OVERVIEW: The highlight of this tour is the mysterious Drach Caves which are also home to the largest underground lake in the world.
HIGHLIGHTS: Travel to the historic town of Porto Cristo, today a popular anchorage for visiting yachts. Continuue on to the famous Caves del Drach and see the largest underground lake in the world.
Watch artisans continue the tradition of manufacturing pearls in the Balearic Islands.
NOTES: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over uneven, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces with more than 150 steps in the caves. Due to the slippery and wet conditions, sturdy, non-slip walking shoes are recommended. The caves are not wheelchair accessible.
Overview:
The highlight of this tour is the mysterious Drach Caves which are also home to the largest underground lake in the world.
Highlights:
-Porto Cristo: An historic island anchorage
-Drach Caves: Mysteriously beautiful caverns with the largest underground lake in the world
-Pearl factory: Watch artisans continue the tradition of manufacturing pearls in the Balearic Islands.
Full Description:
Travel to the town of Porto Cristo, one of the oldest anchorages on the island. This fishing village is located at the end of a sheltered bay. It expanded in the Middle Ages to cater to the needs of the inland town of Manacor. Today Porto Cristo is popular with visiting yachts because of its deep harbor. On the outskirts of Porto Cristo you will find the famous Caves del Drach. This series of mysterious caverns is a natural phenomenon that play with shadow and light, thus creating abstract images whose interpretation is limited only by the observer's imagination. The beauty of the caves can be appreciated thanks to its exceptional lighting. You will also admire the largest underground lake in the world, known as Lake Martel. You will have approximately one hour in the caves.
Re-boarding the coach, your final stop will be at a pearl factory, known for its long tradition of manufacturing pearls in the Balearic Islands. You will see the process which has been kept secret through the ages. This artisan process, using marine raw materials, is continuously improved under strict scientific control. You will observe why the attempts to achieve quality imitation pearls have all been unsuccessful. Time permitting, you’ll have the opportunity to browse and shop in the pearl gift shop.
What to Bring:
-You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard the ship) and photo identification when in port
-Camera and cash for shopping
-Sun protection and sunglasses
What to Wear:
-Light clothing and a hat
-Due to the slippery and wet conditions in the Drach Caves, sturdy, non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
Important Notes:
- Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over uneven, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces with more than 150 steps in the caves.
-The caves are not wheelchair accessible.
-Video and photographs are prohibited inside Drach Caves.
