Bunyola: Trails, Squares and Culture in Mallorca

Bunyola combines a distinctive townscape with walking paths, hiking destinations and a varied cultural calendar. The destinations differ by route type and occasion—from a stroll around the town to a longer cycling route.

Sa Plaça and the townscape

Sa Plaça is Bunyola’s village square. The town hall and Sant Mateu Church stand there; a traditional market is held in the square on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The days of the week provide a clear reference point if you would like to combine a visit to the town with the market.

The townscape includes cobbled lanes, steps, picturesque façades and mountains in the background. The stone Pujadors in the upper part of town are considered part of the cultural heritage. They invite you to take a stroll and offer views across Bunyola and its rooftops. The end of Carrer d’Orient is also highlighted as a particularly scenic viewpoint over the town’s landscape.

Walks, hikes and cycling route

A walking path leads from Bunyola past the station to Raixa; those who would like to extend the route can continue to Raixeta. Another path begins at Plaça de Bunyola, passes behind the church through the streets of Sant Josep and Doctor Rosselló, then follows the Camí de Caubet and reaches Son Serra. These routes connect different destinations and sections of trail, without specifying a walking time.

For a hike with a summit as its destination, a path leads from the square via s’Alqueria to the summit of sa Gubia. There you will find a viewpoint and the Leandre Ximenis refuge. Mountain paths from Bunyola also lead to the 819-metre-high Peñón de Honor, the highest point of the Comuna; from there, the view extends across the Serra de Tramuntana. The information about the elevation and viewpoints helps you distinguish these hikes from walking paths through the town.

A circular cycling route also starts in Bunyola: it runs through olive groves to the Coll de Sóller, continues via Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa, and then returns to Bunyola. When planning a cycling trip, you should take current route conditions into account.

Festivals and music in Bunyola

The Sant Mateu patron saint festival takes place on September 21. The programme includes exhibitions, concerts and recitals, theatre, a charity market, sports competitions, traditional games and workshops, as well as activities for children and young people. Programme details may change. The Festival de Música de Bunyola has continued as a long-standing tradition since 1985. At the 2025 edition, concerts were held at the Teatre Municipal and in Bunyola’s parish church; venues may vary from one edition to another.

At the Fira Bunyola amb ART, visitors can enjoy an artistic tour of Bunyola. Local artists present works in crafts, painting, literature, jewellery and ceramics. Les Beneïdes is celebrated on the first Sunday after Sant Antoni: animals and floats parade through the streets to be blessed. During the Santa Catalina festivities, the streets come alive with the Feria de montaña, featuring markets selling local produce and fully ecological handicrafts.

Other traditions also shape the festive calendar. A festival has been celebrated since ancient times to mark the end of the harvest season. Each year, one of Bunyola’s country estates welcomes residents for a traditional meal with music and dancing. During the Misa del Gallo, the Canto de la Sibila is performed in Bunyola’s church, a Mallorcan tradition recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

Raixa and Mallorca’s mountain landscape

The historic country estate of Raixa lies in the municipality of Bunyola, outside the town itself. Highlights for visitors include the monumental grand staircase, the large pond and the panoramic views. The lower gardens include an orchard, the garden dels Tarongers, the garden de la Galeria with a central fountain, and the garden d’Entrada with a small pond. The Centre Serra Tramuntana at Raixa presents the estate and the Serra de Tramuntana as important reference points for understanding Mallorca and its UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape.

On Mallorca, the Serra de Tramuntana is the largest protected natural area in the Balearic Islands. Its cultural landscape, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is characterised by agricultural terraces, interconnected waterworks including water mills, dry-stone structures and farmhouses. The GR-221, also known as the Ruta de la Pedra en Sec, crosses the Serra de Tramuntana. The historic Sóller train also runs through Bunyola; from the small station, you can take it through the Serra. If you are planning a train journey, check the timetable in advance.

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