Caves of Drach Mallorca: Tickets, Prices & Visitor Guide
The Caves of Drach in Mallorca, also known as Cuevas del Drach or Drach Caves, are one of the island’s most famous natural attractions. Located in Porto Cristo on Mallorca’s east coast, they are best known for their spectacular underground formations, Lake Martel, the classical music concert and the short boat trip across the lake.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit to the Caves of Drach: ticket prices, opening times, how long the visit takes, what you will see inside, the Lake Martel concert and boat trip, how to get there and practical tips. We also explain whether it is better to visit independently or book an organised Caves of Drach tour with transport and entrance included.
Are the Caves of Drach Worth Visiting?
Yes. The Caves of Drach are one of Mallorca’s most popular natural attractions and are particularly worth visiting if you want to see a different side of the island beyond its beaches and coastal resorts.
The visit combines a walk through an extensive underground cave system with impressive stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes. The highlight is Lake Martel, where visitors attend a short live classical music concert before having the option to cross part of the lake by boat.
The complete cave visit lasts approximately 90 minutes, making it easy to combine with Porto Cristo or other attractions on Mallorca’s east coast.
Caves of Drach: Essential Visitor Information
- Location: Porto Cristo, east Mallorca.
- Visit duration: approximately 90 minutes.
- Walking route: approximately 1,200 metres.
- Temperature inside: approximately 18–20°C throughout the year.
- Lake Martel concert: included with entrance.
- Boat trip: optional and included with entrance.
- Suitable footwear: comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Pushchairs: not suitable for the route inside the caves.
- Getting there: car, taxi, public transport or organised excursion.
Caves of Drach Ticket Prices
The Caves of Drach ticket prices for 2026 depend on the visitor’s age and whether you buy your ticket online in advance or directly at the ticket office. Buying online is €1 cheaper per person and allows you to reserve a specific entrance time.
| Ticket | Online Price | Ticket Office Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (13+) | €18.50 | €19.50 |
| Children (3–12) | €11.50 | €12.50 |
| Children aged 0–2 | Free | Free |
Children aged 0–2 do not need an entrance ticket.
What Is Included in the Caves of Drach Ticket?
There is only one standard type of visit to the Caves of Drach. Your entrance ticket includes:
- Admission to the Caves of Drach.
- The complete visitor route through the caves.
- The live classical music concert at Lake Martel.
- The option to cross part of Lake Martel by boat, at no additional cost.
The boat trip is optional. Visitors who prefer not to take the boat can continue towards the exit on foot.
Is It Better to Buy Caves of Drach Tickets Online?
Buying your ticket online has two important advantages: it is €1 cheaper than buying at the ticket office, and you can reserve your preferred date and entrance time in advance.
With an online ticket, you can go directly to the cave entrance at your reserved time without first visiting the ticket office. The Caves of Drach recommend arriving approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled visit, as the cave entrance is around 200 metres from the car park.
Online tickets can currently be purchased up to 30 days in advance.
During busy periods, booking in advance is particularly useful because entrance is organised into scheduled sessions and availability for your preferred time may be limited.
Are There Discounts for the Caves of Drach?
The Caves of Drach do not currently offer additional discounts for residents, large families or other visitor categories. The reduced rate applies to children aged 3–12, while children aged 0–2 enter free of charge.
Tickets Only or an Organised Caves of Drach Tour?
If you have your own car, buying an entrance ticket directly can be the simplest option. You choose your entrance time and travel independently to Porto Cristo.
If you are staying elsewhere in Mallorca and do not have a car, you can also book an organised Caves of Drach tour with transport and entrance included. This combines your cave entrance with return coach transport, pick-up from selected holiday resorts and a local guide during the excursion.
Opening Hours of the Caves of Drach:
The caves are one of the few tourist attractions in Mallorca that remain open all year round, closing only on 25th December and 1st January, although the opening hours vary depending on the months of the year. The opening times of the Drach caves are as follows:
- From November 1 to March 11: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- From March 12 to October 31: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
It goes without saying that, in high season, there are long queues to get an entrance ticket. In fact, in July and August there are usually extra opening hours for the 18:00hrs visit. Even so, places fill up very quickly in the morning.
What Happens During a Visit to the Caves of Drach?
A visit to the Caves of Drach combines an underground walking route with one of the most unusual experiences in Mallorca: a classical music concert beside an underground lake, followed by the option to cross part of the lake by boat.
Walking Route Through the Caves
The visit follows an approximately 1,200-metre route through a series of chambers filled with stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes.
