Caves of Drach and Hams, Porto Cristo and Pearl Factory Tour

Discover 3 wonders of Mallorca and the pearl shop on a full day tour.

1. Hams Caves Discovered in the 19th century, offers some of the most impressive underground views in Europe. Its stalactites are shaped like fishhooks and the blue lake known as “The Venetian Lake” offer one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island. The tour does not include the visit to the Blue Cave (Cueva Azul).

2. The Drach Caves are among the most visited in Europe and many consider them the 8th Wonder of the World. The Lake Martel, one of the largest underground lakes in the world, is the scene of a classical music program. The inside temperature is very pleasant and constant throughout the year: 21 Celsius.

3. Porto Cristo is the perfect choice for people in search for relaxation and slow-paced activities. Natural harbour, picturesque fishing village and blue-green sea surrounded by picture perfect beach. Porto Cristo is ideal for families and swimming.

4. Majorica Pearls Factory Shop,

Duration

8 hours

Language

EN, DE, RU, FR, ES

Rewiews

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Included

Pick-up and Drop Off by bus
Comfortable Round trip in a luxury bus with Air Conditioned
Caves Entrances Tickets
Careful attention and Tour Guide in the bus
Classical music concert in the Caves of Drach
Boat trip in Lake Martel in the Caves of Drach

Excluded

Food and drinks
Lunch

What do I need to bring?

Cap and sunscreen
Water
Comfortable shoes

Please note

Stroller or pram accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
If you want to reconfirm your services or we do the Pick Up at your hotel for the start of the tour, you must call +34 971682466, a day before the excursion, we will tell you what time we will pass by you, or the metting point of your hotel.
All our excursions start from the Camí de la escollera in Palma de Mallorca. Once the reservation is made, we will send you by email all the information about the departure point and the time. You can request the free pick-up service from your hotel if you are in the south of the island by calling +34 971682466 the day before the excursion.

Cancellation Policy

Free! Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.

When to book?

1h before the start of the activity

Palma de Mallorca

Palma was founded as a Roman camp upon the remains of a Talaiotic settlement. The city was subjected to several Vandal raids during the fall of the Western Roman Empire, then reconquered by the Bizantine Empire, then colonised by the Moors (who called it Medina Mayurqa) and, in the 13th century, by James I of Aragon.

Caves of Hams

The caves were discovered on 2 March 1905 by Pedro Caldentey. The caves lie along the route between the regional capital of Manacor and the coastal town of Porto Cristo. Like Coves dels Drachs, the Coves Dels Hams hold an underground lake, which is known as “The Sea of Venice”. The caves get their name from the unique formations of the stalactites and stalegmites. Hams is the Mallorquí (local dialect of Catalan) word for fishhooks or harpoons. Scientists have yet to explain the cause of these unique formations.

Lorenzo Caldentey, a son of the discoverer, is a certified diver and has outfitted the caves with an electric lighting system for performances and tours. Multilingual tour guides lead visitors on a roughly 500 meter walk through 12 different areas of the caves. Currently the visitors also enjoy the “Magical Mozart” concert accompanied by a light show. The musicians navigate the “Sea of Venice” in a small rowboat with candle-lit railings. The caves are a popular tourist attraction for tour groups and individual visitors during the summer months.

The Caves of Drach

The four caves, called Cueva Negra (Cova Negra), Cueva Blanca (Cova Blanca), Cueva de Luis Salvador (Cova de Lluis Salvador) and Cave of the French (Cova dels francesos), are connected to each other. The caves have been formed by the action of rainwater, and some scholars consider their formation could date back to the Miocene.

They host a large underground lake, called Lago Martel (Llac Martel), about 115 m long and 30 m wide. In this lake, considered one of the largest underground lakes in the world, live classical music concerts are offered daily. You can cross the lake by boat at the end of the concert.

The incomparable beauty of these caves is highlighted in an exceptional way by the lighting, projected and realized by the engineer Carles Buïgas.

Porto Cristo

The name Port de Manacor/Porto Cristo, meaning “The Port of Manacor/The Port of Christ” given to it back in 1260 AD at the time of the Christian invasion of Mallorca, A fishing boat was found washed up on the beach containing a crucifix. Legend has it that an ox was carrying an icon of God through the town, and the ox stopped and refused to walk anymore. Hence the people saw this as a sign and the name was derived from that belief it was a clear sign that Christ wanted to be here.

Manacor

Our tour includes an interesting stop in the city of Manacor to visit the Majorica Pearl Store, which has more than one hundred years of experience in the manufacture of globally recognized organic artificial pearls. Founded more than a century ago by a German engineer, the factory is a pioneer in the manufacture of artificial pearls in Europe. Live a ‘Majorica experience’ that has a multimedia area, a luxury boutique with unique prices and a relaxing lounge bar.

Note: Pick-up starts 15 minute(s) before departure.
We offer pick-up to the following places for this experience: