Visiting the Drach Caves and Porto Cristo in Mallorca. A Guide With Kids

One of the biggest and most famous attractions in Mallorca are the Drach Caves. Whenever a local asked what we were planning to see or do during our stay, they all told us we would regret not seeing their famous caves: and they were right!

Beautiful, enormous, awe-inspiring…it would be easy to run out of adjectives for this natural phenomenon. Visiting the Drach Caves and Porto Cristo in Mallorca is a real highlight of the island for families.

Here’s everything you need to know about our Drach Cave experience and the realities of visiting this natural hot spot with kids:

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What Are The Drach Caves in Mallorca?

The Drach Caves are just outside of Porto Cristo, which is located to the east of the island of Mallorca. If you’re staying in Palma then I recommend booking a day trip to get the caves easily and conveniently.

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We have visited caves before (in Wookey Hole and Cheddar Gorge), but the scale of these is simply something else: you feel like you’re walking for miles! The caves have a horizontal extension of about 1,200 metres and a maximum depth of 25 m. below ground level: at their centre you’ll find Lake Martel, which is significant because this is the largest underground lake in the world.

Unique to this cave network experience was the concert that was performed on the lake here: and this is what I think really makes the Drach Caves worth visiting.

We were escorted in a very large group through the caves, the when we arrived at the lake we were seated in a rudimentary tiered auditorium. The lights went out and you were plunged into pitch black darkness when, suddenly a row boat illuminated by string lights appeared on the lake.

There were three of these boats, each carrying musicians who played a classical music concert from the boats, right in the middle of the lake.

It might not sound like much (and photos and recordings of the concert were sadly prohibited) but it was such a beautiful and moving thing to experience. From here we walked back up to ground level where we rewarded ourselves with ice creams.

How Long Should You Spend at the Drach Caves?

When we visited the Drach Caves, the whole experience lasted just over an hour, but it was still well-worth the visit, and definitely something you would regret not seeing and experiencing if you’re visiting Mallorca.

There is also an optional boat tour inside the caves, so if you want to do this too then allow a little longer for your visit.

What Else Is There To Do In The Area?

The Drach Caves are a 5-10 minute walk (depending on whether you have kids walking at a snail pace like we do!) into Porto Cristo, which is a traditional fishing village, and which still retains its original charm, whilst also having a tourism element to its economy.

There’s a beautiful sandy beach here, port and a marina full of boats, as well as several great options for lunch over the water (and some of the best ice cream I’ve ever eaten!) Many Drach Cave day trips will also include time in Porto Cristo.

We ended up going into Porto Christo several times, and loved its laid back atmosphere and local flavour. Combining the two locations makes for a great day trip, and I would consider this one of my favourite days during our time in Mallorca.

What Do Kids Really Think Of The Drach Caves?

Sometimes the best way to get a handle on whether somewhere is child-friendly and good for kids is to ask the kids themselves!

For a child’s-eye point of view of the caves, Boy8 says: “It was very great, I loved it. I don’t really like classical music but I thought the boats looked amazing and cool. I think other kids would like it. The stalagmites and stalactites had all weird shapes and sizes, one of them looked like a cat! It was really fun, one of my favourite things at Mallorca.

TOP TIP: The easiest way to visit the Drach Caves is to take a day trip, especially if you’re visiting with kids or staying futher away from the cave complex in places like Palma or Alcudia.
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Final Thoughts and Further Reading

The Drach Caves are an underrated attraction, and well worth visiting if you’re spending time in Mallorca. The music performed in the caves are truly beautiful, and the age of the caves themselves make you really how small and insignificant we really are in the world. It was a great experience for both kids and adults alike.

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