Never mind kids and caves, there’s something that’s just fascinating for all of us about
the prehistoric atmosphere of an underground cavern, and Majorca family holidays are a great opportunity to experience some of the island’s natural and ancient caves and coves.

The Caves of Drach

Well known as being one of the main tourist attractions on Spain’s largest island, the Caves of Drach (Cuevas del Drach) or Dragon Caves can be found at Porto Cristo on the east coast of Majorca at around 65 kilometres from Palma, and are an absolute must to be taken in on Majorca family holidays. Extending for almost 2,400 metres, the caves reach 25 metres in height in places and are home to what is considered to be one of the largest subterranean lakes in the world. Lake Martel is 177 metres long and 230 metres wide and, after taking in a short 10 minute classical concert played by a quartet of musicians playing on a boat in this magnificent natural auditorium, visitors also get the chance to venture out on to the lake. The spectacular lighting gives, not just Lake Martel, but also the other parts of the caves a stunningly surreal look, and the spectacular stalagmites and stalactites which have formed over millions of years are simply breathtaking.

The Caves of the Fish Hooks

Also situated on the east side of the island close to Porto Cristo and known locally as the Cuevas dels Hams, the Caves of the Fish Hooks get their name from the helictites which can be found particularly in the chamber called Angels Dream. Similar to small stalactites, helictites are twisted and in some cases bent like corkscrews or fish hooks. Like the Caves of Drach, the Cuevas dels Hams is also home to an underground lake, this time called the Lake of Venice, in which lurk completely blind crustaceans, deprived of light in their underground abode. Because of the varying levels of copper oxides in the formations within the caves, they take on beautiful hues of blue and green and make for a stunning sight. Being so close to the Caves of Drach, visitors can take in both of these experiences in the same day during their Majorca family holidays.

The Caves of Arta

Just a few kilometres north of the Caves of Drach and the Caves of Fish Hooks can be found the Cuevas de Arta, the other most famous of the caves on Majorca. Sitting roughly 50 metres above the sea at Cap Vermell, the caves are home to chambers with names such as Paradise, Purgatory and Hell, as well as to the impressive 22 metre high stalagmite named Reina de las Columnas or Queen of the Columns. As you look around, just bear in mind that the stalagmites are said to grow by just a few millimetres every one hundred years and imagine how long these fine examples have taken to form. Also, put yourself in the place of the hermits, smugglers and pirates who used the caves years ago to really get an authentic feel of old Majorca. Family holidays were never so good!

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