Local guide
Villas in Banyalbufar, Mallorca
3 villas · Our villas in Banyalbufar, with a local guide to the area: getting there, beaches, restaurants, services and what staying here is like.
Villas in Banyalbufar
- Sa Terra Rotja Valldemossa/Deià · Bedrooms: 4 · Guests: 8 From €5,100 per night
- Villa Son Balagueret Valldemossa/Deià · Bedrooms: 4 · Guests: 8 From €3,300 per night
- Sa Punta de S'Aguila Valldemossa/Deià · Bedrooms: 5 · Guests: 10 From €6,400 per night
Staying in Banyalbufar
Banyalbufar is a Serra de Tramuntana municipality of agricultural terraces that run down towards the Mediterranean. It comprises Banyalbufar village and Port des Canonge. A stay here centres on the village, the terraced coast and small natural coves.
Getting there from Banyalbufar
- Palma airport (PMI)
- 32.8 km · about 39 min by car
- Palma city centre
- 31.1 km · about 45 min by car
Driving distance from the town centre of Banyalbufar, Google Maps, checked October 12, 2026. The villa itself may be a few minutes closer or further, and summer traffic adds time.
What staying here is like
- It suits walkers who want local coastal paths, including the signed route from Torre des Verger to sa Pera de s'Ase.
- Beach time here centres on natural coves with pebble, gravel or coarse-sand shores rather than serviced resort beaches.
- Food and wine-minded guests can seek out local Malvasia: the Balearic tourism board notes that several wineries in the area offer tours and tastings.
- For days without a car, TIB line 202 links Palma, Esporles, Banyalbufar and Estellencs; check the current timetable, and treat line 131 as seasonal.
Towns and villages
- Banyalbufar village: The village sits on the slopes of the Serra de Tramuntana, with cultivated terraces overlooking the sea and a historic centre.
- Port des Canonge: The municipality's natural port is a small coastal settlement with fishing sheds and a coarse-sand-and-stone shore.
- The terraced coast: Agricultural terraces extend from Banyalbufar towards the sea; the town's terrace system developed around the collection and distribution of groundwater.
Beaches and coves
- Cala Banyalbufar: A pebble-and-gravel cove with some sand and Posidonia, reached by a steep descent from the village; suitable footwear is useful.
- Port des Canonge beach: A coarse-sand-and-stone beach beside the natural harbour and fishing sheds, often with Posidonia and without beach services.
- Cala Port de sa Pedra de s'Ase: A very small cove below Torre des Verger, reached on foot and without services; take water and walking footwear.
Highlights
- Torre des Verger: A circular coastal watch and signal tower built in 1579, and the only such tower in Banyalbufar.
- Torre des Verger to sa Pera de s'Ase: An official low-difficulty return walk of 2.2 km, descending from the tower to the small fishermen's harbour at sa Pera de s'Ase.
- Volta del General path: This walking route links Banyalbufar with Port des Canonge; the tourism board advises appropriate footwear.
- Banyalbufar Malvasia: The local Cooperativa de Sa Malvasia produces white, sweet and rosé wines under the Vi de la Serra de Tramuntana-Costa Nord designation.
Restaurants
- Ca'n Paco (Banyalbufar village): A restaurant in Banyalbufar village listed among the municipality's visitor-service dining venues.
- Son Borguny (Banyalbufar village): A restaurant in Banyalbufar village listed among the municipality's visitor-service dining venues.
- Ca'n Mado (Port des Canonge): A restaurant in Port des Canonge listed among the municipality's visitor-service dining venues.
Listed from official tourism and municipal sources. Opening days change with the season, so book ahead.
Services and practicalities
- UBS Banyalbufar: The Balearic Health Service basic health unit is on Carrer Comte de Sallent, 30; its reference centre is CS Esporles (Tramuntana).
- Farmàcia Belenguer-Marquez: The municipal commercial guide lists this pharmacy on Carrer Comte de Sallent, 26 in Banyalbufar.
- Sa Botiga de Banyalbufar: The municipal commercial guide lists this food shop on Carrer Comte de Sallent, 7 in Banyalbufar.
- TIB bus line 202: Line 202 connects Palma Intermodal Station with Esporles, Banyalbufar and Estellencs; use the TIB timetable for current departures.
- Port des Canonge: Port des Canonge is Banyalbufar's natural port and has a small beach, fishing sheds and nearby restaurants.
Weekly markets
- Banyalbufar: Sunday, Plaça de la Vila
- Banyalbufar: Thursday, Banyalbufar village
Good to know
- The final road approach to Port des Canonge is very winding. Drive carefully and follow the signs.
- The descent on foot from Banyalbufar village to Cala Banyalbufar is steep; the Balearic tourism board says it is not suitable for children.
- Port des Canonge beach has no services, and Cala Port de sa Pedra de s'Ase is also without services; plan water and footwear before setting out.
- TIB described line 131 as operating from 1 April to 31 October in its 2025 announcement. Check the current TIB timetable before relying on it.
Sources
- Visit Banyalbufar: municipality overview
- Visit Banyalbufar: town, markets and transport
- Visit Banyalbufar: visitor services and restaurants
- Visit Banyalbufar: commercial guide
- Visit Banyalbufar: local routes
- Balearic Islands Tourism: Banyalbufar municipality
- Balearic Islands Tourism: Port des Canonge beach
- Balearic Islands Tourism: Cala Banyalbufar
- Balearic Islands Tourism: Cala Port de sa Pedra de s'Ase
- Balearic Islands Tourism: Torre Verger
- IB-Salut: UBS Banyalbufar
- Balearic Islands Gastronomy: Cooperativa de Sa Malvasia de Banyalbufar
- TIB: seasonal line 131 announcement
- MICHELIN Guide: Banyalbufar restaurant search
Questions about staying in Banyalbufar
Which Banyalbufar beaches work for a natural cove day?
Cala Banyalbufar has a pebble-and-gravel shore and a steep descent from the village. Port des Canonge has coarse sand and stones beside fishing sheds, but no beach services. Cala Port de sa Pedra de s'Ase is smaller and reached on foot.
Can we walk to Port des Canonge?
Yes. The Balearic tourism board identifies the Volta del General as the walking route from Banyalbufar to Port des Canonge and advises suitable footwear.
Is there public transport from Banyalbufar?
TIB line 202 links Palma Intermodal Station with Esporles, Banyalbufar and Estellencs. The TIB also publicised a seasonal line 131 connection in 2025, so check the current timetable before travelling.
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Researched and written by the Isle of Mallorca team from official municipal and tourism sources. Updated: .