Magical Mallorca: The A-list Mediterranean Isle
Spain has provided the perfect holiday haven for years, considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with the second highest tourism revenue on the planet, while a study by Frontur recently found that 24.8 million holiday makers so far this year have visited Spain representing an impressive 7.5% increase compared with 2010.
Of course, when it comes to finding a place that provides beauty, tradition and tranquillity mixed with luxury living, beautiful people and pumping nightlife, the magnificent Spanish island of Mallorca wins every time.
It is thought that the writer Robert Graves first cemented Mallorca´s image as a fashionable holiday hub when he set up home there before the Second World War. He described the island as ´paradise´ and ever since, celebrities have followed in their droves with Mallorca becoming a notoriously popular playground for the celebrity elite having welcomed its fair share of famous international tourists as well as genuine blue-bloods like Princess Grace and King Juan Carlos to its shores with many snapping up second homes away from the bright lights of the paparazzi.
Ignacio Osle, Sales and Marketing Director of leading house builder Taylor Wimpey de España, explains,
“Although Spain’s biggest island, Mallorca offers private beaches and secluded mountain retreats, affording enough comfort and concealment to continue enticing celebrities with many choosing to remain in the privacy of their villas and private grounds. But of course, there is always the opportunity to spot a star dining out in one of Mallorca’s finest restaurants or soaking up the sun on one of the beautiful blue flag beaches.”
The list of famous glitterati visitors extends far and wide with the likes of Paris Hilton, Sting, Joan Collins, The Beckhams, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow having been spotted holidaying on the island while residents who have succumb to Mallorca’s charms include Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, unofficial ambassadors for the island who own a luxury house in S´Estaca and Boris Becker who has a £10 million estate in Arta. Furthermore, super model Claudia Schiffer who describes Mallorca as “the most beautiful place” and one that is “idyllic, romantic and peaceful with an amazing coastline, wild mountain landscapes, friendly people and excellent food” adored the island so much that she bought an entire mountain and had a £6 million paparazzi-proof lavish hilltop estate built in Camp de Mar.
An alternative method of dodging the public eye sees celebrities take to the glistening blue waters, sailing the stunning coastline in search of sheltered bays where you are likely to find the floating homes of Jim Carrey, Jenson Button and Bill Gates in the famous marina of Puerto Portals. Likewise, the owners of American fashion label Victoria´s Secret have a 90-metre yacht in Mallorca while Hollywood tycoon David Geffen recently arrived to the island in his $300 million yacht but was outshone by Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko’s 390ft megayacht, said to be the 15th largest in the world.
Indeed, tourists who like to stay longer and visit more frequently, especially the rich and famous, have helped to keep the real estate industry thriving in Mallorca. The relatively stable climate of Mallorca along with the quality of life on the island has long been a popular place to invest in property and has kept property prices well above average at €431,700 (Kyero.com, June 2011).
Taylor Wimpey de España who recently received an 86% customer satisfaction rate for 2011, are providing the perfect opportunity for potential investors to view their luxurious yet affordable fully furnished ready to move into properties in Mallorca at their show home event until the 15th September 2011 with properties such as El Puerto II, Cala D’Or and Pollentia Mar in Puerto Pollença open to prospective buyers.
El Puerto II consists of two bedroom apartments located on the south east coast of the island, very close to the stunning celeb hangout of Cala D’Or marina costing from just €177,000 with furniture included. With 3 communal swimming pools available these properties are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty offering various other activities such as water sports, biking and golf in the local area.
Pollentia Mar located in the seaside town of Puerto Pollença on the north-east coast, within easy reach of the UNESCO listed Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is located just 50 meters from the beach and Pollensa’s famous Voramar promenade, priced from just €265,000. As a single block of apartments Pollentia Mar has a communal area, swimming pool and private parking with an abundance of facilities nearby as well as offerings of peace and quiet and beautiful views.
For more information on purchasing Mallorcan property and gazing at the stars please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit www.taylorwimpeyspain.com. If you reside outside of the UK you will need to call 00 34 971 706 244.