The Caves of Mallorca

The stones of Mallorca's mountains hide spectacular scenes. Numerous caves open up, concealing formations of stalactites and stalagmites within. Entering, you feel as if you are in a marvelous and parallel world, thanks to the mythological names assigned to certain areas of these caves: "Diana's Bath," "Enchanted City," "Angel's Dream." The island hosts around 800 caves, but only five are the most visited. Here they are.

According to some, the Artà Caves would be the ideal setting for Dante's Inferno. They are located in the southeastern part of the island, in a region with beautiful beaches and significant natural interest. The visit to the "cuevas" lasts between 25 and 40 minutes. Only one group enters at a time, approximately every hour. During the visit, guests are accompanied by guides who speak French, English, and German. Beyond the entrance, you access the Vestibule or Entrance Hall where countless stalactites hang. Tall stalagmites rise from the ground forming strange and mysterious shapes, resembling human and animal figures. After a wide stone staircase, you reach a path that leads to the Column Hall, which has the appearance of a Gothic building. The subsequent passages offer a continuous change of light and visions of strange shapes, infernal environments with monstrous and marvelous figures, giving the sensation of being in a dreamlike place.

Visitor Information Open from May to October, from 10 AM to 6 PM. From November to April from 10 AM to 5 PM. Ticket: 8 euros for adults; children up to 6 years old are free. You can get there via the Carretera de les Coves, near Capdepera.

They are the most famous and visited on the island, located in the Portocristo area. They consist of four interconnected caves: the French Cave, the Luis Salvador Cave, the White Cave, and the Black Cave. Sea water enters the caves and forms Lake Martel, which is 117 meters long and 30 meters wide, one of the largest underground lakes in the world. During the tours, visitors can also enjoy a classical music concert featuring works by Chopin, Caballero, and Offenbach. Along with the concert, a short boat tour on the beautifully illuminated lake with light shows is offered.

Visitor Information Visits last about one hour. From April to October, visits with classical music concert from 10 AM to 5 PM every hour. From November to March, visits and concerts at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:30 PM. To get there, take the road from Palma to Manacor and continue to Portocristo. The temperature inside the cave is 20°C with 80% humidity. Address: Carretera de les Coves, Porto Cristo, Mallorca.

These caves are where imagination has expressed itself best in naming the environments. The "Angel's Dream," the "Venetian Sea", and "Milton's Lost Paradise" are some of the names given to the chambers. A magnificent electric lighting gives these caves a magical atmosphere. In the cave, there are "prehistoric inhabitants", particularly crustaceans, now extinct in the rest of the world.

Visitor Information The visit occurs in small groups. Open from April to October, from 10 AM to 6 PM. From November to March, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Ticket: 9.80 euros for adults; children up to 12 are free. You can get there from Palma by taking the road to Manacor and continuing to Portocristo. Address: Carretera Manacor, Porto Cristo.

These caves were discovered in 1945. With 3,200 square meters of extension, they include numerous cavities with very suggestive names like "Romantic Hall" or "Enchanted City". Outside the caves, there is a garden with a magnificent view of the valley.

Visitor Information The visit lasts about 45 minutes; it is guided and in various languages. Open from April to September, from 10 AM to 6 PM. From October to March, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Ticket: adults 9 euros, children 4 euros. Campanet is almost in the center of the island and can be reached via the road from Palma to Alcudia.

Located just 5 km from the center of Palma de Mallorca, in the district of Gènova. They were discovered in 1906. They are the smallest caves on the island but require descending up to 36 meters in depth.

Visitor Information Guided tours are conducted in several languages. The visit lasts about 35 minutes. Hours: from April to October, from 1 PM to 6 PM. From November to March, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 4 PM to 5:30 PM. Closed on Mondays, except in August. Ticket: adults 7 euros, children under 10 years 3 euros.