Why move to Manacor
An alternative to fashionable Palma, Manacor is a down-to-earth working city with a historic heart and easy access to the island’s gorgeous east coast.
It’s perhaps not what most people have in mind when they think of Majorca, but the industrious second city has a distinctive and friendly atmosphere that makes its residents and visitors feel at home.
Manacor is one of Spain’s oldest inhabited settlements with an historic old town of narrow streets leading to the great Gothic church which dominates the low rise houses and buildings that surround it.
Manacor is also home to the Balearics only Via Verde, a 29 kilometre walking trail of huge natural variety. You are also near to the pretty port town of Porto Cristo, the superb beaches of Cala Millor and the dazzling underground caves of Drach.
Community
Although predominantly a Spanish town of around 30,000 inhabitants, Manacor does have a sizable international community, most of who are to be found in the more rural surrounding areas.
Property
Manacor has been developed over many centuries and you will find a great choice of properties here, with townhouses and apartments in the city. Head to the surrounding countryside if you are looking for larger villas or fincas (farmhouses).
Amenities
You’ll find all the usual supermarkets, shops and day to day amenities here, many of which are to be found in the city’s pedestrianised area along with a weekly market. There are also excellent sporting facilities including the Rafael Nadal Tennis Centre, founded by the city’s most famous resident.
Transport
Manacor is connected to Palma and its airport by a speedy motorway, a journey of less than an hour. The city has many bus links and a train station with an hourly service taking you to and from the capital.
Employment
There are a variety of jobs to explore in Manacor, with many expats finding work in the tourism and property industries. You are also within reasonable commuting distance of busy Palma for a wider range of opportunities.
Health
Residents in Manacor are served by a public hospital and there are several health centres and pharmacies, many with English speaking staff and doctors.
Schools
Together with a variety of Spanish language state schools, English speaking residents can also explore an international education at the Crestatx school, 45 minutes to the north.
Cost of Living
On what can be quite a costly island, Manacor offers a slightly cheaper alternative to the resorts and the costlier capital city.