Bunyola sits at 240 m on the lower spurs of the Serra de Tramuntana, the mountain range UNESCO lists as World Heritage, 14 km from Palma. The Ferrocarril de Sóller runs through the municipality on its way down to Palma. Its best-known house is Raixa, an Italian-style villa set in gardens designed by Pietro Lazzarini. Evil Under the Sun was filmed there in 1982; the designer Jil Sander once owned it, and it now belongs to the Island Council of Mallorca.
Bunyola
- Currency
- Euro (EUR, €). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas. ATMs are abundant; most charge €2–7 per foreign card withdrawal. Some shops request ID before accepting a credit card. €500 banknotes are not accepted in most shops.
- Language
- Catalan and Spanish are both official languages of the Balearic Islands; the majority speaks Catalan fluently alongside Spanish. English is common in tourism sectors and establishments.
- Power plug
- Europlug (Type C) and Schuko (Type F) sockets; 230 V, 50 Hz
- Visa
- Schengen area: EU, EEA and Swiss nationals enter on national ID card or passport. Many non-EU nationalities have 90-day visa-free access. Non-EEA citizens staying longer than 90 days require an advance visa.
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00 winter time, UTC+02:00 summer time from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October). Canary Islands are one hour behind mainland Spain.
- Tap water
- Safe to drink throughout Spain. In some southern regions it has high mineral content and may taste unfamiliar; locals often drink bottled water instead. Bottled water is inexpensive and widely available.
- Tipping
- Not mandatory or customary. In restaurants: not expected for simple meals or basic establishments; 5–10% in mid-range or upscale venues if service was exceptional. Always pay cash to the server, not on card. Taxi drivers and hotel staff may appreciate small tips in upscale settings but it is not expected.
- Emergency
- 112
When to go
Shoulder
Mar – May
Spring turns the Tramuntana slopes green and the days are mild enough for the gardens at Raixa and time outdoors in the hills.
High season
Jun – Aug
Summer is hot in the foothills and the whole island is at its busiest, with August the peak.
Shoulder
Sep – Oct
The heat eases, and the town celebrates its patron saint, San Mateo, on 21 September.
Low season
Nov – Feb
Winter brings short days and the rain of the Mallorcan wet season, and the town is at its quietest.
How long to stay
A day covers the town and the Raixa estate, and Palma is only 14 km away, so Bunyola works as a day out from the capital. Stay a second day if you want time in the Tramuntana countryside around Orient and Sa Font Seca, both of which lie inside the municipality.
Getting around
The Ferrocarril de Sóller, the line between Sóller and Palma, runs through the municipality. The town lies 14 km from Palma. The municipality covers 84.7 km² of the Tramuntana foothills, and the hamlets of Orient and Sa Font Seca sit well away from the town centre.
What to see
Destinations in Bunyola
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bunyola from Palma?
Bunyola lies 14 km from Palma, on the spurs of the Serra de Tramuntana.Is Bunyola on the Sóller railway?
Yes. The Ferrocarril de Sóller passes through the municipality on its way to Palma.What is Raixa?
Raixa is an estate in Bunyola: a large Italian-style villa surrounded by gardens designed by Pietro Lazzarini. The designer Jil Sander once owned it; the Island Council of Mallorca bought it afterwards, and it reopened to visitors in late 2018.Where was Evil Under the Sun filmed in Mallorca?
The 1982 film used the Raixa estate in Bunyola as a filming location.When is Bunyola's town festival?
The patron saint, San Mateo, is celebrated on 21 September.