Along the route you will see different formations created over thousands of years by water passing through Mallorca’s limestone rock. Carefully designed lighting highlights the shapes, colours and dimensions of the different chambers.
The complete experience inside the caves lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Classical Music Concert on Lake Martel
One of the highlights comes towards the end of the route when you reach Lake Martel, one of Europe’s largest underground lakes.
Visitors take their seats beside the lake for an approximately 10-minute live classical music concert. The combination of the underground setting, darkness, lighting and natural acoustics makes this the most distinctive part of the Caves of Drach experience.
The concert is included with your entrance ticket.
Boat Trip Across Lake Martel
After the concert, you have the option to cross part of Lake Martel in one of the traditional boats.
The boat trip lasts approximately five minutes and is included with your entrance. Taking the boat is optional, so visitors who prefer not to do it can continue towards the exit on foot.
Caves are formed by rainwater carrying small amounts of carbonic acid in solution, which dilutes the calcium carbonate in the limestone rocks, converting it into soluble calcium bicarbonate and dragging it underground. When it encounters a cavity, the water releases the carbonic acid again, so that the bicarbonate of limescale, by returning its extra carbon to the acid, becomes insoluble calcium carbonate again. So the carbonate borrows the carbon from the carbonic acid in the rainwater, uses it to make itself soluble so that it can be filtered, and when it has settled, it gives it back to the air.
As we descend we come to the Valley of Montserrat (stalagmites reminiscent of the famous mountain), and there hanging from the ceiling are ‘pastanagues’ (carrots) of a deep reddish colour due to the presence of iron oxide, and ‘llençols’ ( ‘sheets’) that look as if they are lying out to dry. Later we find Diana’s bath, a lake of beautiful colours, perhaps one of the most delicate corners of the caves.
We pass through the Angelic room, where we can give free rein to our imagination, and identify shapes with different landscapes such as an enchanted city, a snowy mountain, a Buddha, a monk… And then we arrive at the Martel Lake.
This is one of the most spectacular places in the interior of the Caves of Drach. It owes its name to the surname of the famous French speleologist of the last century. The Martel Lake is undoubtedly what makes these caves so special, and different from others. At Lake Martel you will attend a concert and enjoy a boat trip.
How to get to the Caves of Drach?
It is very easy to get to the Caves of Drach, and they are very well signposted. They are located in the eastern part of Mallorca, in Porto Cristo, and have their own car park.
It is very easy to get to the Caves of Drach, and they are very well signposted. They are located in the eastern part of Mallorca, in Porto Cristo, and have their own car park.
There are different ways to get there, either by rental car, taxi, public transport or an organised tour. Since ‘how to get to the caves’ is a frequently asked question, we have made a specific article to explain how to get to the Caves of Drach, so that you can plan your visit properly and explore other Mallorca caves during your stay.
Caves of Drach Independently or with an Organised Tour?
Both options are possible, and the best choice depends mainly on where you are staying and whether you have your own transport.
Visiting independently works well if you have a rental car and prefer to organise your own schedule. The Caves of Drach are located in Porto Cristo and have parking available nearby. You will need to organise your own transport and entrance time.
An organised Caves of Drach tour can be more convenient if you are staying in one of Mallorca’s main holiday resorts and do not want to hire a car. Transport, pick-up and cave entrance are organised together, and a local guide accompanies you during the excursion.
Click Mallorca offers departures from different parts of the island, including Palma and south Mallorca, Alcudia and the north, Cala Millor and the east coast, and Cala d’Or and southeast Mallorca.
👉 See our Caves of Drach Tour with transport and entrance included to compare the organised option with visiting independently.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Caves of Drach
The complete experience inside the caves lasts approximately 90 minutes, including the walking route, classical music concert and optional boat trip.
The route through the Caves of Drach is approximately 1,200 metres long.
Yes. The classical music concert beside Lake Martel is included with standard entrance to the Caves of Drach.
Yes. The short boat trip across part of Lake Martel is included with your entrance ticket, although taking the boat is optional.
The boat crossing lasts approximately five minutes.
The temperature remains approximately 18–20°C throughout the year.
The caves are located in Porto Cristo on the east coast of Mallorca.
Yes. You can visit independently by buying an entrance ticket and travelling to Porto Cristo yourself. Alternatively, organised excursions combine transport and entrance in one booking.
The caves are popular with families, but parents should bear in mind that the visit involves walking and steps and that pushchairs are not suitable for the route.
Wear comfortable clothes and suitable walking shoes. Even during summer, the caves remain at approximately 18–20°C, so some visitors may prefer to bring a light layer.
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