Mallorca Drach Caves & Porto Cristo Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Drach Caves
- Stroll through the charming Porto Cristo village
- Discover the art of pearl cultivation
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Mallorca's countryside
- Learn about Mallorca's geological history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Drach Caves
- Visit to Porto Cristo village
- Pearl factory tour
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
The Cuevas del Drach were already known during the Middle Ages and were explored in 1880 by M. F. Will and in 1896 by E.A. Martel, who discovered the cave containing the lake that bears his name. Between 1922 and 1935 the cave was conditioned to be visited by opening a new entrance, building paths, stairs, etc. and, above all, by installing electric lighting designed by the engineer, Mr. Buigas. The tour takes about an hour, the length being about 1,200 metres, and includes a classical music concert and a boat trip across Lake Martel. The temperature inside is about 21°C and the humidity 80%.
A live demonstration of the creation and production of our famous pearls, from the idea to the assembly of our jewellery. You’ll also be able to enjoy our flagship store – over 1,000 m2 where you’ll discover the latest collections, as well as unique pieces of jewellery and our most exclusive accessories.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Check the weather forecast for the day of the tour to dress appropriately.
- Be prepared for a full day of activities, including walking and some physical exertion.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and cave formations.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures inside the caves can be cooler.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Mass tourism
The cave itself is very beautiful... But what mass tourism... Arrival at 3pm of our visit, surprise, there are no more than 300 to have the same schedule... And everyone is let go to visit the cave... The visit is 95% on foot, clumped on top of each other. You only borrow the boat for two minutes, the images are misleading. The classical music concert is simple, nothing exceptional Very disappointed.
Eye Catching
Absolutely fantastic, really loved the pearl shop, such an interesting attraction in a beautiful setting, all the jewellery was amazing, if a shade ostentatious for my taste.
Book your own bus
Firstly, the caves were absolutely stunning and well worth it although it was overcrowded, it was brilliant. However, we should have just booked our own bus and gone there ourselves. The tour in itself was a bit pointless. Firstly, it was advertised that we would be collected from our hotel. We were contacted the morning of, stating they couldn’t collect from hotels in the city so go to a meeting point at 1:20. After waiting for over a half hour, we rang a staff member and he said he told us the wrong time, it was meant to be 2:20. He was very nice and apologetic. We then arrived at 2:20 to wait another 20 minutes for the bus to show up. We then waited approx 30 minutes to take off. We were supposed to go to a pearl factory which was basically a shop with lots of jewellery to buy, a coffee shop and a small exhibition about making the pearls that takes about 2 minutes to get through. Not the actual factory, which is located in Manacor. We then were driven to the caves which was great, however we ended up rushing in the end and had to skip a lot of it to get back to the bus. We wished we just booked a bus ourselves in order to have enough time. The tour guide spoke in English, French and Spanish however the microphone on the bus was ringing which was hard to listen to for 2 collective hours. She didn’t seem too enthusiastic to be there.
Caves of Drach
A beautiful place that you cannot miss if you go to Mallorca, we loved the walk, the concert and the canoeing...
Breathtaking
Such an amazing place…the caves, the largest underground lake in Europe….breathtaking, especially the music and the boat ride through the lake.