Caves in Mallorca

Mallorca's Best Caves

Mallorca's geological landscape is defined by extensive limestone formations, featuring a mix of natural caverns and historical mining sites. This collection includes the Coves de Gènova, discovered in 1906 and reaching depths of 36 meters, alongside numerous "avencs" (vertical shafts) and caves like Cova des Pilar, known for its natural columns. Many sites around the Serra de Na Burguesa reflect the island's industrial history, showcasing former gypsum mines and quarries integrated into the subterranean terrain.

Mallorca's Best Caves — Map

A

Coves de Gènova

Discovered in 1906, these limestone galleries descend 36 meters underground, featuring natural speleothems and calcite formations.

B

Mina de S'Avenc (Entrada Mina)

Entrance to a former mine located within the Serra de Na Burguesa mountain range.

C

Coveta devora Sa Pedrera

Small natural cavity located adjacent to the historical Sa Pedrera quarry site.

D

Cova de ses tres boques

Natural cave system characterized by three distinct entrance points.

E

Cova Minera del Llentiscle o Cova d'en Macip

Subterranean mining site also known as Cova d'en Macip, historically used for mineral extraction.

F

Cova de ses Tres Boques

Natural cave formation featuring multiple openings, located near the Sa Pedrera area.

G

Cova Minera de Sa Grossa O de S'Alemany

Historical mining cavern also referred to as S'Alemany, used for local mineral extraction.

H

Avenc Nodris

Vertical sinkhole or chasm typical of the Balearic karst landscape.

I

sa Trinxeta

Small subterranean cavity located in the hills overlooking Palma.

J

Cova des Ratot

Natural limestone cave situated in the Serra de Na Burguesa range.

K

Cova Verge

Small natural cave formation located in the mountainous terrain northwest of the city.

L

Cova de Sa Pedrera o des Mini

Subterranean site linked to historical quarrying activities at Sa Pedrera.

M

Crull des Forn des Guix

Cavity associated with historical gypsum production sites and kilns.

N

Cova de sa Tresca o Cova Nova

Natural karst formation also known as Cova Nova.

O

Cova des Pilar

Natural cave featuring stalactite pillars and limestone columns.

P

Clot de Sa Paret o Clot Miner de Sa Paret

Historical mining pit used for local stone or mineral extraction.

Q

Cova des Guix

Natural cave historically associated with gypsum deposits and local extraction.

R

Cova des Pilar

Natural cavern containing limestone pillars and geological formations.

S

Coveta des Tirani o Sa Cambreta

Small natural cave also known as Sa Cambreta.

T

Cova des Matalàs

Natural limestone cave located in the rugged terrain near Palma.

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