Jardin d'Alfabia - Bunyola

We headed to the Tramuntana mountains to visit the Alfabia Gardens which are located near to Buñola ( Mallorca ), within the Alfabia mountain range.
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Wikipedia gives the following history.
After the conquest of the Balearic Islands by Jaime I the Conqueror , the monarch handed over the estate to his uncle Nuño de Rosellón , who in turn sold it to the Moorish Ben-Abet family. Later it passed through several hands, until it belonged to the Zaforteza family, its current owners.
The family home was built in the 15th century , while a rear wing was added in the 17th century , and the baroque- style façade is from the 18th century . In the courtyard of the house there is a fountain with a sculpture of a boy and a fish. The gardens are located on the back of the building, which features a cistern covered by a barrel vault and a pergola with 72 columns and 24 hydras stone interspersed suppliers, whose water falls down the slope of the ground to an orchard of orange trees .
In the 19th century , a new landscaped garden was added , where a lake populated by water lilies and surrounded by palm trees and bamboos stands out.

[@fatboyslim3550]

Thank you for showing us around 👍😉

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

Our pleasure, it's a beautiful place.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Gosh this is STUNNING - I've heard of these gardens but never been. Thanks for showing us around. Definitely a must see. I'll share in my Facebook group - I think others would love to see!

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

We were surprised how beautiful it was. Anita loved the flowers, especially the wisteria.

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Visited these gardens on a boiling hot day in July 2019. We sat having a cool drink overlooking the big pond, listening to relaxing piano music. It was a wonderful place and being a gardener I enjoyed every minute. Cant wait to go back once all the restrictions are lifted and travel is back to some kind of normal. I miss Mallorca so much.

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

I think we chose the perfect time to go, so beautiful.

[@shirleyc2821]

So peaceful lovely hearing birdsong.

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

Thanks for watching Shirley.

[@tommymoffat5633]

What a amazing place thanks for sharing it with us

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

Glad you enjoyed it Tommy.

[@chrisfinch3019]

Very nice place, very calming .
Keep safe

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

It took us by surprise, a very pleasant way to spend the morning.

[@Jkay765]

Stunning.

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

Thank you!

[@sallyhislop4969]

We really enjoyed this video, thanks for showing these beautiful gardens, so tranquil.

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

Glad you enjoyed it Sally. It was beautiful and the birdsong was incredible.

[@Kennynwten]

Great stuff i have really missed you videos this week

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

Unfortunately, I have a day job, and only have time at the weekend, if the weather is fine.

[@susaneaton5608]

Thank you for the beautiful tour, I’ll definitely visit when next in Majorca, oh and I hope you enjoyed your wine Anita 😊🍷🍷

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

A beautiful, paceful place. Somewhere to go and lose yourslf in thought or just to read a book.

[@KarlaEmmerson]

We always pass it on the way to Soller and for some reason I’ve always been under the impression it was closed. Definitely visiting when we go in September

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

We have tried to go in the past and it has been closed. It is important to check their opening times, they are not open every day at the moment.

[@johnneesham3966]

hi steve and anita
i am sure we have been there many years ago is there a museum of the composer chopin there has i recognise the gardens and monestary.another good video from you both.

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

The museum and monastery are in Valldemossa There are some gardens there that you can walk through. We went there last October so I guess it's time to go back. Here is a link to that video:
czcams.com/video/Z7IRF5zJYFs/video.html
Thanks foe watching.

[@steves7013]

Crazy that you have lived there that long & not been!
Hope you were talking about the tree when you said "a gnarled old trunk" and Not Anita as she passed through the shot!! Good video a nice place for a wander

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

There are so many places that we have never been to. We did try to go a coule of years ago and the were closed. As for the tree trunk...
Thanks for watching Steve.

[@devilsadvocate1218]

Looks a nice day out there. Thanks for showing it to us. Do you know what the admission price is for non-residents by any chance?

[@SteveandAnitainMallorca]

It was 7.50 for adults and 5 euros for residents. There are other concessions for groups, etc.