Here at Club MAC Alcudia, we’re fortunate enough to be based in Majorca, one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. When you stay on this sun-drenched Balearic Island, you’ll be able to check out some of the region’s most exciting natural attractions such as the Caves of Drach!
Natural attractions
Located in the West Mediterranean Sea, Majorca is a nature lover’s dream destination. If you decide to explore the nature of Majorca you’ll find that it boasts fascinating animal and plant life, as well as stunning landscapes and geological formations. So which attractions should you check out?
If you want to stay close to the resort, you could always visit Club MAC Alcudia’s lakes, where you can try some really cool water sports activities. If you want to go further afield, there a lot of places to visit from the northern tip of Majorca, which features some of the region’s most impressive cliff faces, to La Victoria, which is known for its beautiful wild olive trees and elegant cypress plantations.
Caves of Drach
But if geological formations are more your thing, then your first stop has to be the Caves of Drach. Based in the popular tourist town of Porto Cristo, which is nestled on Majorca’s glorious South-East coast, the Caves of Drach are roughly an hour’s drive from Club MAC Alcudia. These Caves are some of the most remarkable on the Island, so they’ve become one of Majorca’s hottest tourist attractions!
The Caves of Drach are 25metres deep and 1,200meters wide, featuring a range of majestic stalactites hanging down from the ceilings! The attraction’s most impressive feature is famous underground lake. Called ‘Lake Martel,’ it is considered one of the largest underground lakes in the world!
Visit the site
You’ll find plenty to see and do at the Caves of Drach. The first thing you’ll notice is ‘the flag,’ a spectacular rock formation. As you go deeper, you’ll see sites like the Baths of Dianna, with some of the most turquoise waters. You’ll also encounter an incredible formation called the ‘snow-capped mountain’ and Lake Martel, which you can cross by boat.
The Caves of Drach offer a wide range of great tourist facilities. Take a break and have lunch at the picnic areas. You can grab a bite at the bar-café or buy a souvenir at the site’s shop. For a little luxury, treat yourself to something special at the Caves’ Majorcan pearls shop.
Holiday memories
The Caves of Drach are really unique. When you visit, you’ll be able to check out world famous features such as the Caves’ expansive underground lake, making amazing holiday memories that’ll last a lifetime! Book your stay at Club MAC Alcudia now so you can visit the Caves of Drach! More information here.
If you rent a car when you stay at Club MAC Alcudia, you can hit the open road and drive to explore some of the most stunning attractions the island has to offer.
Explore Majorca
Club MAC Alcudia is based in the port town of Alcudia, on the north-east edge of Majorca. The largest Balearic Island has a whole trove of historical monuments, breath-taking beaches and epic landscapes for you to enjoy, and if you rent a car you can explore everything Majorca has to offer at your leisure. Here are three driving routes you might want to try when you visit Club MAC Alcudia.
Bays of Pollensa and Alcudia
If you want to check out some of Majorca’s most amazing beaches, you could always drive around the bays of Pollensa and Alcudia, which are just a stone’s throw away from Club MAC Alcudia. This 60 kilometre route starts at the seafront in Port de Pollensa, before carrying you around the bay and taking you south towards Alcudia.
As you drive, you’ll stop by some exciting attractions. At the beginning you’ll get the chance to look out over the golden beaches of Pollensa and gaze upon both the epic Victoria Peninsula and the majestic SÁlbufereta wetlands nature reserve. When you reach Alcudia, you’ll be able to glimpse a number of the port’s most historic sites up close including its medieval walls and gateway.
Lluc to Orient
You could also try the Lluc to Orient route when you stay at Club MAC Alcudia. With this journey you’ll start at local pilgrimage site Lluc Monastery, which is around an hour’s drive from Alcudia. As you go you’ll pass the village of Caimari (pictured above) and the town of Manacor, before ending at the tiny village of Orient.
The monastery isn’t the only attraction you’ll pass on this drive. When you reach Caimari you’ll be able to check out its famous olive groves, while Manacor is known for its furniture and artificial pearl factories as well as the Caves of Drach, which are epic. If you take this route we’d also suggest you go to the Sant Jordi Church in Orient, which is a charming example of 17th Century Balearic architecture.
North-East Majorca
You may also want to drive around the north-east of Majorca. Beginning at Manacor, this route goes to the beach town of Porto Cristo – known for its shimmering beaches, before carrying you past rural landscapes and classic Majorcan villages and eventually taking you back to the Bay of Alcudia.
We already revealed that there are a tonne of touristy things to do in Manacor, but this route has so much more to offer. You may want to check out the Coves dels Hams, a fantastic system of caves on the east cost of Majorca. While driving you’ll also get the chance to stop by the island’s Safari Zoo, which has a great selection of wildlife and the Castle of Capdepera, a classic walled fortress which overlooks the village of the same name.
Getaway of a lifetime
There are so many things to do in Majorca. If you hire a car and try one of these three driving routes, you’ll be able to see the island in all its glory, ensuring that you make wonderful getaway memories when you spend some time at Club MAC Alcudia.
