“Twelve meters in diameter. Nine meters deep.” I explain, standing before Cova Bovera. This hondonada or hollow in the ground holds secrets. Serra de na Burguesa hides this opening within private land.
Cova Bovera is located near G\u00e9nova in Calvi\u00e0. To get here from Palma, you take the Ma-20 highway toward Andratx. Then, exit at G\u00e9nova onto Ma-1045. At the entrance to G\u00e9nova, turn right onto carrer del Rector Vives. Follow the signs to Mirador Ca na Burguesa. You will find parking at the top.
From there, we walk along the path into Serra de na Burguesa. Head toward coll des Pastors. This is cam\u00ed 376. The cavity lies at the end of the fence. It is within private property.
The walk takes about 30 minutes. The main path covers 750 meters. Sadly, visiting Cova Bovera isn’t possible. The land has been divided into plots. The hollow remains within one of them. But, the opening is visible. It sits at a corner in the fence.
Imagine this hollow. It has a diameter of about twelve meters. The depth is around nine meters. A cone of rubble is held by a dry stone wall. Today, vegetation covers everything.
Mallorca has over 200 cave systems. Most are not open to the public. But, Cova Bovera offers a glimpse into the island’s hidden world, even from afar.
Palma de Mallorca’s history stretches back to Roman times. Romans founded it as a camp. Over centuries, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, and Christians ruled. Each group changed the city.
Today, Palma reflects Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, and Christian influences. You can see circular elements throughout Mallorca. Roads, town layouts, sobrassada sausages, and ensa\u00efmada pastries all reflect this shape. Even prehistoric stone towers, talaiots, follow the circular theme.
Bellver Castle is the only circular castle in Spain. It is one of Europe’s oldest. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. Its circular design offers 360-degree views.
While you can’t enter Cova Bovera, its presence reminds us of Mallorca’s hidden depths. It is a reminder of the island’s geological and historical layers. The cave sits quietly, holding its secrets.