unique opportunity to experience the work of the internationally established artist in the first person. Eneroth has his works exhibited at the Tate Modern in London, the Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York, MEP in Paris, and Moderna Museet in Stockholm. In Whispering Void, Eneroth explores layers and patterns in the human mind in three series of works. The first part analyzes the theme from an oriental philosophical point of view, the second part explores the same subject from a Western psychological perspective in combination with a contemporary neuroscientific strategy. The third and final part examines the differences between these two […]
El Molinar is a former agricultural and fishing village by the Mediterranean which is now an area filled with local restaurants, small cafes, sandy beaches and a charming harbour. If you want to eat out but not be in the centre of Palma, but at the same time not drive too far, or maybe even walk, then we can really recommend you to go to El Molinar with its large selection of restaurants. Some of the restaurants we can recommend in the area are Mola Molinar, Restaurante Club Maritimo Molinar and Ola del Mar. Mola Molinar is a newly opened restaurant with an exquisite menu. This cosy restaurant lays on the shore line with spectacular views of the horizon. It serves healthy meals with special spices and vegetables which inspire […]
Think and make a list of what you need out of a property. Research locations and contact a recommended real estate agency. Try to find a good recommended agency that listens to what you want and not just what they want to sell to you and book viewings. Once you have found the property you would like to buy you must take into account the following: 1. Get a NIE number – As a foreigner you need to obtain a NIE number (número de identificación de extranjeros) required for the payment of taxes in Spain. Your deed (“escritura”) will not be granted without a NIE number. 2. Open a bank account – Why do you need to open a bank account in Spain? If you purchase a Spanish property, sooner […]