Southeast Coast Mallorca
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Cala d’Or
Cala d'Or offers the perfect mix for a varied Mallorca holiday. Bathing fun, ...
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Colonia Sant Jordi
The resort of Colonia Sant Jordi is located in the municipality of Ses Salines ...
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Porto Cristo
Porto Cristo is a charming port town on the south-east coast of Majorca, located on a ...
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Santanyi
Santanyi is a small, pretty town in the southeast of Mallorca, which has retained its ...
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Cala Figuera
The fig trees radiate a lush green, the turquoise blue waters shimmer and an azure ...
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Botanicactus
The botanical garden Botanicactus is a breath-taking attraction on the south coast of ...
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Cala Anguila
The bay Cala Anguila is located on the Majorcan east coast and the beach‘s renown, ...
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Cala Sa Nau
Cala Sa Nau is a magical bay on the southeast coast of Mallorca and it crystal-clear ...
Museums in Mallorca
A museum visit is the perfect thing to do on the rare occasion that the weather in Mallorca. Both the capital, Palma and the inland towns and villages have an array of art exhibitions, monastic museums and archaeological collections that are well worth a visit.
Golf in Mallorca
With more than 20 golf courses, Mallorca is the top destination in the western Mediterranean for passionate golfers. The island is only two and a half to three hours away from most UK airports.
Real estate in Mallorca & Ibiza
Cuevas del Hams – stalactite and stalagmite caves near Porto Cristo
Cuevas del Hams is a network of caves with fascinating dripstone formations near Porto Cristo. The caves are located on the southeast coast of Mallorca and can be visited as part of a guided tour.
Cuevas del Hams - bizarre subterranean world on Mallorca's southeast coast
The Cuevas del Hams are situated next to the Cuevas del Drach, the second network of subterranean caves in the municipality of Porto Cristo on the southeast coast of Mallorca. The caves are among the most famous sights on the island are a major tourist attraction on the south-east coast. Over millions and millions of years massive stalactites and stalagmites have formed in the caves. Some dripstone formations have grown together to form stone pillars.
Numerous structures have a tree-like structure, which is particularly appealing in the elaborate light installations in the caves. As in the Cuevas del Drach, this cave network also includes an underground lake with crystal clear water. A visit to the Cuevas del Hams is like a journey through millions of years of geological history. The dripstones grow very slowly and only increase in size by approximately an inch over a period of 30 years.
Guided tours of the cave labyrinth
The cave system offers two different tours. The standard tour lasts about 45 minutes and leads you over a 500-metre corridor past impressive dripstone formations. The stalactites obtained their distinctive copper-brown and rust-red colouring from the high proportion of copper and iron salts in the area. A second sightseeing tour takes longer and includes an underground concert.
The show called "Magical Mozart" is accompanied by atmospheric light effects. The musicians slip past the visitors in a rowing boat and play classical works from a repertoire of famous composers. In the summer months a large number of visitors to the caves appear from the late morning onwards so arrive early if you wish to avoid long waits. The cave system is located about two kilometers outside Porto Cristo on the road to Manacor.
Cala d’Or
Colonia Sant Jordi
Porto Cristo
Santanyi
Cala Figuera
Botanicactus
Cala Anguila
Cala Sa Nau
Castell de Santueri
Cuevas del Drach
Santuari de Sant Salvador
Cala Romantica
Cala Marmols
Cala Llombards
Cala Varques
