Coves del Drac (Dragon Caves)
Few natural spectacles on Mallorca match the sheer drama of Coves del Drac, a four-kilometre labyrinth of stalactite chambers near Porto Cristo that culminates in one of the world's largest underground lakes. A live classical-music concert performed on illuminated boats drifting across Lake Martel turns geology into something genuinely magical.
What to Expect Inside
The guided tour winds through four interconnected caverns — Lluís Salvador, Negra, Blanca and dels Francesos — each dripping with millennia-old formations that glow amber and white under theatrical lighting.
The climax is Lake Martel, 177 metres long and sitting just two metres above sea level. Musicians in small boats serenade visitors from the water before guests board flat-bottomed boats for a silent crossing — a genuinely otherworldly five minutes.
Photography is allowed throughout, but tripods are banned; a wide-angle lens and a high ISO setting will serve you far better than a flash in these dimly lit chambers.
Planning Your Visit
Coves del Drac sits on the eastern edge of Porto Cristo, roughly 12 km east of Manacor town centre, and is easily reached by car or the seasonal bus from Manacor. Tickets should be booked online in advance during summer, as the cave has a strict capacity limit per concert session.
Tours depart several times daily, typically at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00, with each lasting about one hour. Arriving 15 minutes early lets you claim a front-row seat for the lakeside concert.
Combine the visit with a short walk to the adjacent Coves dels Hams or a seafood lunch on the Porto Cristo harbour front to make a full day of it.
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