Moving to Mallorca, Menorca & Ibiza from the UK
The Balearics ask a little more of a move — there is a sea crossing at the end of it — but for many people that is precisely the appeal. Island life sets its own pace, and Mallorca in particular has grown into a year-round home for a large, settled international community rather than a summer-only escape.
Each island has its own character: Mallorca’s mix of a proper capital city and quiet mountain villages, Menorca’s slower and greener calm, and Ibiza’s surprising depth away from the well-known nightlife.
Who moves to the Balearic Islands?
Families and professionals choosing Palma’s city-plus-sea lifestyle, sailors and sea-lovers, creatives and remote workers, and second-home owners committing to island life full time.
Where people settle
- Palma de Mallorca A genuine Mediterranean capital — cathedral, old town, marina and an international school network.
- Sóller & the Tramuntana Orange groves and a UNESCO-listed mountain range for those wanting Mallorca away from the coast.
- Menorca (Maó & Ciutadella) A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve; quieter, greener and more family-paced than its neighbours.
- Ibiza (Santa Eulària & the north) Beyond the clubs, a laid-back island of hill villages, coves and a strong wellness scene.
The route from the UK
Island moves combine an overland leg to a Spanish mainland port with a ferry crossing to the island. We coordinate both halves so your belongings move as one managed job rather than something you have to hand off midway. Because sailings and vehicle space need booking together, island moves reward a little more planning up front — we walk you through it.
We arrange island moves from London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds and across the UK.
Settling in
- Cars can travel on the ferry, but many islanders find a smaller, local runaround makes more sense than shipping a large UK vehicle.
- Island property comes in every form from a Palma apartment to a rural finca — the latter often means wells, septic tanks and land to maintain, so know what you are taking on.
- Winter is quiet and some coastal businesses close; Palma, Maó and the larger towns stay lively year round if you want life beyond the season.
Palma routinely lands on "best places to live" lists for its blend of a walkable historic centre, an international airport and the sea at the end of the street. The Serra de Tramuntana behind it is pure drama — terraced hillsides that have been farmed for a thousand years.
Moving to the Balearic Islands?
Tell us what you’re taking and where from. We’ll come back to talk through the next step.
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