The Coves del Drac (German: Drachenhöhlen) are a large, contiguous stalactite cave system with several underground lakes in the vicinity Porto Cristo in the east of Mallorca. It is the best known and most touristically frequented cave system on the island.
description
Most of the caves are open to tourists. Since the Dragon Caves are one of the main attractions on the island, they are very crowded. On the somewhat longer path to a cave equipped as a concert hall, you can get there without any guidance. There is also an underground lake here. Musicians who perform classical music are taken to the lake on boats.
After the demonstration is over, you can get lucky and put your feet in one of the boats so that you will be driven a few meters on the lake.
The tour of the cave, including the music performance and boat trip, takes an ample hour.
Information is only available from the flyer that was handed out. If you would like to find out something about the caves and their history, you can buy literature about the caves at the entrance and exit.
getting there
The Dragon Caves are located in the south of Porto Cristo on the east coast of Mallorca. The best way to get them is from Manacor reach out. From here the MA-4020 to Porto Cristo. When you reach the place, the dragon caves are already signposted. If you come from the north, you better drive on the MA-4023 to Porto Cristo. One comes from Cala Millor, Sa Coma or S'Illot. Of Cala Rajada one drives first on the MA-4040 to the south and then drives over Cala Millor further. From the south leads the MA-4014 to Porto Cristo. You just have to follow it. Sufficient parking spaces are available in front of the caves.
The dragon caves are part of numerous tours offered by tour operators. This is definitely the easiest way to visit the caves.
But also public buses stop in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the caves:
- Line 412: Palma – Manacor – Porto Cristo – Son Servera; four times a day, twice on Sundays
- Line 441: Cala Rajada – Porto Cristo – Coves del Drac; Mon – Sat three times a day
- Line 454: Can Pastilla – Manacor – Porto Cristo; Mon-Fri once a day
From Palma (Estació Intermodal) it takes 1:15 hours, the one-way trip costs € 8.55, from Cala Rajada 1:10 hours (€ 4.35), from Manacor (Plaça de sa Mora) 20 minutes (1st floor) , 90 €), from Porto Cristo 10 minutes. Current timetables online
Entrance fees
- Adults: 14.00 euros
- Children up to 12 years: 7.00 euros.
Access times
The cave can only be entered at the following times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00. It should be noted that there is no entry at 13:00 as this is lunchtime for the staff.
kitchen
Outside the Drachenhöhlen you can get some refreshment at a large kiosk with fast food and drinks. But it is best to bring your snacks and drinks with you, because it is quite expensive here.
