Uncover A World Of Wonder In Underground Mallorca

Seeking a break away from the every day but feeling a bit resort-o-phobic? If you’re a traveller who prefers exploring a little more off the beaten track, it’s time to acquaint yourself with Mallorca’s underground world! 

This lovely Balearic island is home to some of Europe’s most exquisite cave formations and it’s absolutely perfect for a solo getaway with a difference. 

Descend to the Dragons

The Cuevas del Drach feel truly prehistoric, with the immense chambers home to some stunning stalactites (which grow at a rate of one centimetre per 100 years) and cavernous vaults. These ‘Dragon Caves’ were never fully explored until the nineteenth century, when M.F. Will and E. A. Martel arrived to uncover their full magnitude. Today, over the course of an hour, visitors can descend 82 feet to marvel at the impressive interior formations and turquoise waters, before reaching Lake Martel for a spectacular finale of illumination, music and even a spot of rowing. This is an opportunity to experience antiquity up close and personal.  

Nature’s Cathedral

The Cuevas de Artá is a monument of nature. Perched on the cliffside overlooking the Bay of Canyamel, its gaping basilica-like entrance is frequently compared to the nave of Palma’s La Seu Cathedral – and with stalagmites reaching 22 metres, it’s not hard to see why. These caves have a turbulent history, as an Arab refuge during the Christian conquest and as a safe haven for smugglers and pirates. Imbued with history, its walls have inspired writers and poets in their droves. Tours here last around 40 minutes, culminating in the jaw-dropping sea views as you re-emerge. 

Fossil Hunting

Nestled amongst the gorgeous Tramuntana Mountains, the Coves de Campanet have been evolving under geological processes for over 12 million years. Inspiring both awe and wonder, the caves have intrigued creatives and scientists alike, but they possess more than mere beauty. Excavation work has uncovered Plio-Pleistocene fossils endemic to the island, including Moytragus Balearicus, a small Bovidae dating back five million years, and Chthonius Campaneti, a scorpion-like arthropod unique to these caves.

This is a cave for the curious mind. Tours of approximately 40 minutes take visitors through galleries, chambers, pools and caverns, all adorned with stunning stalagmites.

Casual Caving

If you’re in Palma, ensure an excursion to the Coves de Genova. These stunning caves reach more than 35 metres below ground, boasting columns up to 36 metres high. The tours give you enough time to let your imagination run wild and really soak in the atmosphere. Situated outside Mallorca’s capital city, you could be shopping in the morning and caving by noon in this truly unique site.

How to Get There

The best way to ensure your holiday is stress-free from the outset is by pre- booking your Mallorca airport transfer before departure. For a door-to-door service that avoids pricey taxis and public transport confusion, a Mallorca airport transfer will get your adventures off to a calm and collected start. 

Whether you’re seeking a holiday with a difference or a convenient city excursion, Mallorca’s caves are a must-see for anyone visiting the island. They offer an atmospheric escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, so step into pre-history and put caving at the top of your itinerary. 

 

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers in various countries across the globe. If you’re looking for an affordable Mallorca airport transfer, Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.