Contemporary Penthouse With City Views In Santa Catalina
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sqft
Updated: April 6
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About the Property
Completed in 2024, this top floor penthouse presents a refined interpretation of Mediterranean living at the meeting point of Santa Catalina and Son Espanyolet. The two level home offers 267 square meters in total, with 130 square meters of interior space and generous outdoor areas that frame open city views and continuous natural light. The main level is arranged around a bright living, dining, a
Completed in 2024, this top floor penthouse presents a refined interpretation of Mediterranean living at the meeting point of Santa Catalina and Son Espanyolet. The two level home offers 267 square meters in total, with 130 square meters of interior space and generous outdoor areas that frame open city views and continuous natural light. The main level is arranged around a bright living, dining, and kitchen area that flows toward a large terrace, creating a calm atmosphere where daily life unfolds with ease. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms share the same thoughtful approach to space, while a separate laundry room enhances practicality.
The upper level is dedicated to a private solarium that expands the sense of openness. Sunlight, wide skies, and the gentle movement of the city below shape a setting suited for quiet mornings, relaxed evenings, or hosting with privacy. Interior styling can be tailored through the Ínsula Light, Shine, and Glam collections, each offering a different interpretation of minimalism and contemporary elegance. These curated options allow owners to shape their preferred tone, whether through subtle luminosity or a more polished finish.
Santa Catalina remains one of Palma’s most vibrant urban environments, known for the Santa Catalina Market, lively cafés, and a dining scene that blends local flavors with international influences. The nearby neighborhood of Son Espanyolet adds a more residential rhythm, with tree lined streets and small parks. The property sits within walking distance of Sa Faxina Park and the sports facilities of Es Fortí, while schools such as CEIP Escola Graduada and Escola Global Palma are easily reached. The promenade and the small sandy stretch of Playa de Palma near the marina are close enough for regular visits, enriching daily routines with sea air and waterfront paths.
Public transport is efficient, with EMT bus lines 5, 7, and 46 connecting the area to the historic center and wider Palma. Quick access to Avinguda Argentina and the Via de Cintura ring road supports smooth travel around the city and to the airport.
The building combines functionality and comfort through full accessibility, two elevators, and communal areas that include a swimming pool, landscaped garden, solarium, and a bright gym. A spacious lobby introduces the residence, while the two level parking area offers bicycle spaces and storage rooms. Air conditioning, a heat pump for hot water, and meticulous construction enhance modern living. This new penthouse unites considered design with an exceptional location at the heart of urban Palma.
Santa Catalina is Palma’s most energetic inner-city quarter, a former working-class fishing and market district that has evolved into the city’s most sought-after urban address without losing its authentic character. The streets around the Mercat de Santa Catalina retain a human scale, with low-rise buildings, independent traders, and a density of good restaurants that few Mediterranean city neighborhoods can match. The adjacent residential pocket of Son Espanyolet provides a quieter, tree-lined counterpoint, making the boundary between the two one of Palma’s most liveable urban seams.
The Mercat de Santa Catalina anchors daily life with fresh produce, fish, and a strong café culture. Restaurants including Patron Lunares, Cuit, and Molta Barra are within walking distance. Sa Faxina Park and the Passeig Maritim waterfront promenade are a short walk south, offering direct access to the marina and the sea.
Palma Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from Santa Catalina, reachable in around 15 to 20 minutes by car via the Via de Cintura ring road. The city’s EMT bus network connects the neighborhood to the historic centre and the wider metropolitan area. Palma operates as the Balearic Islands’ primary transport hub, with direct flights to most major European cities and year-round connections to Madrid and Barcelona, where high-speed rail links extend onward reach.