Terraced fields of Banyalbufar on the west coast

Serra de Tramuntana (Northwest)

Banyalbufar

Banyalbufar is a coastal village in the south-western Tramuntana, known for its terraced slopes above the sea and its revived Malvasía winegrowing.

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The terraces were built for growing vines and vegetables.

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Banyalbufar lies on the Ma-10 coast road between Estellencs and Esporles. The terraced fields – the marjades – stretch from the village down to the sea and form a centuries-old irrigation system. You swim at a small pebble cove and hike on the Camí des Correu to Esporles. The sunset at the Torre del Verger is one of the best-known destinations on the west coast.

Is Banyalbufar right for your holiday?

Well suited for

  • Quiet stays with sea views over terraced fields
  • Wine lovers – Malvasía is grown here again
  • Hikers on the paths towards Esporles and Estellencs

Less suited for

  • Families who want a sandy beach
  • Nightlife

At a glance

Region
Serra de Tramuntana (Northwest)
From the airport
45 km · approx. 45 min
Without a car
2/5
Nearby beaches
Cala Banyalbufar
Coordinates
39.6867, 2.5147

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  • Beach2/5
  • Peace and quiet5/5
  • Nightlife1/5
  • Families2/5
  • Culture3/5
  • Food & drink3/5

On the ground

What makes Banyalbufar special

Ses Marjades de Banyalbufar

The terraced fields with their historic irrigation system shape the entire slope between the village and the sea.

Malvasía winegrowing

The village's traditional grape variety has been grown and made into wine again for some years.

Torre del Verger

The watchtower on the coast road west of the village is a classic sunset spot.

Sights

What to see in Banyalbufar

In the surrounding area

  • Port des Canonge: a small fishing hamlet with a pebble cove and old boathouses, reached via a winding access road from the Ma-10.
  • Camí des Correu: a historic postal route between Banyalbufar and Esporles, once used to carry goods and messages.
  • Further towards Andratx: Estellencs with the pebble cove of Cala Estellencs and the Mirador de Ricardo Roca.

Accommodation

Where to stay in Banyalbufar?

Small country and boutique hotels make up most of the choice, along with historic fincas on the hillside with sea views. Banyalbufar is not a hotel resort in the classic sense.

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Getting around locally

The village is small and can be explored on foot; the path to the cove is steep. A car makes sense for the surrounding area – parking is limited.

Bus connections: TIB bus line 200 connects Banyalbufar with Palma via Esporles.

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Beaches

Swimming near Banyalbufar

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Location of Banyalbufar and the nearest beaches.

Beaches

Beaches near Banyalbufar in detail

  • Cala de Banyalbufar ↗

    Rock/pebble cove with waterfall · Banyalbufar

    Location:
    Descent from the village below the terraces
    Ground:
    Pebbles/rock
    Families:
    no (steep access)
    Facilities:
    none
    Food & drink:
    none
    Parking:
    none
    Bus:
    no
    Special feature:
    natural freshwater waterfall onto the beach
    Start route ↗

Food & Drink

Restaurants in Banyalbufar

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Bars & cafés

Coffee, aperitifs and evenings in Banyalbufar

Traditional bars & cafés

Everyday places for coffee, breakfast, tapas and an afternoon beer – explicitly not nightlife.

Culinary discoveries

Specialities around Banyalbufar

Terrace culture means two things here: the revived Malvasía winegrowing and the olive oil from the Tramuntana slopes.

Topics around Banyalbufar

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Frequently asked questions about Banyalbufar

Can you swim in Banyalbufar?

Yes, at a small pebble/rock cove below the village – details in the beach section of this page.

What is Malvasía?

A traditional local grape variety whose cultivation has been revived in Banyalbufar.

How do you get to Banyalbufar?

Via the Ma-10 coast road from Palma or Valldemossa, or alternatively by scheduled bus.

Route

Image credits: Terraced fields of Banyalbufar on the west coast: Photo Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons