Drac de na Coca

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The Drac de na Coca is a historic landmark in the Centre quarter of Palma, tied to one of the most celebrated legends in Mallorca.

The Legend and Its Origins

In the 17th century, a fearsome dragon was said to haunt the canals and cellars of Palma, emerging at night in search of victims. According to the legend, a knight named Bartomeu Coch slew the creature while visiting his beloved Catalina, and presented it to her as a token of his love — naming it after his own surname in its feminine form: Drac de Coca. What the legend calls a dragon is in fact a crocodile preserved using taxidermy. Some believe it to be a caiman, once brought to the island by seafarers.

The Original and Its Replica

The preserved original is held at the Diocesan Museum (Museu d'Art Sacre de Mallorca), where it ranks among the most surprising exhibits in the collection. It can be viewed from the upper floor. On Carrer del Palau, a replica of the dragon is mounted on the façade of the building facing the Bishop's Palace — and it is this spot that is listed as a standalone sight.

How to Find It

The replica is fixed to the façade at Carrer del Palau 3 in the Centre quarter. Entry to the Diocesan Museum, where the original is on display, is free of charge if you already hold a ticket for the nearby Cathedral.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Drac de na Coca a real dragon?

No. It is a preserved crocodile prepared using taxidermy techniques. Some believe it to be a caiman that was once brought to the island by seafarers.

Where can I see the Drac de na Coca?

A replica is mounted on the façade at Carrer del Palau 3 in the Centre quarter. The preserved original is held at the Diocesan Museum (Museu d'Art Sacre de Mallorca) and can be viewed from the upper floor.

Is there an admission charge for the museum?

Entry to the Diocesan Museum is free of charge if you already hold a ticket for the nearby Cathedral.

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Carrer del Palau, 3, 07001 Palma

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