Coves del Drach
Cuevas del Drach · Manacor
cave on Mallorca
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Coves del Drach, the Dragon Caves, one of Mallorca's most enchanting and mysterious natural wonders. Located near the town of Porto Cristo on the east coast of the island, this subterranean complex is a journey…
Listen in the app2The Descent — Entering the Underworld
As you step onto the stone stairs at the entrance, you immediately feel the change in atmosphere. The temperature drops to a constant 17 to 21 degrees Celsius, and the air becomes heavy with a relative humidity of nearly 95%. …
Listen in the app3The Four Chambers — A Subterranean Maze
The Coves del Drach is actually a complex of four interconnected caves: the White Cave, the Black Cave, the Cave of Luis Salvador, and the Cave of the French. Each has its own distinct character. …
Listen in the app4Stalactites vs. Stalagmites — The Stone Dialogue
In the deeper parts of the cave, we see the spectacular dialogue between stalactites and stalagmites. While stalactites grow down from the ceiling, stalagmites grow up from the floor, built by the mineral-rich water that drips…
Listen in the app5Lake Martel — The Subterranean Sea
We now arrive at the most spectacular feature of the caves: Lake Martel. Stretching 117 meters in length and 30 meters in width, with depths reaching up to 12 meters, this is one of the largest underground lakes on the planet. …
Listen in the app6The Concert — Music in the Shadows
As the lights in the cave dim to total darkness, the classical music concert begins. This tradition dates back to the early 20th century and is the highlight of the visit. …
Listen in the app7The Boat Ride and the Exit
Following the concert, visitors are given the choice to either walk across a bridge or board a small boat for a short trip across Lake Martel to the exit path. I highly recommend the boat ride. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the Coves del Drach has come to an end. We have descended 25 meters into the earth, walked through chambers that took millions of years to form, and witnessed the sublime intersection of nature and music on…
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What is Coves del Drach?
Coves del Drach is a place in Manacor with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Manacor |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.5357, 3.3306 |
| Last updated |
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