There are several ways to discover Bunyola: on foot through the village, along paths to viewpoints and peaks, or by attending one of its festivals. When planning your trip, you can decide whether you mainly want to explore the village, go hiking or include cultural events.

Village square, steps and lanes

Sa Plaça is Bunyola’s village square. The town hall and the Sant Mateu church are located here, and a traditional market is held in the square on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Pujadors de Bunyola, stone stairways in the upper part of the village, are part of its cultural heritage. On a walk, they offer views over Bunyola and its rooftops. Cobbled lanes, steps and picturesque façades define the village, with the mountains rising behind them. The end of Carrer d’Orient is also noted as a viewpoint over the Bunyola landscape.

Walks and hiking destinations

A walking route leads from Bunyola past the station to Raixa; those who wish can extend it as far as Raixeta. Another route starts at Plaça de Bunyola, passes behind the church along Sant Josep and Doctor Rosselló streets, and then follows Camí de Caubet to Son Serra. Both routes start in the village but lead to different destinations.

For a hike, a path leads from the Plaça via s’Alqueria and continues uphill 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 la Comuna, with views of the Serra de Tramuntana. These details offer different destinations to consider when planning a hike: sa Gubia, with a viewpoint and refuge at the summit, and the Peñón de Honor, with its elevation and views across the Serra.

You can also plan a route from Bunyola on two wheels: a circular cycling route passes through olive groves to Coll de Sóller, continues via Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa, and eventually returns to Bunyola. If you prefer to travel by historic train, you can board at Bunyola’s small railway station and ride through the Serra de Tramuntana. The historic Sóller train passes through Bunyola; its wooden railway connects several of Mallorca’s most scenic places. Check the timetable before your trip.

Festivals, music and local markets

The Sant Mateu patron-saint festival takes place on 21 September. Its 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. Dates and programmes may change; check the details for the year of your trip. The Festival de Música de Bunyola has been held since 1985. In the 2025 edition, concerts took place at the Teatre Municipal and Bunyola’s parish church; venues may vary from one edition to the next.

At Fira Bunyola amb ART, visitors can enjoy an artistic tour of Bunyola. Local artists present works in crafts, painting, literature, jewellery and ceramics; programme details may change. Les Beneïdes is celebrated on the first Sunday after Sant Antoni: animals and festive floats parade through the streets to be blessed. During the Santa Catalina festivities, Bunyola comes alive for the Feria de montaña, with markets selling local products and entirely ecological handicrafts. A festival marking the end of the harvest season has also been celebrated since ancient times. Each year, one of the country estates welcomes local residents to a traditional meal with music and dancing.

Another tradition is the Canto de la Sibila, performed in Bunyola’s church during the Misa del Gallo. This song is a Mallorcan tradition recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

Raixa and the wider island context

The historic Raixa estate is in the municipality of Bunyola. Highlights for visitors include its monumental staircase, large pond and 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. At Raixa, the Centre Serra Tramuntana presents the estate and the Serra de Tramuntana as important points of reference for understanding Mallorca and its UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape.

On Mallorca, the Serra de Tramuntana is a UNESCO World Heritage mountain landscape with cliffs descending to the sea, green valleys and clear mountain streams. Its cultural landscape is shaped by agricultural terraces, interconnected water systems, including watermills, dry-stone structures and farmhouses. The GR 221, also known as the Ruta de la Pedra en Sec, crosses the Serra de Tramuntana.

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