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Drach Caves from Alcúdia (northern Mallorca)

Half day from Alcúdia and northern Mallorca to the Drach Caves: transport, skip-the-ticket-line entry, concert on Lake Martel and the option to cross it by boat. The version for families staying in the north. Rated 4.4/5 from 616 reviews.

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Photo credits

«Boat on Martel Lake Coves del Drac Mallorca.jpg», by Steffen Mokosch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
«Martel Lake Coves del Drac Porto Cristo Mallorca.jpg», by Steffen Mokosch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
«Coves del Drac 01.jpg», by Rudolphous, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
«62 Coves del Drac, llac Martel.jpg», by Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
«Coves del Drac 21.jpg», by Rudolphous, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Wikimedia Commons: File:Interior de las Cuevas del Drach.jpg · CC BY 2.0 · no · source
Wikimedia Commons: File:Coves del Drac 08.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rudolphous · source
Wikimedia Commons: File:Coves del Drac 21.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rudolphous · source
Wikimedia Commons: File:Coves del Drac 01.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rudolphous · source

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Practical details

Duration: 5 hours
Guide languages: English · Spanish · German
Mobile ticket: No need to print
Instant confirmation: Right after booking
Wheelchair accessible: No
Minimum age: No restriction
Pets: Not allowed
Cancellation: Free up to 24h before

Highlights

Departure from Alcúdia, in northern Mallorca
Drach Caves entry without queuing at the ticket office
Classical music concert on Lake Martel
Option to cross the lake by boat
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Our take

This is the same Drach Caves visit as from Palma, but leaving from Alcúdia, which is where we recommend staying with kids. You avoid driving across the island and entry skips the queue. The pearl factory stop is unnecessary, but short.

What's included

Coach from northern Mallorca
Drach Caves entry with concert
Boat crossing of the lake (optional)
Visit to a pearl factory
Travel insurance

Not included

Lunch

Good to know

What to bring

Shoes with good grip
A light jacket

Not suitable for

Pushchairs
People with reduced mobility

Things to keep in mind

There are about 300 steps inside the caves
Includes a stop at a pearl factory
On Thursday afternoons the guide does not speak German

Meeting point

Nofrills Excursions, Avinguda de la Platja 13, 07410 Alcúdia.

The office is on the Port d'Alcúdia seafront. The drive to Porto Cristo takes just over an hour.

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The experience

What you will see

The stalactite chambers of the Drach Caves.
Lake Martel and the concert from lit boats.
The option to cross the lake by boat.

How it works

You leave Port d'Alcúdia by coach, enter the caves without queuing, watch the concert and return north at midday or in the afternoon depending on the schedule.

Who I recommend it for

Families staying in the north.
Anyone who does not want to drive to Porto Cristo.

Who I don't recommend it for

Families with a pushchair: there are about 300 steps.
Anyone who dislikes shop stops.

Accessibility

Not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs: there are about 300 steps.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

How many steps are there?

About 300 inside the caves, up and down. Not suitable for pushchairs.

What is the concert?

A short classical music concert played from lit boats on Lake Martel, one of the largest underground lakes in Europe.

Is it cold inside?

The temperature is steady at about 21 °C. It is humid, though, and the floor can be slippery.

Is it good with small children?

Yes from around 4-5 years old if they walk on their own; younger children need carrying or a baby carrier.