Capdepera, in Mallorca, tops the national ranking for the increase in housing prices during the first half of 2026. An average 80 square metre home now costs €68,344 more than in January, according to the Fotocasa Real Estate Index.
The Mallorcan municipality of Capdepera has become the place in Spain where housing has become most expensive in the first six months of 2026. According to the Fotocasa Real Estate Index, an average 80 square metre home now costs €68,344 more than in January, reaching a total of €386,022.
The increase in Capdepera more than triples the national average, which stands at an additional €18,929 for a home of the same characteristics, representing an 8.2% increase across Spain. In total, 309 of the 378 municipalities analysed by Fotocasa recorded higher prices in June than in January.
The increase in Capdepera is the highest in absolute terms in the entire country, ahead of Sant Feliu de Llobregat (€63,857) and Sant Pere de Ribes (€62,082), both in Barcelona. They are followed by Manilva (Málaga), with €58,410, and Los Alcázares (Murcia), with €51,913.
In the Llevant i Migjorn region, where Capdepera is located, the rise in housing prices has been particularly intense. Another Mallorcan municipality, Alcúdia, also appears on the list of the twenty largest increases, with a rise of €41,538, bringing the total to €362,802.
The average price of housing in Capdepera was already high at the beginning of the year, but the upward trend has accelerated during the first half of 2026. For residents and potential buyers, this represents a significant additional cost when acquiring a property in the area.
Fotocasa's data shows that the largest increases are concentrated in island, coastal, and metropolitan markets. In the case of the Balearic Islands, tourist pressure and foreign demand continue to push prices up, especially in municipalities with holiday appeal like Capdepera.
Since January, eight out of ten municipalities with comparable data have seen an increase in housing costs. Only 69 locations recorded declines. In Capdepera, the percentage increase is 21.5% in just six months, a rate that doubles the national average.
For the residents of Capdepera, access to housing has become more difficult. Those looking to buy an 80 square metre property in January needed €317,678; now they require almost €70,000 more. This difference is equivalent to the average annual salary of several households on the island.
The Fotocasa Real Estate Index also indicates that, in percentage terms, the largest increase occurred in Bigastro (Alicante), with 42.2%. However, in euros, Capdepera is the most affected municipality.
The situation in Capdepera reflects a general trend in the Balearic Islands, where the supply of housing fails to meet demand, putting upward pressure on prices. For local buyers, experts recommend acting quickly if they have the purchasing capacity, although they warn that the market may continue to rise.
The Fotocasa report concludes that the first half of 2026 has been particularly intense in the Spanish real estate market, with widespread increases. In Capdepera, the record increase marks a turning point for those looking to settle in the municipality.
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