Blog

On the Mallorca Plus blog you will find personal experiences, practical tips and up-to-date insights into life on Mallorca. We write from the perspective of people who live here: dealing with Spanish authorities, finding an affordable home, getting the kids into school, doctor visits, importing a car and the everyday differences between Germany and Spain. Every article is researched, fact-checked and updated regularly so you can rely on the information.

Our guides on applying for the NIE number, empadronamiento, registering as autónomo, Sanitas or Adeslas health insurance and the classic relocation checklist are especially popular. We also publish lifestyle articles on the most beautiful places on the island, hiking tours in the Tramuntana mountains, weekly markets, motorhome pitches and the best boat rentals in Port d'Andratx, Alcúdia and Palma. If you are new to Mallorca, start with the relocation checklist and the overview of the healthcare system.

Which topics can you expect?

• Arriving and authorities: NIE, TIE, empadronamiento, Certificado Digital and everything you need for your first few weeks.
• Housing and property: Rental contracts, running costs, buying, ITP transfer tax, the most popular places to live and realistic price comparisons.
• Mobility: Exchanging your driving licence, importing a car, taxi versus VTC, bus and train connections on the island.
• Health: Seguridad Social, private supplementary insurance, English- and German-speaking doctors, pharmacies and emergency numbers.
• Money and law: Tax liability, autónomo status, Modelo 720, inheritance, wills and bank accounts.
• Language and community: Learning Spanish, understanding Mallorquí, regulars' tables and meetups.

Missing a topic? Send us a message via the contact form. We are happy to use reader questions as a starting point for new articles. For a structured introduction we also recommend our topic overview, where all guides are sorted by category.