Búger

02Geography

Situated between Campanet and Sa Pobla in northern Mallorca, Búger is surrounded by a hilly terrain that rises between 80 and 105 meters. The area is characterized by a flat plain that is intersected by the Torrent de Can Llobina and the larger Torrent de Massanelle, which flow through the landscape.

Climate

Receives rainfall year-round, with October being the wettest month.

Patron saint

Sant Pere

Festival dates

Feria del Jai: first weekend of May; Festa de Sant Pere: June 29-30.

Average rainfall

10.1 l/m² in July, 80.9 l/m² in October.

03History

Búger's name has roots in its Moorish past, linked to a former farmstead named Bujar de Rahal Algebel. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with significant archaeological sites like the cave of Can Mossenya and the Talayot settlement of Rafal de Puig.

• 1232 Búger is recorded as a known farm in the division of Mallorca.
• 1563-1576 Construction of the first church, Església de Sant Pere.
• 1700 Population recorded at 863.
• 1913 Búger achieved ecclesiastical independence.
• 19th century Búger became an independent municipality with the Constitution of Cádiz.

Búger, the smallest municipality in Mallorca, offers scenic landscapes and a rich historical legacy.

04Culture and Attractions

Despite its small size, Búger boasts a harmonious architectural style and several notable sites. The landscape includes the Torrent de Búger, which historically powered a watermill, and the area is dotted with windmills that are characteristic of the region.

• Església de Sant Pere A 17th-century church that serves as a central landmark.
• Molí de Can Garindo The only restored windmill with sails.
• Fundació ACA A center for contemporary music founded by Antoni Caimari.
• Rosenkranzretabel An altarpiece from the late 16th century depicting various mysteries.
• Creus de Terme Crosses that played a significant role in Easter processions.

05Festivals and Daily Life

Búger hosts several local festivals that reflect its cultural heritage. The Feria del Jai transforms the main street into a vibrant marketplace, featuring agricultural displays and local music, while the Festa de Sant Pere celebrates the patron saint of the village.

• Weekly market Saturdays on Carrer Major.
• Feria del Jai First weekend of May, includes local music and a community meal.
• Festa de Sant Pere Celebrated on June 29-30.
• Community center The village bar serves as a social hub.
• Agrotourism Promoted through the Agro-Hotel Son Pons.