Caves of Drach
Porto Cristo, Spain
Show caves with Lake Martel, one of the largest underground lakes open to visitors, where a short classical concert is played from boats. Tickets are timed; the car park is at the entrance.
The Coves del Drac (Caves of Drach) near Porto Cristo consist of four connected caves, about 2.4 km long and up to 25 m deep. They were formed by seawater forcing its way in and are attributed to the Miocene. A letter of 1338 is said to mention them for the first time; in 1896 the Frenchman Édouard-Alfred Martel explored them, discovering two further caves and the underground lake that bears his name. Lake Martel is roughly 115 to 117 m long, 30 m wide and about 17 °C; the water is slightly salty. The lighting of the stalactites dates from work carried out in 1935.
The tour usually ends with a classical concert in which a small ensemble plays on boats; a boat trip on the lake can follow. According to the tourist board, you can buy tickets online through the caves’ website. The caves are near Porto Cristo on the island’s east coast.
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- Porto Cristo, Spain
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- 39.5355, 3.3285
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Campament HipocampoCampsite10 km from Caves of Drach
- Motorhome stopover · ArtàMotorhome stopover24 km from Caves of DrachMotorhomes
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Caves of Drach?
Caves of Drach is in Porto Cristo, Spain, at GPS 39.5355, 3.3285. It is about 18 km from Artà.
Can you camp near Caves of Drach?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campament Hipocampo, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Caves of Drach?
Caves of Drach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mallorca’s south and east: coves, caves and castles.
What is there to see near Caves of Drach?
Places worth a stop nearby: Capdepera Castle (21 km), Mondragó Natural Park (24 km), Caló des Moro (30 km) and Es Trenc beach (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Caves of Drach?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)