Are you thinking of escaping to Búger in Mallorca?
In this small town in the north of the island, among almond tree crops and windmills peeking out from the fields, everything moves at a different speed. It is a place with beautiful views of the Serra de Tramuntana where you can enjoy two worlds: inland calm and, a few kilometers away, incredible turquoise beaches.
Charming viewpoints, walking or cycling routes, and that authentic Mallorca that is lived with bread, oil, and long after-dinner conversations also await you.
Let us tell you more about Búger in Mallorca!
What to see in Búger and what makes it special
Búger is one of the smallest municipalities in Mallorca. It is in the heart of the Raiguer region, surrounded by almond and carob trees, and windmills that remind us that its past was entirely agricultural.
You can start getting to know it from the Plaça de la Constitució, the heart of the town, where they set up a weekly market with local products on Saturday mornings and a great atmosphere in which everyone talks and greets each other.
A couple of steps away you have the Iglesia de Sant Pere, the construction that attracts all eyes and dates from the 16th century.
Spread your gaze around the corners and you will find the centuries-old stone crosses embedded in the facades or in the old limits of the town, such as that of Santo Cristo or Cas Mestre.
Búger in Mallorca also boasts windmills: the Molinar de Búger aligns several towers on the eastern hill and provides the most recognizable postcard of the municipality. At sunset, with the sky orange, it is a mandatory stop to take some photos.
In addition to its visible heritage, Búger has other details that make it unique. For example, traditional crafts still survive here: artisan pieces such as blown glass bells, wooden spoons, or cowbells are made in the town.
If you feel like stretching your legs, the town hall proposes urban and rural itineraries that leave from the square and link paths between farms, bridges, and pine forests.
Nature and routes in Mallorca near Búger
If anything defines Búger in Mallorca, it is its absolute nature and tranquility.
The town is surrounded by farmland, fruit trees, windmills, and dirt roads that you can travel practically alone.
From certain points of the town you can see the silhouette of the Bay of Alcúdia in the distance and, on clear days, even the peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana silhouetted on the horizon.
In almond blossom season—late winter—the surroundings are covered with a white-pink blanket of flowers that turns any walk or car ride into a visual spectacle. And, if you come in summer, the clear nights will allow you to see an incredible starry sky thanks to the low light pollution in the area.
Several simple routes start from the town that will allow you to explore the surroundings by bike. We recommend the route towards Campanet, a place known for the impressive Campanet Caves, which you can enjoy in the form of a circular itinerary. Another popular excursion is to go towards Sa Pobla and the s’Albufera Natural Park, the best place on the island to observe birds in the wetlands.
And if you prefer to walk, there are multiple options for walks and small hikes. From Búger you can take a rural route to the hermitage of Sant Miquel, a pleasant walk between fields, or to the Fonts Ufanes, curious natural springs that sprout from the ground intermittently after rains.
Another fantastic excursion is to climb the Puig de Santa Magdalena, a hill in the nearby Inca district. You can drive in 10 minutes to its base and then ascend on foot along a short path to the top, where a hermitage and a viewpoint with 360° views of the island await you.
In short, Búger in Mallorca is an excellent starting point for routes of all kinds.
Beaches and coves near Búger
From Búger you can quickly get down to the Bay of Alcúdia where you will find the Playa de Muro—with turquoise waters, fine sand, and six kilometers of promenade—and other beaches as long and family-friendly as Playa de Alcúdia.
And if your body asks you to visit one of the best coves in Mallorca, take note: Cala Formentor, Alcanada or Es Barcarès. All of them are quite close to Búger and are also a mandatory stop if it is your first time on the island.
Where to eat in Búger
Eating in Búger is a safe bet: little offer, a lot of charm, and typical Mallorcan food everywhere. The essential is the Bar Restaurante Poliesportiu—next to the sports center—; a place with a family atmosphere and a menu that shines in grilled meats and paellas.
In the center you will also find simple bars for a mid-morning coffee, a freshly made ensaimada, or a pa amb oli, perfect for recharging your batteries.
And don’t leave without trying the bread of Búger, famous on the island and ideal to take with sobrasada or cheese from Maó.
If you fancy something more formal, Restaurante s’Hostal awaits you on the outskirts, an old inn with rustic rooms, grilled meats, and Mallorcan cuisine classics: pa amb oli trempat, homemade tumbet, or steak.
More variety? 5 km away you have Sa Pobla and Campanet with more restaurants and cellers.
How much time do you need to explore Búger in Mallorca?
Being a small municipality—just over 1,000 inhabitants—, its basics can be seen in half a day, but if you want to soak up its calm and take advantage of all the routes that are nearby, the ideal is to dedicate a full day or, even better, a whole weekend.
Of course, as staying in this area is complicated, we leave you here the best accommodations of Ideal Property, which are not in Muro, but from the nearby municipalities you can arrive in a jiffy—about 10 or 15 minutes—.
Why choose us? Because we offer houses and farms with all the comforts you can imagine, at good prices and a step away from places as iconic as the Puerto de Pollença, the Bay of Alcúdia or Búger itself.
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