Mallorca

Cuevas del Drach (Caves of Drach, Porto Cristo, Mallorca)

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By CostaMap · Published 9 November 2026
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The Cuevas del Drach (Coves del Drac in Catalan, the Caves of Drach or “Dragon Caves” in English) are show caves on the edge of Porto Cristo, in the municipality of Manacor on the east coast of Mallorca. You drive or take a bus to the caves’ own free car park, walk 200 m to the entrance and join a timed group tour of about an hour: roughly 1,200 m of paths past stalactites and stalagmites, down to 25 m below ground, ending with a short live classical concert on Lake Martel. It suits families with children who can manage steps, and anyone curious about caves; skip it if you use a wheelchair or pushchair, or if you are claustrophobic.

Lake Martel inside the Cuevas del Drach near Porto Cristo, Mallorca: clear blue-lit water under hanging stalactites, beside the railed visitor path
Lake Martel, the large underground lake inside the Cuevas del Drach, 2025. Photo: Steffen Mokosch, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick facts

  • Names: Cuevas del Drach (Spanish), Coves del Drac or Coves del Drach (Catalan); in English the Caves of Drach or Dragon Caves.
  • Where: Ctra. Cuevas s/n, 07680 Porto Cristo (Manacor), east Mallorca.
  • Coordinates: 39.5355, 3.3303 (the operator’s GPS point; OpenStreetMap puts the visitor attraction at the same spot).
  • Tour: about 1,200 m on foot, about one hour, down to 25 m below ground.
  • Lake Martel: 117 m long, 30 m wide and 4 to 12 m deep, according to the operator.
  • Inside temperature: 17 to 21 °C all year, with relative humidity around 90 to 95%.

Access and parking

By car: the caves are on the edge of Porto Cristo. The site has a large free car park for cars, coaches, motorbikes and bicycles, with spaces for people with reduced mobility. The cave entrance is 200 m from the car park, so the operator asks you to arrive about 15 minutes before your tour time. Overnight parking and camping are not allowed, as the compound is closed at night (Cuevas del Drach: services).

By bus: there is a bus stop on the premises. The operator points to the island bus network (TIB) for routes and times; we could not confirm current lines.

By taxi or boat: there is a taxi rank at the caves. Some coastal resorts run boat trips to the port of Porto Cristo, which the operator says is a 15-minute walk from the caves (Cuevas del Drach: how to get there).

Tickets and tour times

From the official times and prices page, checked November 2026 (Cuevas del Drach: times and prices):

  • Adults (13 and over): €18.50 online, €19.50 at the ticket office.
  • Children (3 to 12): €11.50 online, €12.50 at the ticket office.
  • Babies (0 to 2): free, no ticket needed.
  • Tour times, 1 November to 15 March: 10:30, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:30.
  • Tour times, 16 March to 31 October: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00.
  • Closed: 25 December and 1 January.

All tours are the same and include the concert. Tickets are sold online, in the official app or at the ticket office, not by phone. There are no discounts for residents or large families, and no changes or refunds; if you miss your time slot you lose the ticket. Online ticket holders go straight to the cave entrance and can show the ticket on a phone.

Note: when we checked, a pop-up on the operator’s home page gave different daily times (10:00 to 14:00, hourly), said tickets could be bought up to 7 days ahead rather than about 30, and said the boat crossing was suspended. Check the official site for the current schedule before you go.

What to expect

The tour is not guided: you walk in a group along a set route, following staff instructions, and you must not fall behind or leave the path. Printed or QR-code brochures are available in several languages, including English, German and French (Cuevas del Drach: FAQ).

The route passes formations the operator names along the way, such as the Diana Baths with their turquoise pools and Mount Nevado. The caves formed in Upper Miocene carbonate rock, between about 11 and 5.3 million years old; the stalactites and stalagmites grow between 0.2 and 1.6 mm a year (Cuevas del Drach: history and science).

At the end you sit in an auditorium facing Lake Martel for a live concert of about ten minutes: four classical pieces played by a quartet on cello, harpsichord and two violins, followed by a light show called “Dawn on the Lake”. The concert has run since 1935. Photos and filming are not allowed during it. Afterwards the operator’s tour page says you can cross the lake by boat or on foot over a bridge at no extra cost (Cuevas del Drach: the caves and the tour).

The lake is named after the French cave explorer Édouard-Alfred Martel, who explored the caves in 1896 with Louis Armand and found the lake. The engineer Carles Buïgas designed the electric lighting, including the “Dawn on the Lake” show.

Accessibility and safety

The route includes flights of steps with a handrail and can be slippery from the humidity. The caves are not wheelchair accessible and prams cannot be taken in; carry babies in a sling or baby backpack. The operator does not recommend the tour for people with heart conditions or claustrophobia. Wear flat, comfortable shoes. The bar, shop and adapted toilets next to the car park have ramp access; there are no toilets inside the caves (Cuevas del Drach: reduced mobility).

House rules: children under 12 must be with an adult; no food, drink, smoking or vaping inside; no pets except guide dogs; no flash, tripods or selfie sticks; no swimming; and no bare feet, bare chests or large bags. There are no lockers, and the free left-luggage point at the cave entrance is meant for visitors without a car (Cuevas del Drach: rules).

Best time to visit

The caves stay at about the same temperature all year and rain does not affect the tour, so they are a good rainy-day or very hot-day option. The operator says the first morning tour and the last two afternoon tours are usually the quietest. In summer, book online ahead to be sure of your time slot.

Nearby alternatives

Distances are in a straight line from the caves. The operator also mentions the Perlas Majorica pearl showroom close to the caves and a Sunday-morning market in Porto Cristo.

FAQ

How do I get to the Cuevas del Drach?

Drive to Porto Cristo on Mallorca’s east coast; the caves have a free car park, a bus stop and a taxi rank. The cave entrance is 200 m from the car park.

How much are tickets for the Caves of Drach?

Adults €18.50 online or €19.50 at the ticket office, children 3 to 12 €11.50 online or €12.50, under 3 free (checked November 2026). The concert is included.

How long is the Cuevas del Drach tour?

About an hour, including the concert of about ten minutes. The walk is around 1,200 m with steps.

Is there parking at the Cuevas del Drach?

Yes, a large free car park for cars, coaches, motorbikes and bicycles, with spaces for people with reduced mobility.

Are the Caves of Drach suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs?

No. The route has steps, so wheelchairs and prams cannot go in. The facilities by the car park are accessible.

Sources and freshness

Checked 9 November 2026 · 1 source Show

Checked 9 November 2026.

The Mallorca island council and Illes Balears tourism sites could not be opened from our research setup, so this guide rests on the operator’s pages. Bus lines are not given because we could not check them.

This place is part of our Balearic Islands travel guide: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera — see every town, beach and cove we have mapped on that coast.

How this page is made. CostaMap is written with an AI editorial system run by Ebizapple. This page is based on the sources listed above. Last updated 9 November 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport change; check the official source before you travel. How we work · Partner links and ads

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