Caves of Drach
Coves del Drac
Huge stalactite caves on the east coast. The highlight is listening to classical music on the underground Lake Martel and then taking a boat ride.
The Caves of Drach ('Dragon Cave') lie outside the town of Porto Cristo on the east coast. They are made up of four connected caves, and the roughly 1.2 km visitor route is lined with stalactites and stalagmites of every shape, lit to create a fairy-tale effect. At the far end is Lake Martel (Lago Martel), about 115 meters long and one of the world's larger underground lakes, named after the French speleologist Martel, who explored these caves in 1896. The highlight is a live classical concert of about 10 minutes, heard from stepped seating beside the lake, as musicians glide out of the darkness in lit boats, playing. Afterward visitors can take a boat across the lake, depending on the queue. The whole visit takes about 1 hour and entry is by timed slots. Adult tickets cost about 20–25 euros, and in summer it's best to book online in advance. The caves are wet and slippery with many steps, and photography and filming are usually prohibited to protect the caves. The nearby Hams Caves are also an option. Porto Cristo is a small fishing harbor, convenient for lunch. Getting there: the TIB bus from Palma takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, or it's about 1 hour by car. You can also join an east coast day tour, often combined with Cala Mondragó or the pearl factory.
Opening hours
approx. 09:00/10:00–17:00; entry by timed session (fewer sessions in winter)
Nearby sights
- Caves of Hams
- Caves of Artà
- Capdepera Castle
- Cala Mondragó
- Caló des Moro
- S'Albufera Natural Park
- Alcúdia Old Town
- Es Trenc