Our day’s plan included hiking in Mallorca from Cala Romantica to Cala Varques and exploring the famous Drach Caves. After an early AM wake-up and a quick breakfast, we drove towards Porto Cristo to visit the famous Drach Caves. The 40-minute drive from our hotel took us through Manacor, the birth place of the famous tennis star Rafael Nadal, and not far from Manacor, we easily found free parking as we reached the caves. Tickets cost 18€ (17€ online if purchased online), and as we entered during the firs time slot the caves, we were met with a dense crowd. Despite the crowd, the cave’s beauty shone through, with stunning lakes and canals. A highlight was the amphitheater at the end, where a live orchestra performed on a boat in near-complete darkness. Opting to walk rather than join the rush for the 5 min boat rides to exit the cave, we enjoyed a bit more peaceful exit along the lake. We generally think the cave is worth visiting, but the touristic crowds can feel also very overwhelming (and sometimes disrespectful, especially when they were told not to take pictures during the live performance).

Beautiful undergound lakes in Drach Caves

Discovering Hidden Gems Along the Coastline

The path, covered in red dust and uneven rocks, required careful footing as we neared Cova de Cala Falco. Here, three concave caves in the rocks made for an interesting sight, even attracting touristic boats for photo ops. Continuing along the cliff edge, we stumbled upon the picturesque Cala Blanc. Although inviting, we didn’t stay long due to the lack of shade. Our route took a brief detour inland, where we encountered goats and a wide path, but we soon returned to the coastal trail.