Parking in Porto Cristo and the Caves of Drach

In Porto Cristo there are open-air car parks on the streets behind the harbour, several of them free, and an underground car park on Plaça de s'Aljub, a few minutes from the promenade and the beach.

For the Caves of Drach, on the edge of town, there's a car park next to the entrance on the carretera de les Coves. Visits run in timed slots: arrive 20-30 minutes early, especially in summer, when the coaches arrive and the road gets jammed.

The Caves of Drach have a free car park next to the entrance. The visit takes about an hour: you walk roughly a kilometre of galleries, with steps and handrails, and end up seated by Lake Martel for a short live classical concert and, if you like, a brief boat ride. Buy your ticket online: it's cheaper and it guarantees your time slot, which is what sells out in summer.

If you come on a Sunday, Porto Cristo has its market and the centre fills up sooner: leave the car in the upper streets and walk down. The Coves dels Hams are on the Manacor road, a few minutes away, if you want to do two caves in one day. And if you're thinking of going on to Cala Varques, be warned: it has no car park, the track is closed with a barrier and there's a yellow line on the road, so you'll have to walk from wherever you can park legally.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking free at the Caves of Drach?

Yes, the Caves of Drach have a free car park next to the entrance, on the carretera de les Coves in Porto Cristo. In summer many coaches arrive at once, so get there 20 to 30 minutes before your visit slot.

How long does the Caves of Drach visit take?

About an hour. You walk roughly a kilometre of galleries with steps and finish at Lake Martel with a short live concert and the option of crossing it by boat. Wear comfortable shoes: there are stairs and damp patches.

Updated in October 2026