Practical guides for living and buying in Alcudia

This category gathers the most operational guides on the blog: the ones that answer the questions that come up once the decision to buy (or to move) is made, and that can make the difference between a villa that ages well and one that creates ongoing problems after three summers.

The first axis is technical: how to choose orientation and materials for a coastal home. The guide on orientation, breezes and salt goes into detail on how the prevailing wind direction affects comfort, maintenance and energy efficiency. It is recommended reading before closing on a plot.

The second axis is everyday villa life: how to prepare it for winter stays, how to choose a pool, what insurance policies a luxury home actually needs (including specific coverage for storms and water damage), what low-water Mediterranean gardening works in this climate, and what to demand in terms of home automation and energy efficiency in a new villa.

The third axis is logistical: how to get around the island, real travel times to the airport per season, public transport options and small everyday matters that only become apparent once you live here. All guides are written for owners, not for occasional visitors, and every recommendation comes with concrete reasoning, not generic opinion.