Son Vida, Mallorca · Luxury Villas in Palma's Prestigious Golf Hub
SON VIDA VILLA AGLAYA
Villa Aglaya is an architectural statement in exposed concrete, glass and Mediterranean natural stone, set within the elevated terrain of one of Mallorca's most
4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · 455 m² · 2635 m²
VILLA BRISE
Completed in 2020, this detached villa pairs a restrained modern volume with natural materials: a natural-stone façade topped by a planted green roof that settl
3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms · 275 m² · 598 m²
SON VIDA VILLA
Set on a hillside plot of approximately 3,000 m² within one of Palma's most established residential addresses, this three-floor villa was built in 2002 and has
5 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · 486 m² · 3000 m²
SON VIDA VILLA BRIE
Built in 2025 on a 1,009 m² plot in one of Son Vida's quieter residential streets, this fully furnished villa of approximately 500 m² of constructed area is a c
4 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms · 500 m² · 1000 m²
SON VIDA VILLA
This newly built villa unfolds across four levels on a wooded plot of approximately 2,095 square metres, its architecture defined by cantilevered concrete volum
6 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms · 834 m² · 2095 m²
SON VIDA
Built in 2013 and finished with real care, this four-bedroom villa brings together two architectural languages that rarely sit so comfortably side by side. Outs
4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · 480 m² · 1000 m²
MOSSA II
A 3,274 sqm plot sold with a fully approved architectural project and an active building licence, ready for construction to begin. A buyer can proceed directly
7 bedrooms · 7 bathrooms · 937 m² · 3274 m²
MOSSA III
Mossa III is offered as a development opportunity: a 2,366 m² plot sold with a fully approved architectural project, an active building licence valid through 20
7 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms · 784 m² · 2366 m²
Find your perfect Mallorca luxury home
Son Vida is a gated hillside estate ten minutes northwest of central Palma, and for half a century it has been the island's reference address for significant villas. The formula has not changed: controlled access, mature pine-lined streets, plots measured in thousands of square metres, and views that sweep across the bay of Palma. What has changed is the housing stock — alongside the classic 1970s and 1980s mansions, a wave of new contemporary villas has raised the architectural standard considerably.
Property in Son Vida means detached villas, full stop. There are no apartment blocks and no commercial streets; the estate is purely residential, built around three golf courses and the Castillo Hotel Son Vida. Buyers here want privacy with proximity: school runs, the airport and Palma's restaurants are all within twenty minutes, yet the estate itself is quiet enough to hear the golf course sprinklers at dusk.
The market splits into three tiers: older villas with renovation potential, typically from around €2.5M to €4M; reformed and recent family villas from roughly €4M to €8M; and new signature builds and large estates from €10M upwards. Our curated portfolio covers all three, and much of the best Son Vida stock moves discreetly rather than through public listings.
Three courses define the estate: Son Vida Golf, the island's oldest, opened in 1964; Son Muntaner, the flagship championship course; and Son Quint, all operated under the Arabella Golf umbrella alongside the Sheraton and Castillo hotels. Villas fronting Son Muntaner's fairways are among the most requested positions on the hill.
The estate's internal geography matters more than outsiders assume. The lower entrance side is closest to Palma and the international schools of the southwest; the upper streets carry the widest bay views but more wind in winter. Security is a genuine feature, with controlled gates and patrols, which is a decisive factor for owners who leave the house empty for months. Daily life leans on Palma itself — there are no shops inside Son Vida — with the Porto Pi shopping centre and the marina at hand, and the Paseo Marítimo reachable in twelve minutes. It suits buyers who want an estate life with a capital city attached.
How much does a villa in Son Vida cost?
Entry to the estate realistically starts around €2.5M to €3.5M for older villas needing modernisation. Renovated family villas typically ask €4M to €8M. New contemporary builds with bay views begin around €8M to €10M and the largest estates exceed €20M. Plot value underpins everything: land in Son Vida rarely comes to market and holds its worth even when the house on it does not.
What is living in Son Vida like day to day?
Quiet, green and private. Mornings mean golf, tennis or the terrace; everything else — markets, restaurants, schools, the marina — sits ten to twenty minutes downhill in Palma. There is no village centre and no walking to a café, which suits some owners perfectly and frustrates others. Families use it well: safe streets, space for children, and the international schools of Calvià within a school-run radius.
What kinds of property exist in Son Vida?
Detached villas only, across three generations: classic Mediterranean mansions from the estate's first decades, many on the largest plots; solid 1990s and 2000s family villas, often worth buying to reform; and contemporary new builds with infinity pools, lifts and full domotics. A handful of building plots trade occasionally. There are no apartments or townhouses — buyers wanting lock-up-and-leave formats usually look at Palma or Portals instead.
Is Son Vida straightforward for international buyers?
Yes — the estate has been international since its creation, and the buyer pool today is German, British, Scandinavian, Swiss and increasingly American. The purchase process is standard Spanish practice: NIE, bank account, independent lawyer, notary. Given the values involved, structuring advice matters; many owners take specific tax counsel on wealth tax and ownership structure before completing. We introduce clients to experienced local advisers as a matter of course.
Which parts of Son Vida are most sought after?
Frontline golf positions on Son Muntaner and Son Vida Golf lead demand, followed by the upper streets with open bay views across Palma. The area near the Castillo Hotel carries the estate's historic prestige. Lower Son Vida trades some elevation for quicker access to the city and schools. There is no weak address inside the gates — the meaningful differences are view, plot orientation and street noise from the estate's few through-roads.