Cuevas del Drach

The Cuevas del Drach is often contemplated to be one of the largest caves in all of Europe. It is situated on the eastern shore, not far from Porto Cristo, which may be reached by foot. The caves of Majorca are evidence of a change in sea levels that occurred thousands of years ago. The caves' peculiar beauty is a source of wonder and fascination due to their mysterious origins.

The cave was known during the middle ages, but it was not mapped in its entirety until 1896 when the French geologist E.A. Martel discovered it. That is why his name was given to the lake that can be read at the very end of the cave.

The four breathtaking natural wonders that make up the Caves of Drach are referred to as the Black Cave, the White Cave, the Cave of Luis Salvador, and the Cave of the French. They are all linked to one another, and together they make up an immensely significant portion of the history of the area.

How to explore Cuevas del Drach?

• The cave can be explored in just one hour on a guided trip. It extends for 1,200 meters and is 25 meters deep. Inside, the temperature is 21 degrees Celsius, and there is a humidity of eighty percent. Visitors are led down a trail that winds through an impressive underground realm that is replete with stalactites and stalagmites.
• The landscape consists of an underground river leading to a large cavern filled with lakes. This section is made more beautiful by the deft use of illumination.
• You are cordially invited to be seated within this natural amphitheater and listen to a classical concert that will be performed while aboard a boat. Wonderful music will be played for you by a string quartet consisting of two violins, a harpsichord, and two cellos for the duration of ten minutes.
• You will learn about the cave's interior and the waters within it while the boat rocks back and forth softly. Waters in the cave have a trace of salt that rises and falls in level depending on the direction in which the wind is blowing and the phase of the moon. If you pay attention to the way the colors shift over time, you will be able to get an estimate of how far down the depth goes. Green indicates a depth of approximately three meters, blue indicates approximately eight meters, and white indicates barely one meter.
• At the caves, you can take advantage of free parking, a café, picnic spaces, a gift shop, and free WIFI.