Mallorca’s Caves
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The island of Mallorca is a popular tourist spot in Spain. The Mediterranean climate boasts low rainfall, mild temperatures, and lots of sun. As a result, the beaches of Mallorca host thousands of tourists every summer, looking to enjoy the water, the sun, shopping, food, and nightlife while staying at one of the islands many hotels and inns, including the luxury Mallorca five star hotels.
Mallorca is also home to a number of beautiful and mysterious limestone caves. Many are open to the public and are scheduled as part of bus tours. The Coves del Drac are the most well known on the island and were discovered in 1896 just south of Porto Cristo. The caves feature a series of underground lakes, including Lake Martel, which is one of the largest underground lakes in the world. The caves are also home to a large auditorium that is the site of a daily classical music concert. Since special lighting was designed in 1934, it has become a popular tourist destination.
The Coves d’Arta can be found near Capdepera. These stunning caves are surrounded by mountains and feature some intriguing lighting effects. The caves have interesting names, Queen of the Columns, Chamber of Hell, Chamber of Purgatory, and the Chamber of Flags. The Diamond Stones are earily reminiscent of the gemstones due to their carbon composition. Other items of interest include The Elephant and a 22 meter stalactite.
The Coves dels Hams are also famous. They feature amazing arborescent formations and also have an underground lake with another daily concert. These caves were discovered in 1905 by Pedro Caldentey. The name translates roughly to “fishhooks” which refers to the shape of the caves’ stalactites. Other caves include the Campanet caves, Cova Blava, and the Genova caves.
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