Since the economic boom in the 1960's, there have been many positive changes in the island's infrastructure. Good road networks and excellent communications with the rest of Europe make Mallorca an enticing place in which to live or commute from. Add the glorious climate, spectacular landscapes and numerous cultural attractions, and you have an alluring destination for both visitors and potential residents.

Tourist developments are concentrated within a few compact areas, leaving the rest of the island impressively unspoilt - a welcome contrast to the Spanish coasts and the South of France, where the proliferation of caravans, camping areas, and high rise developments is an aesthetic nightmare.

The Mallorcans share the Spanish love of children, who are doted upon in restaurants and widely catered for with water parks, aquariums, reptile and safari parks, and an enchanting steam train ride to the picturesque village of Sóller. With a wide range of international schools available, and a safe, healthy lifestyle for their offspring, many parents are choosing Mallorca as an attractive location to bring their families.