authentic and charming
South-east
Santanyí
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Would you like to buy a typical Mallorcan house? Santanyí is the best address if you want to experience genuine Mallorcan life in calm, relaxed surroundings. The area is known for its historic charm and offers not only historic town houses and apartments but also beautiful fincas with sea views and countryside. What speaks for buying a house in Santanyí, and whether letting can be profitable, is covered in the sections below.
Location on the island
Santanyí
The map shows where Santanyí lies on Mallorca.
All regions at a glance- 47 km
- to Palma
- 35–60 min
- driving time to Palma
- 35 km
- to Manacor
- from €400,000
- properties in need of renovation
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A short portrait of the area
Santanyí is a typical Mallorcan artists’ town on the south-east coast of the island. After a journey of about 50 minutes from Palma airport you will experience Mallorca at its finest: golden sandstone and the familiar Mediterranean calm give the place a very particular charm. Once you have arrived at one of the beautifully renovated fincas or an elegant historic house in Santanyí’s old town, nothing stands in the way of spending your time as you please. Stroll through the weekly market in the picturesque old town, relax on the glorious beaches of nearby Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards or Caló des Moro, or let yourself be spoilt in one of the excellent restaurants. Do you prefer something more active? Then take to a boat or walk through the breathtaking Spanish countryside right outside your door. If you buy a house in Santanyí, every option is open to you.
Are you looking for exclusive villas close to the airport? Then you can buy a property in the south-west or a house in Son Vida. Both areas lie around Palma. The south-west between Andratx and Calvià also scores with varied countryside and lower prices.
Distances from a house in Santanyí
the most important places in Mallorca
How far is your new house in Santanyí from the largest towns and the most important places on the island? The following overview gives a first impression:
- Palma47 km35–60 min
- Sóller75 km60–80 min
- Alcúdia75 km60–75 min
- Valldemossa75 km55–70 min
- Manacor35 km35–40 min
- Inca56 km52–60 min
- Llucmajor27 km25–30 min
The overview shows that if you buy a house in Santanyí you can usually reach Mallorca’s most important places and largest towns in about an hour. The region in the south-east of the island is especially convenient if you value being close to the coast and to towns such as Manacor or Llucmajor.
By the way: what experience you have when buying a house in Mallorca depends on how you go about it. If you rely on agents and examine the offers carefully, the result is usually positive and satisfying.
Life on Mallorca’s coast
Town and country
If you buy a house in Santanyí and the surrounding area you are moving to a varied region. You will find historic town houses in the centre or glorious fincas with views of the sea and the countryside. The latter await you in Alquería Blanca, Cala Figuera or Cala Llombards, for instance. The coastal strip, by contrast, is chiefly inhabited by holiday visitors; here you will find mostly holiday properties. They are generally more expensive, but in return they deliver an excellent return when let.
The top sights
in and around Santanyí
If you would like to buy a house in Mallorca, numerous sights await you in and around Santanyí. We present the top four to give you a small insight into the feel of the town and its surroundings.
Caló des Moro
A picture-postcard scene, a wild, romantic beach and turquoise water. Caló des Moro is a popular highlight in the region and can even be reached on foot from Santanyí. It is better to set off early, though, as the bay in the south-east of the island is very popular with locals and visitors alike.
Mondragó nature park
Alongside romantic bays, breathtaking natural landscapes lie right on your doorstep if you buy a property in Santanyí. The Parc Natural de Mondragó offers numerous walking trails that lead through refreshing pine woods to wonderful beaches at S’Amarador and Cala Mondragó. Walking, a picnic or birdwatching? There is hardly a limit.
The old town of Santanyí
Golden sandstone as far as the eye can see. In the historic old town you experience traditional Mallorcan town life. Stroll past small galleries and distinctive boutiques or relax in one of the many cafés. If you would like to buy a town house in Santanyí, renovation work is often necessary — expenditure that pays for itself in this unique region.
Es Pontàs
With this natural stone arch in the sea you will find another natural spectacle in the bay of Santanyí. The spectacular rock formation is a popular destination and the subject of many a photograph, especially at sunset. During the day it is a particularly good spot for climbing.
Property prices in Santanyí
An overview
If you would like to buy a house in Santanyí you generally have to spend more than in other regions. Besides the particular charm of the old town, that is chiefly due to the excellent location — between larger towns, wonderful nature parks and glorious bays. How much property in Santanyí and the surrounding area costs is shown in the following overview:
Type of property
Town house (renovated)
- Price per m²
- €4,500–6,500
- Total price (guide)
- €800,000–2 m
Finca with land
- Price per m²
- €5,000–8,000
- Total price (guide)
- €1.2–4 m
Villa near the beach on a bay
- Price per m²
- €6,500–10,000
- Total price (guide)
- from €2 m
Flats and apartments
- Price per m²
- €3,500–5,500
- Total price (guide)
- from €350,000
Properties to renovate (houses, fincas and so on)
- Price per m²
- from €2,500
- Total price (guide)
- from €400,000
Please note: the prices are guide values and can differ from one offer to the next. Are you looking for exclusive luxury property? Then you can buy a house in Son Vida. There the cost of a sought-after designer villa runs from 4.5 to over 10 million euros.
If you would like to buy a house in Santanyí you will find above all fine luxury property in a wonderful setting. If your budget is limited, properties in need of renovation offer interesting alternatives with a great deal of potential. While exclusive offers are often only found through a buyer’s agent, bargains can also be found on the relevant property portals.
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Favoured locations
Houses in Santanyí are bought above all by Germans who holiday there or are planning to move. Particularly sought after are rural fincas with a sea view and houses on large plots from 14,000 square metres. Because supply is limited, we expect prices to continue rising slightly overall.
Holiday letting
in Santanyí
In principle it is possible to let houses in Santanyí and the surrounding area. The attractive location generally promises a high return — particularly if you own a property with an existing rental licence (ETV licence). Since the Balearics have issued no new licences since 2022, there is a good deal to bear in mind when searching.
The advantages of an agent
The best solution
Buying a property in Santanyí needs careful thought and professional support. That is where we as an agent matching service come in: our service helps you find the right vetted estate agent for Santanyí, so that your purchase goes safely and successfully. Our service is 100 per cent free of charge and without obligation for you.
Further advantages at a glance
What you gain
Reputability and security
We work exclusively with reputable, licensed agents on the ground. Every agent in our network is hand-picked and knows the market in Santanyí inside out. In that way we protect you from unreliable providers and overpriced offers.
Proven expertise
The local agents we introduce have years of experience specifically in the south-east of Mallorca. They speak German, English and Spanish, which makes communication far easier. Thanks to this local expertise you receive realistic market valuations and benefit from inside knowledge.
Time saved and a curated choice
Instead of laboriously working through countless listings yourself, you receive from us a curated selection of suitable properties in Santanyí. Your search criteria are passed on to our partner agents, who then suggest properties that genuinely suit you. That saves you a great deal of time and pointless viewings.
Support throughout the purchase
A major advantage of our matching service is the support throughout the entire purchase. From the first viewing through price negotiations to signing the deed at the notary, your agent is at your side and takes care of every detail. As a buyer from abroad in particular, you benefit from that support.
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