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Jardines Alfabia, Bunyola
Lovely gardens & manor house in Bunyola
These classical gardens by the entrance to the Soller tunnel are a legacy of the Arab talent for landscaping and irrigation. Their name derives from al fabi, 'jar of olives' in Arabic. They were probably designed by Benihabet, the Muslim governor of Inca who converted to Christianity following the Spanish invasion.
A flight of steps lined with tall palms leads to a covered walkway - from here you can strike off to see lily ponds, bamboo groves or citrus trees growing in the shadow of the mountains. If you have just driven over the Coll de Soller and are in need of a rest, this would make a lovely spot for a siesta.
Take a book or some postcards, find a seat in the shade, then drift off to sleep to the sound of gently flowing water. You may want to try their orange juice - apparently it is some of the best to be found on the island!
Visitor comments
- "I love these gardens. There's something very peaceful about the place and how the gardens are laid out. It dates back to the 12th century and has strong Moorish influences." - Trip Advisor
- "Gorgeous gardens, very relaxed and not busy. The cafe in the gardens is basic, but for refreshments is good. Freshly squeezed orange juice is delicious. Fascinating seeing the use of water irrigation and lots of Moorish history and art." - Trip Advisor
- "This little gem is set just before the tunnel to Soller, coming from Palma. It's a bit expensive for what you get to see, but still worth a visit. Gardens are lovely and give you a flavour of Moorish Mallorca. Drinking fresh orange juice in the patio bar is quite enjoyable. We also loved the inner rooms of the hacienda. There were very few tourists, which was great." - Trip Advisor
When to come
From November to March, the open on Fridays from 09:30 to 17:30 and Saturday from 09:30 to 13:00. From April to October, every day from 09:30 to 18:30.
How to get passes
Tickets cost 5.50€ in winter and 6.50€ in summer. Free for children under 10.
