creu d'en Borralló near Bunyola
The creu d'en Borralló is one of those small historic sites in Mallorca that can easily be overshadowed by better-known estates, gardens, and mountain villages. It is located near Bunyola in the northwest of the island. The Catalan name itself—“creu” means cross—points to a local monument and draws attention to a less conspicuous layer of Mallorca’s cultural heritage. Those specifically seeking small historic landmarks will find a reason here to take a closer look at Bunyola.
Bunyola lies at the foot of the Serra d’Alfàbia on the southern side of the Tramuntana mountains, marking the transition between the plain around Palma and the wooded slopes of the northwest. The creu d'en Borralló can therefore be included as a worthwhile cultural stop during a stay in the village or an excursion into the surrounding mountain landscape.
No reliable visiting hours or admission information are available for the attraction. Before making a special trip, it is therefore advisable to check current accessibility and verify the exact map location. This makes it clear what to expect here: a local historic site near Bunyola.
Getting There and Parking
When driving from the greater Palma area, the approach to Bunyola does not involve a spectacular mountain pass. The route first follows the Ma-20 and then the Ma-11, which connects Palma with the Tramuntana area. Important for planning: The stated distances and driving times apply only as far as Bunyola, not directly to the creu d'en Borralló. The final stretch must be planned using the attraction’s map location and the local road layout.
From Central Palma
The road distance from central Palma to Bunyola is 21 kilometres. The drive takes around 32 minutes and follows the Ma-20 and Ma-11. The Ma-20 provides the connection out of the city before the Ma-11 heads north towards Bunyola. Once in Bunyola, the village name alone should not be used as the navigation destination: the detailed map view is essential for reaching the creu d'en Borralló. Since the stated journey time ends upon arrival in Bunyola, additional time should be allowed for orientation and reaching the attraction.
From Palma Airport
The road distance from Palma Airport to Bunyola is 23 kilometres. The drive takes around 28 minutes and also follows the Ma-20 and Ma-11. After leaving the airport area, the Ma-20 covers most of the route around Palma, followed by the Ma-11 towards Bunyola.
This driving time also applies only as far as the village. Anyone arriving immediately after landing should therefore not treat the creu d'en Borralló as a tightly scheduled stopover, since collecting luggage and navigating the final section may take more time than directions to Bunyola alone would suggest.
By Bus
Nearby bus stops include Sa Plaça, Es Garrigó, Costa de s’Estació, and Can Penasso 2. Which one is most convenient for the actual approach depends on the exact map location and the chosen walking route. As no reliable walking distance between the individual stops and the creu d'en Borralló is available, the connection should be checked against the map using a current timetable before departure. The listed nearby stops serve as starting points for further navigation within Bunyola.
Bus lines to creu d'en Borralló at a glance
| Line | Route | Departures/day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205 | Bunyola - Palma | 99 | 06:25 | 22:24 |
| 204 | Port de Sóller - Palma | 76 | 00:20 | 23:45 |
| 303 | Bunyola - H. Joan March - Palma | 58 | 07:05 | 21:50 |
From the official GTFS feeds (TIB/SFM), no real-time data. The figures cover all stops in the town; weekend and holiday services differ — check with the operator before travelling.
Getting there by bus
Sa Plaça (10025) · 0.3 km as the crow flies
- 205Bunyola - Palma · Täglich
Es Garrigó (10045) · 0.4 km as the crow flies
- 205Bunyola - Palma · Täglich
Costa de s'Estació (10030) · 0.6 km as the crow flies
- 205Bunyola - Palma · Täglich
- 303Bunyola - H. Joan March - Palma · Täglich
Can Penasso 2 (10015) · 1.2 km as the crow flies
- 204Port de Sóller - Palma · Täglich
Can Penasso 1 (10029) · 1.3 km as the crow flies
- 204Port de Sóller - Palma · Täglich
- 303Bunyola - H. Joan March - Palma · Täglich
Hospital Joan March (10012) · 2.0 km as the crow flies
- 205Bunyola - Palma · Täglich
- 303Bunyola - H. Joan March - Palma · Täglich
Timetable data: official GTFS feeds (TIB/EMT), no real-time — check with the operator before travelling.
Nearby Attractions
The creu d'en Borralló is most appealing as an excursion destination because of Bunyola and its setting at the foot of the mountains. Rather than travelling solely for a single point on the map, it is worth allowing time for the village or its wooded surroundings. This turns the historic detail into an introduction to an area where cultural landscapes, village life, and the southern foothills of the Tramuntana meet directly.
Bunyola
Bunyola is a traditional mountain village in northwestern Mallorca, located on the southern side of the Serra de Tramuntana. The village provides a peaceful base from which to understand the creu d'en Borralló in its local context. A walk through Bunyola conveys the rhythm of an inhabited Mallorcan village rather than that of a self-contained visitor attraction.
For visitors, this means focusing not only on the individual monument but also on the surrounding paths and streets. Small historic landmarks are often better understood through their location than through elaborate features. A break in the village can also be combined easily with the journey there or back, without having to plan an additional mountain route.
Sa Comuna
Above and around Bunyola lies Sa Comuna, one of the municipality’s defining woodland areas. Bunyola’s official information presents it as a place for hiking, climbing, and mountain biking. The forest also preserves traces of earlier use, including silos and lime kilns. This allows the historic theme of the creu d'en Borralló to continue into the landscape, where individual remnants tell stories of work, routes, and everyday life.
Combining the site with Sa Comuna is suitable for visitors who want to add outdoor activity to their cultural stop, with the forest potentially forming the longer part of the excursion. However, the specific route should be planned separately; its location near Bunyola does not automatically mean there is a direct or signposted path from the attraction into the woodland.
Other Places in the Municipality
The municipality of Bunyola also includes the mountain village of Orient, which reveals a different, rural part of the municipal area. Raixa and Jardines de Alfabia are also frequently associated with Bunyola and make suitable independent destinations after visiting the small monument.
These places should not be understood as parts of the creu d'en Borralló, but as separate destinations. Combined, however, they demonstrate the variety of attractions around Bunyola: from a local cross and wooded historic working landscapes to Raixa, Jardines de Alfabia, and a more secluded mountain village.
Local insider tips
Check the Map Location in Advance
The driving information only takes you as far as Bunyola. Before setting out, save the exact map location of the creu d'en Borralló; the village name alone is not a precise enough navigation destination for the final stretch.
Combine It with Sa Comuna
For a longer excursion, the historic stop can be combined with Sa Comuna. Alongside hiking trails, the woodland near Bunyola contains traces of traditional use such as silos and lime kilns.
Choose Your Bus Stop Carefully
Sa Plaça and Costa de s’Estació are listed as nearby bus stops. Before travelling, check which stop is actually best suited to your chosen approach.