Cuevas del Drach
Cuevas del Drach
Cuevas del Drach (Ctra. Cuevas s/n, Porto Cristo, Mallorca) — located on Mallorca’s east coast, the caves are without doubt one of the island’s most outstanding tourist attractions, extending for almost 1200 meters and including internal heights of 25 meters above the cave floor.
The Caves of Drach were known in the Middle Ages and explored in 1880 by M.F. Will and in 1896 by E.A. Martel, who discovered the cave with the lake that bears his name.
The cave was remodeled for visitors between 1922 and 1935: a new entrance was made, paths were designed and ladders built. An electrical lighting plan designed by the engineer Carles Buigas was also installed.
Guided tours take around one hour and follow a 1.2 km path. The tour includes a classical music concert and a boat trip across Lake Martel. The temperature inside is around 21ºC, with a relative humidity of 80%.
Admission: Adults (€14), Children (ages 3 to 12) (€7). Children under 2: free. Hours: Tours at 10:45 am, 12 Noon, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm (November 1 – March 31); 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12 Noon, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, and 5:00 pm (April 1 – October 30).