On the south west coast lies the picturesque village Banyalbufar. High above the sea between steep terraces, you can find olive trees and tomato plantations. Pretty narrow streets invite you to discoveries. Here is something you can learn other Mallorca , which has not yet been overwhelmed by tourism. Some small bars and restaurants serve their meals, you sit high up on a sunny terrace overlooking the sea. A pretty ceramic shop offers its traditional products at favourable prices. Hikers will find a beautiful landscape for extended tours.
Banyalbufar the place, as it presents itself today, is due to the settlement of Arab immigrants from Andalusia attributed. The original name Banyalbahar is a combination of two words: "Banya" and "Bahar '.
'Banya' stands for the formation of a new branch and refers to the establishment of a Muslim community in the Serra de Tramuntana during the 10th Century. The second part, Bahar ', according to documents of the 13th Century, the Catalan, la mar 'or mar sa' or even the Latin, juxta mare ', that is, at close to the sea', removed. The original meaning of Moorish is consequently Banyalbufar, built near the sea '.
The inhabitants of Banyalbufar devoted themselves almost exclusively to agriculture, fishing played only a secondary importance. The focus was put on wheat, barley, legumes, olives, flax, hemp, saffron, and especially wine. The local grape “Malvasier” was highly valued. After their cultivation has long been neglected, it is now striving to be replanted. Prior to be protected by pirates attacks, were built defense towers at the highest points of the village - called Atalayas'. Worth mentioning are the Atalayas of the recently restored Torre del Verger, and defense tower of the monastery belonging to baronage.
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