German second home buyers just can’t get enough of Mallorca
- Second home sales to German buyers increase 160% (Taylor Wimpey España)
- Germans account for more than 40% of all international visitors to Mallorca (Ibestat)
- Winter temperatures in Germany commonly reach -10°C (World Travel Guide)
Mallorca is one of Spain’s most popular summer tourism destinations. Domestic travellers and international visitors head to the Balearic Island’s sandy shores in their millions each year, hungry for its signature blend of sunshine, water sports, dramatic scenery and fabulous cuisine.
While Mallorca attracted more than a million Brits this summer, it was the Germans who just couldn’t get enough of what the island had to offer. So far in 2015, German visitors have accounted for more than 40% of all foreigners to visit Mallorca, according to data from Ibestat, the statistics institute of the Balearic Islands. The figures show that more than 2.1 million Germans have enjoyed a break on the island so far this year.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director of leading Spanish homebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, is one German who loved the island so much that he couldn’t bear to leave. He has now lived there for over two decades. Nor is he alone in his passion for Mallorca. August data from Taylor Wimpey España shows a 160% year to date increase in sales to German buyers, almost all of whom have opted for a second home on Mallorca. Marc Pritchard comments,
“There is something about Mallorca that really captures the German imagination. From the plethora of sporting activities to the stunning landscape, there is so much to do and admire here. It’s a great place for an active holiday, but it’s also a wonderful destination for those looking to relax.
“We’ve seen a sharp increase this year in the number of German buyers on Mallorca. Our Cala Anguila and Costa Beach sites have both proven popular with second home buyers from Germany who want to own their own special part of this wonderful island.”
Cala Anguila offers key-ready properties from €230,000. One of the last remaining developments with direct access to the beach on the island, it provides two bedroom apartments set in delightfully landscaped grounds. A large swimming pool and sunbathing area provide plenty of room for everyone from those who enjoy a rigorous daily swim to families splashing in the shallows and teaching their youngest members how to doggy paddle.
Costa Beach also enjoys direct beach access, along with amazing sea views. Key-ready properties are available from €242,000 for a two bedroom apartment. As well as the on-site pool and numerous coves and white sandy beaches that surround the development, there are four excellent golf courses within a ten minute drive, making it the ideal location for keen golfers.
According to the World Travel Guide, extreme winter temperatures in Germany commonly reach 5°F (-10°C), so the appeal of Mallorca’s Mediterranean climate is immediately apparent. Add to that the island’s countless other charms and it is easy to see why more and more Germans are looking to Mallorca as the ideal place to own a second home.
For more information, please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. Those residing outside of the UK should call 0034 971 70 69 72.