You’ll find the Drach Caves in the village of Porto Cristo, on the east coast of Majorca, around 65 kilometres from Palma. You won’t be the first to explore these grottos by any means - they appear to have been known since at least the Middle Ages, but it was not until 1896 that the French speleologist Martel discovered the cave with the lake that now bears his name.But we’re sure that you will feel as amazed as the first visitor when you venture into these caves full of stalagmites and stalactites which grow one centimetre per century, with curious names like the Venus del Nilo or Buddha. The guided tour passes beautiful lakes like the Bath of Diana (its turquoise blue seems otherworldly), and the lighting was designed by the engineer Carles Buigas, known as “the wizard of light”.Now comes the moment that makes this experience unique: when you first see Lake Martel, one of the world’s largest underground lakes. As you sit facing it, illuminated boats appear out of the darkness carrying musicians who will play a short concert of classical music for you, while the lights gradually come up over the underground lake. After the sound of the cello and violins dies away, you can take a boat ride on the lake - a truly delightful experience.
