Bufali

BUFALI The garden of the muslims

161 are the inhabitants who live in Bufali, but few help them to feast whenever the occasion poses it and support themself when they are needed. The Bufalitanos are friendly and live very close together. Thanks to this they have regained traditions such as Carnival, carried out by a gang of friends from the village. The brotherhood is one of the main characteristics of those who live in Bufali, a village of agricultural tradition but which today has been diversified. “The Route of Masos”, the history of the Musical Union and the festival of “La Pericana” are three reasons why you need to visit Bufali if you have not already done so.

“La Ruta dels Masos” or how to meet the roots

The municipality of Bufali, flanked by the municipal terms of Albaida and El Palomar, presents many ancient agricultural cottage. These constructions, mostly from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, are related to the cultivation of dryland, mainly that of vineyards. Today, many of them are still in operation and others have been converted into cavalry and horse-riding. If you visit Bufali you can take a leisurely walk along ancient historical paths, such as the Camino Real de Gandía, from the time of

Jaime I, furrowed with ancient cottages, vineyard fields, olive trees and fruit trees. A way to enjoy a different perspective of the region, presided over by the summit of Benicadell, forming a landscape of hills cut by ravines, watered by ancient sources and births. This Route of cottages links with others of special interest, such as the Jaume I Route in the Vall d’Albaida, the Cid Route or, if you are a bike lover, the MTB Route 14. In addition, if you carry out the “Ruta dels Masos” you can finish it in Mas Arboleda, where you can buy organic products or carry out activities such as the blanch of the raisin or workshops related to

well-being or food. An experience for the 5 senses.

The band of music of the village and by them

After almost 50 years without a band, in 1991 the Musical Union of Bufali was born. As a result of a collective effort and the commitment of an entire people, the Musical Union began to start when a group of mothers asked the priest of the municipality to create extracurricular activities so that the children had something to do in their leisure time. From this request, the Bufali Musical Union emerged, with the economic effort of the parents, to be able to buy the instruments, and with the unconditional support of the bufalitanos, who became protective partners to help the birth of the village band. The year 1992 took place the first concert of the Bufali Musical Union and since then, the music has not stopped playing in this town. Currently, its future is assured since the Union has a school of students where there are 9 bufalitanos between 8 and 14 years old who look forward to joining one of the youngest bands in the Vall.

The gastronomic convoy: “La Pericana”

If something has Bufali, it is the spirit of brotherhood. Any excuse is good to gather all the neighbors around a table and celebrate the joy of living. And there is nothing that valldalbaidinos like more than the gastronomic convoy, the essence of any feast. In Bufali, under the name “La Pericana”, on the Monday after the August festivities, the residents of the municipality elaborate this typical dish of the Mariola regions and, together with grilled sausages, they share it with all those who want to have a good time. This is one of the most typical festivities of this Valldalbaidí municipality.