Guide — Balearic Islands — Island comparison
Balearic Islands Villas: Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca Compared
Three islands, three different villa stays. How Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca compare, which towns our villas sit in, and the tax, licensing and sea rules worth knowing before you book.
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Nightly rates in the Collection
Indicative nightly rates from our listed inventory, read each time this page loads. Final prices and dates are confirmed on the booking partner's site. Availability was last confirmed on 16 September 2026, so open dates are not shown.
| Destination | Estates | From | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
Ibiza
| 5 | $2,100 | $2,970 |
Menorca
| 2 | $1,480 | $2,040 |
Mallorca
| 7 | $980 | $1,980 |
TL;DR — the short version
In brief
A guide to Balearic Islands villas: how Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca compare, the towns our listed villas sit in, UNESCO-protected landscapes, the tourist tax, rental licensing and what to check before booking.
Which Balearic island is best for a villa holiday?
It depends on party size and setting. Among our listings, Mallorca has the widest range, from three to eight bedrooms across six towns. Ibiza's villas have five to seven bedrooms. Menorca has two villas, with five and six bedrooms.
Typical price band
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At a glance
- Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca; Formentera is a ferry trip from Ibiza
- Islands covered
- 14 across the three islands (3 October 2026)
- Villas listed Source
- Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana (World Heritage, 2011), Ibiza (World Heritage, 1999), Menorca (Biosphere Reserve, 1993)
- UNESCO designations Source
- For holiday homes: EUR 2 per adult per night in high season (1 May to 31 October), EUR 0.50 in low season, plus 10% VAT; under-16s exempt. Other accommodation categories pay different rates
- Tourist tax Source
- Baleària lists a 30-minute crossing
- Ibiza to Formentera Source
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Our villas in Mallorca
Son Vida, Mallorca
$4,600 / night
Port d'Andratx, Mallorca
$3,900 / night
Our villas in Ibiza
Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza
$3,900 / night
Hotels and other rentals
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Three islands, three kinds of villa stay
The Balearics are one Spanish region but not one holiday. Mallorca is the largest and holds the widest spread of villa sizes in our collection, from mountain-village houses to a sixteen-guest manor. Ibiza's listings are larger family houses on the west, south-west and inland north. Menorca has the smallest selection, two villas on the west and in the centre of the island.
The table below is drawn from the villas currently listed with us, not from the islands as a whole. It will change as listings change, so use it to compare what is on offer here rather than to judge each island's wider market.
Mallorca
- Villas listed
- 7
- Towns
- Deià (2), Pollença, Port d'Andratx, Sóller, Son Vida, Valldemossa
- Bedrooms (where stated)
- 3 to 8
Ibiza
- Villas listed
- 5
- Towns
- Es Cubells (2), Cala Vadella, San Juan, Santa Gertrudis
- Bedrooms (where stated)
- 5 to 7
Menorca
- Villas listed
- 2
- Towns
- Ciutadella, Es Mercadal
- Bedrooms (where stated)
- 5 to 6
| Island | Villas listed | Towns | Bedrooms (where stated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallorca | 7 | Deià (2), Pollença, Port d'Andratx, Sóller, Son Vida, Valldemossa | 3 to 8 |
| Ibiza | 5 | Es Cubells (2), Cala Vadella, San Juan, Santa Gertrudis | 5 to 7 |
| Menorca | 2 | Ciutadella, Es Mercadal | 5 to 6 |
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Mallorca: mountain villages and harbour towns
Several of our Mallorca villas sit in or near the Serra de Tramuntana, the mountain range along the north-west coast. UNESCO inscribed its cultural landscape in 2011, describing terraced farming and a network of water-management works built up over millennia. Deià, Valldemossa and Sóller are Tramuntana villages, and each has at least one villa listed here.
Away from the mountains, the listings include a harbour-town villa in Port d'Andratx on the south-west coast, a finca near Pollença in the north, and an estate in Son Vida, the residential hills on the edge of Palma. Our Mallorca guide covers the coasts, August minimum stays and staffing in more detail.
Ibiza: south-west cliffs, west coast and the green north
Ibiza is more than its nightlife reputation. UNESCO's World Heritage site "Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture" protects specific areas rather than the whole island: its Posidonia seagrass meadows and marine area, the Phoenician-Punic sites at Sa Caleta and Puig des Molins, and the fortified Upper Town, Dalt Vila.
Our Ibiza villas are five- to seven-bedroom houses: two in Es Cubells on the south-west coast, one at Cala Vadella on the west coast, one near San Juan in the north and one inland at Santa Gertrudis. Baleària, one of the ferry operators, lists a 30-minute crossing to Formentera with departures about every 45 minutes; timetables vary by season. It works as a day trip from Ibiza rather than a separate base. We have no Formentera villas listed at present.
