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Mallorca's new residential axis: Villages grow, Palma keeps moving

Why Mallorca’s Residential Growth Is Moving Beyond Palma

Housing costs, space and better transport are pushing more residents from Palma into Mallorca’s growing villages.

Published: April 22, 2026
Mallorca's new residential axis: Villages grow, Palma keeps moving

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Why are so many people moving from Palma to Mallorca's villages?

Many people are leaving Palma because housing is expensive and hard to find, while villages often offer more space and the chance to buy a home with a terrace or garden. Better road links and commuter rail connections also make daily travel to Palma easier than it used to be. The shift has changed daily life in many places, with more traffic, fuller buses and busier village centres.

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