Palma de Mallorca, Drach Caves??

[MissShell]

Hi there,

 

Taking a Western Med cruise this spring with my family and we are trying to plan our day in Palma. I think my kids (ages 11 and 8) would love the Drach caves and the cruise sponsors a tour there. Any input? Would it be better/cheaper for us to get there on our own? How hard is that on a port day? Also, anything else you can recommend for a family of four in Palma? My kids have seen enough churches and museums and will see more in other ports. We were hoping to keep Palma relatively simple.

[LondonTowner]

Yes, they may like the Caves of drach, but I think they would like the train to Soller more. It is a bit like a Wild West train and easy to catch from the centre of Palma. It has a website, so you can look it up.

 

The train leaves from Plaza Espana and it won't cost much to take a taxi there from the port.

[MissShell]

Thanks so much. That looks like a lot of fun. We were hoping for a leisurely day, but now I'm wondering if we could do both! :D

[Morgans]

The train is an interesting option but sometimes the return times are very tight - depends how long your ship is in port so you will need to check timings.

The caves are good and the children should enjoy the experience. You are treated to a musical "interlude" as part of the tour which is adds atmosphere - don't think it has changed since we were there.

You also have the option of jumping into a taxi and heading to the beach . There are several nearby and also a waterpark which no doubt the kids will love. I believe there are buses from just by the ship - perhaps others may have more details. Google Majorcan beaches near Palma to give you an idea.

[lgh34609]

read you cant take pictures while in the caves, true?