Banyalbufar

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Banyalbufar is an old Moorish village on the coastline of the Serra de Traumantana Mountains of North West Mallorca.

The name "Banyalbufar" is of Arabic origin meaning 'little vineyard by the sea', a descriptive name that is as apt now as it was in Moorish times. The mountainside terraces they constructed then are still the dominant man-made feature of this beautiful stretch of coastline. Only the type of agriculture has changed since these times, the terraces having been given over to olives rather than the old vines. The viticulture of Mallorca is now based primarily in the lower regions of Santa Maria and Binissalem.

It is a quiet area completely unaffected by tourism excepting for a few cafes catering for day-trippers travelling the road from Puerto de Andratx to Soller, and a few that might be staying in one of the few small rural hotels or inns in the area.

If you are looking for a real get-away from the more touristy side of Mallorca, Banyalbufar should be on your list of places to visit.

Accessibility

The journey time from Palma de Mallorca and the airport to Banyalbufar is around 60 to 40 minutes - longer than it might seem from the map as you are heading into the mountains and some windy roads. The advantage of this is the peace and beautiful untouched surrounds that greet you in this area.

Property in Banyalbufar

This is a very beautiful location not far from Palma, so is a consideration for those seeking a real getaway. There are a few shops, nice restaurants and a small shingly beach.

Properties are old traditional townhouses as well as country house fincas in the surrounding countryside.

A few of the townhouses have been turned into apartments but there are no new developments here at all.

This is not a place to come if you are seeking a new build community apartment with a pool, or indeed lots of bars and nightlife!

Property Prices

Property prices in Banyalbufar are mid-range for old traditional villages of this nature. But there is never a lot of property on the market there so finding a good options may take a while if this is your chosen location.

Banyalbufar is a good alternative to Deia for those seeking a similar location with lower property prices and without the slight element of "glitz" that Deia has due to it famous residents.

Our advice if you are seriously interested in finding a property to buy in Banyalbufar is to brief us on exactly what you want and we will investigate the options. Banyalbufar is a very local property market and properties here will often not be publicly advertised on estate agent websites.

Click the link above to search for property in Banyalbufar, or contact us and we will send you the latest details.