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The location

El Molinar

El Molinar stretches east of Portixol along Palma’s coastline. The neighborhood developed around fishing, windmills, and simple houses by the sea. Much of that scale can still be felt today: low-rise buildings, narrow streets, small squares, and an immediate relationship with the promenade.

In everyday life, the boundary with Portixol is fluid. While Portixol feels denser and more gastronomically lively around its bay and harbor, El Molinar remains quieter over longer stretches and more distinctly residential. Small bathing access points, the Club Marítim del Molinar, and the unobstructed view across the bay give the shoreline its own rhythm.

The promenade is the neighborhood’s connecting element. Heading west, it runs past Portixol toward Palma and continues east via Ciudad Jardín. Walkers, runners, and cyclists use it year-round; at the same time, supermarkets, bakeries, small shops, restaurants, and schools are within a short distance. The old town is easy to reach, without El Molinar feeling like an inner-city district.

Limited street space is part of the reality of the location. Parking is scarce, especially close to the sea, and many traditional houses have neither a garage nor large outdoor areas. In return, roof terraces, inner courtyards, and direct access to the sea offer a quality of living that is hardly reproducible in other parts of Palma.

The property market ranges from compact apartments to carefully renovated fishermen’s and townhouses. New builds and comprehensive refurbishments are particularly sought-after due to the limited supply. What matters are sensitive architecture, good natural light, and a floor plan that uses the limited space intelligently.