Holiday homes and villas in Artá

Artá, in the northeast of Mallorca, has a wide and varied range of accommodation: 109 houses and villas available, with prices ranging from 249 euros per night up to an average of 1,158. Most are villas with private pools (76), followed by holiday homes (33), and to a lesser extent hotels, apartments and the occasional guesthouse. The average rating is around 3.6 stars, so don't expect widespread extreme luxury, but rather comfortable and well-equipped properties, many of them with rural charm.

When choosing an area, it's worth distinguishing three zones. The old town of Artà, with cobbled streets and the church of Sant Salvador, is ideal if you want to walk to bars, restaurants and the Tuesday market; here you'll find houses such as Casa Abeurador, which stands out for its inner courtyard and its central location. The coastal area, especially towards Colònia de Sant Pere or Betlem, is further from the village (about 15-20 minutes by car) but offers proximity to quiet coves and sea views; it's the best option if you're looking for peace and quiet and don't mind driving every day. In between, the rural estates scattered across the countryside, such as Finca Bionic or Can Sua, offer total privacy and large plots, although you depend on a vehicle for everything. Son Calletes, for example, is a good example of a house renovated with traditional materials in an agricultural setting.

The differences between properties are not only about location. Villas usually have a garden, pool and terrace with barbecue, and are designed for groups or families; holiday homes are smaller and often share traditional Mallorcan style, with wooden beams and exposed stone. Hotels and apartments, although in the minority, offer services such as reception or daily cleaning, something you won't find in private houses. Before booking, check whether the price includes sheets and towels, water and electricity consumption (in summer air conditioning can send the bill soaring if it's not included), and whether there's a security deposit. Also look at the cancellation policies, because many houses require an advance payment of 30% or 50%.

As for prices, high season (July and August) is the most expensive and usually requires minimum stays of one week. If you want accommodation to cost less, aim for May, June or September: the weather is still good for the pool and prices drop by between 20% and 40%. To get there, the most practical option is to fly to Palma de Mallorca and rent a car at the airport; from there it's about 70 kilometres along the MA-15 motorway to Artà, roughly an hour. Public transport exists (bus line from Palma), but it's infrequent and won't let you move freely between the estates and the coves, so a car is almost essential. Within the village, everything is done on foot, and for nearby beaches such as Cala Torta or Cala Mesquida, the drive is 15 to 25 minutes.