At First Fincas®, we think of ourselves as a family. Maybe this is because the business grew from an actual family. Our story begins in 1966, when Alexandro’s parents buy a house in the Mallorca countryside. There he meets Clara who later becomes his wife. The seeds of First Fincas® are planted… but it won’t grow just yet.
By 1985, Alexandro and his siblings have moved away from the family home and his parents make a big decision. They’ll rent their house. It makes no sense for such a beautiful place to stand empty when others can enjoy it, too. For five years, agents rent the property to holidaymakers chasing their own slice of the Mallorcan good life.
Yet, nothing about the deal seemed fair. Agencies took a big chunk — often in return for doing very little. Alexandro’s parents got less than they deserved. Travellers ended up paying more than they should. This is the final push that Alexandro, Clara and the family need to start First Fincas®.
So, in 1997, First Fincas® begins with one house. Their house. It also begins with an ethos. Our customers should pay a fair price. The owners of these unique properties must get a fair rental, much of which they plough right back into preserving their beautiful homes. And as an agency, we never expect something for nothing. We’ll earn our share with the service we provide. This ethos lives on.
Over two decades, many First Fincas® guests have made a connection with the people, landscapes, food, wine and traditions of Mallorca. But that doesn’t mean we have been 100% traditional.
We work in partnership with our owners to help them develop their properties to surprise and delight travellers. Their stones may be old (some are very old), but these villas deliver a 21st-century experience. Everyone has a private swimming pool. You won’t see these properties advertised anywhere else.
