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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Water in Mallorca is very different from water sources in other countries. So how do you go about getting safe drinking water without contributing to the plastic problem? Plastic bottled water is what most newcomers to Mallorca turn to as it is a quick option to obtain safe drinking water. The truth is most of the bottled water bought in […]
Below you will find a brief summary of taxes that you as a non-resident will be obliged to pay to the Spanish authorities as a consequence of owning property in Spain. Some of the taxes are involved in the purchase of a property and others in the sale of the property. Taxes when purchasing a property: 1. Transfer tax – […]
It is possible to purchase a property via a Spanish Limited company, i.e. S.L. If this is something you are thinking of doing, it would be advisable to appoint a local lawyer to help you with the legalities. First thing you must do is obtain your identification number as a non-Spanish citizen, the so called NIE number. Read more about it […]
Catany Boats is a boat club and boat sales company based in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, with 6 motor boats to choose from. The Club offers you a hassle-free boat experience, for a year’s membership. You can choose to enjoy one boat or all 6 of the fleet’s, to pick the best suited for each day and with just a click, […]
There are many lovely beaches in Majorca to discover and worth visiting. Here below you will find a selection of some of our favourite beaches to visit. Playa de Formentor is in the top 3 of the beaches of Europe and in the top 25 of the best sandbanks in the world. It is located in the north-eastern part of […]
To move to, or at least purchase a property in Spain, is a dream come true for many foreigners nowadays. One of the first things you would have to do is apply for a NIE number, which you will need by the time you sign the deeds before the notary. What is a NIE number then? The Spanish NIE number acts as […]