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Artá Caves, Mallorca

Carretera Coves de s'Ermita, Illes Balears, Illes Balears

Description

The Caves of Artà were formed by underground water dissolving the limestone rock (karst). Formations includes flowstones, stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and hangings. Visitors will discover the Entrance Hall, the Queens of Columns (a 17m stalagmite), a sound and light show in the Hall of Hell followed by another 4 halls: known as Purgatory, the Theatre, the hall of Flags, and the Glory. The tours are guided and last about 40mins with explanations in different languages: Spanish, English, French and German. Horizontal distance is 700m.

Access & Transport

The caves are 7km south of Capdepera, along Mallorca's northeastern coastline. Bus 424 goes there from Capdepera. The distance to Arta is 12km and to Palma, 80km.

Instructions & Recommendations

Tours depart approximately every 30mins. The temperature in the caves ranges between 17°C and 22°C, with a high humidity, so you may want to bring a sweater.

Meta review

The caves get very good feedback for their spectacular rock formations and the thumbs up on their ease of access and path along the way. Some comments also about it being a little expensive but, overall, still worth it. There is one recurring negative comment though: there is no audio set and visitors are mixed in group irrespective of their language so that guides must make the same comments in up to 4 languages; this means less engagement from visitors and less time to provide insightful explanations about the geology.

Environmental & Social

Low carbon footprint (electricity) We deem this activity socially neutral

Conclusion

The Cuevas de Arta are, in our opinion, very nice but not exceptional. If you have not seen caves in a while and you are in Mallorca then you should consider adding these or the Drach Caves to your itinerary.

Key positive

Visually impressive

A good family activity

Key negative

Superficial explanations from the guides

A little expensive

Suitability

Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility because of the stairs

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 25 Dec and 01 Jan

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:May, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 17:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€16
Adult
13 - 64
€16
Child
7 - 12
€8
Infant
0 - 6
€0

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