Buying a property in Fornalutx - good infrastructure and superb nature
Fornalutx is not that far from the airport. If you wish to buy a property in Mallorca and travel to Fornalutx, you will need 45 minutes by car to drive from the airport to the village.
If you buy a property in Fornalutx, you’ll benefit from tranquillity and easy access to other facilities. Fornalutx is somewhat remote, however, if you fancy strolling through Palma’s shopping streets or eating in a first class restaurant, you’ll find its connection to the city of Palma quite simple.
Fornalutx is surrounded by olive, orange and lemon groves. If you like the aroma of oranges and lemons in the blooming season, the fresh fragrance of citrus fruits fills the whole village. The village has about 700 houses which makes it very cosy and, at first glance, as if time has stopped here. The listed quarry stone houses, the steep stone staircases and the typical wooden shutters and balconies, give a Moorish touch to Fornalutx.
The Plaza de España is Fornalutx ‘main square. If you buy a property in Fornalutx, you’ll have several small Mallorcan stores where you can conveniently shop for daily needs. You will also find cosy cafés and nice restaurants offering regional delicacies and other cuisine.
Fornalutx has the basic commodities, there is no need to drive away to buy local produce, nor is it necessary to drive to another village to enjoy a delicious coffee or to eat out. You’ll find it all in this Mallorcan small mountain village.
Fornalutx also has a lot to offer to hikers and although hiking through mountainous regions can be a bit tiring, picturesque views are guaranteed and the region’s flora and fauna really owe to be discovered.
Walk and explore Fornalutx’s historical village and old buildings, such as the Town Hall. Walk up and down natural stone stairways, find the village’s idyllic stream, cross a bridge along the way and, mostly, enjoy breathtaking views over Fornalutx ‘s village and valley.
During the hiking routes, you’ll enjoy exciting landscapes, numerous groves and fascinating flora and fauna. There are numerous hiking trails in and around Fornalutx, whether short distances or longer day trips, there is something for every level. For instance, the hike from the village of Fornalutx to Fornalutx ’s local mountain, the “Puig de sa Bassa”, a 10 km long route of moderate difficulty, walking through olive groves, orange plantations and holm oak forests. Particularly exciting is the tower of the former fire station, with a good panoramic and unobstructed view of the town of Sóller and Soller’s harbour. The excursion to the Puig de Balitx with its really good viewpoint is highly recommended. The stalactite “Midday Cave”, in Mallorquin, “Sa Cova de Migdia”, is also definitely worth visiting. See our life in Mallorca section which definitely combines nature with exclusive real estate!
A tour to Puig de Balitx is also recommended. The mountain is one of the smaller ones in the region, but offers a really good viewpoint. There is also the Cove de Migidia stalactite cave, which is definitely worth a visit.
