The Caves of Drach are the most famous tourist attraction on the island of Mallorca. There are three chambers inside the caves, Cueva Negra (Black Cave), Cueva Blanca (White Cave) and Cueva Luis Salvator (Luis Salvator Cave). The latter is named after the Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria who invited Édouard-Alfred Martel to explore the caves in 1896; the caves are also home to Lago Martel (Lake Martel), one of the largest subterranean lakes in the world. Visitors can take a boat ride on the lake and see the beautiful limestone formations, including stalagmites protuding from the rockface and stalactites hanging down from the roof of the cave. As part of their journey underground, they are accompanied by the sound of musicians performing classical music, including compositions by Chopin, every hour on a boat.

Cuevas del Drach, Ctra Cuevas s/n 07680, Porto Cristo, Baleares, Spain
Tel: (0971) 820 753 or 821 617
Website: www.cuevasdeldrach.com

Air: Palma de Mallorca Airport. Water: Boat: Services from Cala Ratjada, Canyamel, Cala Millor, Sa Coma and Sillot. Road: Car: The caves are located 1.5km (0.9 miles) south of Porto Cristo. Bus: Many hotels and resorts on the island offer a bus service to the caves.

Spain, Mallorca