Fincas in Majorca

• Rural stone country houses: A finca is a traditional Majorcan country estate, usually built of honey-coloured stone and set on farmland inland rather than on the coast.
• Inland heartland is best: The agricultural Pla de Mallorca around Petra, Sineu and Manacor holds the densest cluster of working fincas, with the Serra de Tramuntana close behind.
• Space, pools and gardens: Expect private pools, walled gardens, barbecue terraces and generous sleeping capacity, which suits families and groups travelling together.
• Spring and autumn shine: April to June and September to October bring warm days, almond and olive groves in colour, and far quieter country lanes.
• A touring base: A car makes a finca work, putting Palma, the Tramuntana passes and the eastern coves all within an easy day trip.

Fincas on Majorca range from restored farmhouses with thick stone walls and beamed ceilings to larger country estates with olive terraces, citrus groves and stabling still in use. Many sit on working land, so mornings often begin with birdsong rather than traffic. If you would prefer something more fancy, step up to luxury fincas. Whichever you choose, a hire car is worth budgeting for. Most fincas come well equipped for long, slow stays.

• Private pool set in a walled garden
• Shaded terrace with a barbecue
• Full kitchen for cooking market produce
• Wi-Fi and air conditioning
• Ample off-road parking

Between them, these features make a finca a genuinely self-sufficient rural base.

What are the best areas to stay in Majorca?

For classic countryside character, the flat farming interior known as the Pla de Mallorca, around Petra, Sineu and Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, is the heartland of the island's finca stock. The table below details regions for specific interests:

What do our guests say?

Guests consistently praise the peace of an inland stay: dark skies at night, space to spread out and hosts who leave eggs, tomatoes or a bottle of local wine on the kitchen table. Ratings across our Majorcan country properties sit comfortably above 9.0+, with the highest marks going to places that pair a quiet rural setting with a well-kept pool and a genuinely welcoming host. The properties below are the top-rated stays on the island from the past year, spanning the Tramuntana, the north coast and the east.

Here are our top-rated places to stay in Majorca from the past year:

1. Villa Banyalbufar - 9.9+: A hillside house in Banyalbufar with terrace views over the Tramuntana coast, praised for its calm setting and eco credentials.
2. Es Port - 9.8+: A bright four-person place in Capdepera with a balcony and great views, run by a star host families rate highly.
3. Villa Son Serra - 9.7+: A pet-friendly house for eight near Santa Margalida on the north coast, with a garden, barbecue and sea views.

Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, lying east of mainland Spain, with the Serra de Tramuntana along its north-west flank and farmland filling the centre.

🥗Where to eat in Majorca?

According to Google Maps data and reviews, Moli des Torrent is the best rated restaurant in Majorca. Below is a table showing the top 5 highly-rated restaurants hand-picked by our travel experts.

⭐Our guests' recommendation: Our guest traveller Charlotte recommends the Celler Can Amer in Majorca: a centuries-old wine cellar in Inca serving slow-cooked Majorcan cooking, and an easy drive from most inland fincas.

1. Wander the Serra de Tramuntana
2. Shop the Sineu market
3. Visit Palma Cathedral
4. Taste wine at a Binissalem bodega
5. Explore the Talayotic sites
6. Ride the Soller train
7. Swim the eastern calas

1. Wander the Serra de Tramuntana

   The mountain range along Majorca's north-west coast is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape, and it is the island's finest walking country. Follow the old dry-stone route between mountain villages, climb towards the Puig de l'Ofre above the Soller valley, or simply drive the hairpins of the Sa Calobra road for the views. Spring and autumn are kindest for walking, when the terraces are green and the heat has eased. Stop for lunch in a village celler on the way back down.

2. Shop the Sineu market

   Held every Wednesday in the geographic centre of the island, the Sineu market is the oldest on Majorca and still the most rural in feel. Stalls spill through the sandstone streets with olives, sobrassada, almonds, capers and local cheeses, alongside plants, baskets and leatherwork. It is the natural weekly errand for anyone staying on a finca, and the produce goes straight onto the barbecue that evening. Arrive early for parking, then take coffee in the square once the crowds build.

3. Visit Palma Cathedral

   Known locally as La Seu, Palma's Gothic cathedral rises straight above the seafront and is the island's defining landmark. Inside, the vast nave carries the largest rose window of its kind, with later interventions by Gaudi and a bold side chapel by the artist Miquel Barcelo. Allow an hour or two, then explore the lanes of the old town and the Arab baths nearby. If you want a longer stay in the city, fincas near Santa Ponsa put you within reach of both.

4. Taste wine at a Binissalem bodega

   Majorca has its own protected wine regions, and Binissalem is the best known. Local grapes such as the red Manto Negro and the white Prensal Blanc give island wines a character you rarely find on the mainland. Several bodegas around Binissalem and Santa Maria del Cami run vineyard tours and tastings, often with cheese and sobrassada alongside. It makes an unhurried afternoon out from any inland finca, and most estates will happily sell you a case to take back.

5. Explore the Talayotic sites

   Long before the Romans, the island's Talayotic communities built stone towers and settlements across the countryside. Son Fornes, near Montuiri, is among the best preserved and pairs with its own archaeological museum, while the Roman city of Pollentia at Alcudia shows the later conquest, complete with forum and small theatre. Both sit inland or near it, so they slot easily into a driving day. Interpretation boards make them straightforward to visit without a guide.

6. Ride the Soller train

   The wooden narrow-gauge railway from Palma to Soller has been running since 1912 and remains one of the great slow journeys in Spain. The line climbs through orchards and tunnels beneath the Tramuntana before dropping into the Soller valley, where a vintage tram carries you on to the port. Sit on the right leaving Palma for the best outlook. It is an easy half-day, and a welcome break from island roads.

7. Swim the eastern calas

   The south-east coast is cut with narrow limestone inlets fringed by pines. Cala Varques takes a short walk to reach and rewards you with clear water and almost no development, while the calas around Santanyi and Cala d'Or are easier for families. Snorkelling is good wherever the seagrass meadows survive, which is much of the coast. From an inland finca, most of these coves are under forty minutes by car, so an early start beats the afternoon crowds.