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From townhouse courtyards in the old town to modern villas in Son Vida and Portixol, Palma properties bring tight access and planning rules. Our local builders handle both with ease.
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You may also find our new local guides for Santa Maria del Cami, Binissalem and Inca useful.
You may also find our local guides for Illetes and Bendinat useful.
Need ongoing help rather than a build? See our dedicated pool service in Palma page for monthly contracts and repairs.
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Building a pool in Palma: what to know
Palma mixes dense old town streets with leafy residential districts, and the right pool solution changes from one street to the next. In Son Vida, Génova and La Bonanova there is room for full size concrete pools with generous terraces, while townhouses in Santa Catalina or El Terreno often call for compact plunge pools or rooftop options where the structure must be checked first.
Access is the big cost driver in the city. Narrow lanes in the historic centre rule out large excavators, so builders work with mini diggers or crane the shell over the building, which adds time and money. On flat plots in the outer districts a standard build is usually straightforward.
| Project type | Typical price 2026 |
|---|---|
| Concrete pool 8×4 m, tiled | EUR 18,000 to 30,000 |
| Fibreglass pool 7×3 m | EUR 12,000 to 20,000 |
| Full renovation of an existing pool | EUR 8,000 to 20,000 |
| Building permit | EUR 300 to 1,500 plus ICIO of 3 to 4 percent |
Palma is its own municipality and every fixed pool needs a licencia de obras from the Ajuntament de Palma. Expect one to three months of processing for a standard application, and budget for the ICIO construction tax of roughly 3 to 4 percent of the build cost on top of the licence fee.
Areas we cover nearby
We also cover Calvià and Andratx. For a full breakdown of prices across the island, see our pool cost guide. We also have local guides for Llucmajor and Santa Ponsa.
How much does a pool cost in Palma?
A tiled concrete pool of 8×4 metres typically costs EUR 18,000 to 30,000 in 2026, while a 7×3 metre fibreglass pool runs EUR 12,000 to 20,000. A full renovation of an existing pool is usually EUR 8,000 to 20,000.
Do I need a building permit for a pool in Palma?
Yes. Palma is its own municipality and requires a licencia de obras for any fixed pool. The licence fee is typically EUR 300 to 1,500 and the ICIO construction tax adds 3 to 4 percent of the build cost.
How long does a pool project take in Palma?
Permit processing takes one to three months. After that a concrete pool needs roughly six to ten weeks on site, while a fibreglass pool is often installed in two to four weeks.