Menorca: a biosphere reserve with a short list
UNESCO declared Menorca a Biosphere Reserve on 8 October 1993, citing how the island balances economic activity with conservation of its heritage and landscapes. Our two Menorca villas are Ciutadella Estate on the west of the island and Casa Olivar at Es Mercadal in the centre. With only two listings, availability is the first thing to check.
Choosing between the islands
Largest groups
Valldemossa Manor in Mallorca is our biggest Balearic listing: eight bedrooms for up to sixteen guests. Our Ibiza villas go up to seven bedrooms for fourteen.
iLuxuryTravels listings in Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, reviewed 3 October 2026; rates vary by property and date.Smaller parties
Mallorca is the only island where we list villas under five bedrooms: Sóller Orange House has three, and Deià Cliff House and Pollença Finca have four each.
iLuxuryTravels listings in Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, reviewed 3 October 2026; rates vary by property and date.Most choice of location
Mallorca has seven listings across six towns, so it gives the most variety of setting, from village to harbour to hills above Palma.
iLuxuryTravels listings in Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, reviewed 3 October 2026; rates vary by property and date.Protected landscape
If a designated landscape matters, each island has a UNESCO designation of a different kind: a World Heritage cultural landscape in Mallorca's Tramuntana mountains, a World Heritage site covering specific areas of Ibiza, and a biosphere reserve across Menorca. Only Menorca's covers the whole island.
UNESCO — Menorca declared a Biosphere Reserve on 8 October 1993
What to know before you book
Tourist tax
The Balearic sustainable tourism tax applies on all the islands. The rate depends on how the property is registered. For holiday homes (the calculator's "vacational housing" category) it charges EUR 2 per adult per night in high season, 1 May to 31 October, and EUR 0.50 in low season, plus 10% VAT; under-16s are exempt and longer stays in the same accommodation are charged at half rate after the first nights. As a worked example, the calculator returned EUR 123.20 including VAT for eight adults and two children staying seven July nights in a holiday home. We have not confirmed which category each of our villas is registered under, so ask the supplier for the category and how the tax is collected, and check the official calculator before budgeting.
Illes Sostenibles — Sustainable Tourism Tax (ITS) calculator and rates, checked 3 October 2026Licensing
Balearic Decree-law 4/2025, ratified by the Balearic Parliament on 6 May 2025 and partly amended by Law 4/2026, targets illegal tourist-rental supply, makes advertising or marketing stays in homes that do not meet the rules an offence, and limits growth in tourist places. Before paying a deposit, ask the supplier for the villa's tourist registration details; this is our suggestion, not a legal requirement on guests.
Decreto-ley 4/2025, de 11 de abril, de las Illes Balears, against illegal tourist supply (BOIB no. 46, 15 April 2025; BOE, 14 July 2025; ratified 6 May 2025; additional provision 2 and transitional provision 2 amended by Law 4/2026 of 11 June)Boats and anchoring
If you plan to charter a boat, Decreto 25/2018 generally prohibits anchoring on Posidonia seagrass; the exception is authorised low-impact moorings such as buoy fields. A 2021 court judgment annulled the decree's penalty article and two further anchoring provisions (articles 7.3 and 7.4) but not that general ban. Rules and enforcement can change, so ask the charter operator for the current position. UNESCO cites these meadows as part of its Ibiza World Heritage site.
Decreto 25/2018 on the conservation of Posidonia oceanica in the Balearic Islands (BOIB no. 93, 28 July 2018, official text)Moving between islands
Each of the three islands has its own airport. Ferry and flight schedules between islands vary by season, so confirm current timetables with the carriers instead of planning from this guide.
Before you request dates
- Pick one island first; our villas are listed per island, with different bedroom ranges.
- Check the number of bedrooms and maximum guests against your party.
- Compare live partner rates for your dates, including the tourist tax.
- Ask the supplier for the licence and registration numbers.
- Confirm what is included, such as housekeeping or a chef, with the supplier; it differs by villa.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Balearic island is best for a villa holiday?
- It depends on party size and setting. Among our listings, Mallorca has the widest range, from three to eight bedrooms across six towns. Ibiza's villas have five to seven bedrooms. Menorca has two villas, with five and six bedrooms.
- Is there a tourist tax in the Balearic Islands?
- Yes. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax applies on all the islands. For holiday homes the official calculator charges EUR 2 per adult per night in high season (1 May to 31 October) and EUR 0.50 in low season, plus 10% VAT; under-16s are exempt and longer stays are charged at half rate after the first nights. Other categories pay different rates, so ask the supplier how the villa is registered and check the official calculator.
- Do you have villas in Formentera?
- Not at present. Formentera is reached from Ibiza by a ferry crossing of about 30 minutes, which makes it a practical day trip from an Ibiza villa.
Editorial note & limitations
The rates table above shows live partner rates, which vary by property and date; peak, festive and event weeks are quoted separately by the partner holding those dates. Villa counts, towns and bedroom ranges come from our listings on 3 October 2026. Photographs are illustrative and do not show a specific villa. Tax and legal points were checked against the sources below on 3 October 2026 and can change.