Where are the Caves of Drach in Majorca?

Porto Cristo
The Drach Caves are located on the southeastern coast of Mallorca, in Porto Cristo, a former fishermen’s refuge in the municipality of Manacor. THE TOUR INCLUDES THE LIVE CONCERT AND ONCE IT IS OVER YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CROSS LAKE MARTEL BY BOAT OR ON FOOT OVER THE BRIDGE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.

Are the caves of Drach cold?

The interior of the caves has a special microclimate, so that inside the cave the temperature remains constant throughout the year, with an average temperature of 18-20 degrees, a humidity of 80-82%. So when visiting the Caves, it is not necessary to go very warm dressed with scarf or gloves.

How long is the Caves of Drach tour?

approximately 80 minutes
The visit inside the Caves of Drach has a duration of approximately 80 minutes. You will follow the route through the caves, marvelling as each cavern is bigger than the last and more impressive as you progress.

How old are Drach caves?

between 11 and 5.3 million years ago
The origin of Drach Caves These cavities were formed in the interior of carbonate rocks, between 11 and 5.3 million years ago, dating them back to the Late Miocene Period.

Can you swim in caves of Drach?

Strollers and pushchairs for babies should be left in the coach during the visit in the caves. If you want to swim, bring a towel and bathing suit as we stop in Porto Cristo for 90 minutes. The temperature inside the Caves of Drach is 18-20 degrees all year round.

Who discovered the Caves of Drach?

The caves were first explored in the 19th century, when cartographer and speleologist M.F. Will drew the first map of the cave. In 1896, E.A. Martel discovered new cavities and a huge underground lake.

How do I get from Palma to Drach caves?

The best way to get from Palma to Coves del Drach is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs €8 – €11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €4 – €8 and takes 2h 25m.

Can you swim in the caves of Drach?

Are dragon caves real?

‘Dragon caves’) are four great caves that are located in the island of Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, extending to a depth of 25 m and reaching approximately 4 km in length. They are in the municipality of Manacor, near the locality of Porto Cristo. They were first mentioned in a letter dated 1338.

Who discovered the caves of Drach?

Do cave monsters exist?

Caves – and the creatures that live in them – are unlike anything you’ve probably ever seen before. If anything, they’re more akin to space aliens and the monsters drawn up by authors of science fiction. Creatures that only live in caves are known as troglobites or troglophiles.

Do cave dragons exist?

At up to 12 inches long, they are thought to be the world’s largest cave animal. They live up to 70 years, the entirety of which they spend deep underground in the Dinaric Alps, which includes parts of Slovenia, Italy, Croatia and Herzegovina.