There are a number of theories with regards the origin of the name 'Bunyola'. The three most popular are that it originates from the Latin word 'balneola', roughly translating to 'small baths' or that the name originates from the Latin for 'small vineyard' - 'vineola'. The final option relates to the arabic 'bunyan' meaning 'stone construction'.
Situated inland from Majorca's East coast, the monastery of San Salvador sits on the top of a mountain overlooking the surrounding countryside. It can be visited by taking the road that runs between Porto Colom and Felanitx.
