Can Marçà Cave Guided Visit with Entry Ticket Ibiza

Can Marçà Cave, a natural wonder above the sea

Can Marçà Cave, or Cova de Can Marçà, opens in the cliffs on the north coast of Ibiza, above the resort of Port de Sant Miquel in the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja. Formed over more than 100,000 years, it was carved by water that once flowed through the rock; today the cave is dry, but the formations it left behind fill its chambers.

The Can Marçà Cave tour follows a walkway through the galleries with a live guide who explains how each formation grew drop by drop. A favourite family visit on the island, it features on most lists of things to do in Ibiza with kids, and the 45-minute visit is just the right length for families.

Stalactites, stalagmites and the smugglers' marks

Inside, stalactites hang from the ceiling and stalagmites rise from the floor, some joined into columns, alongside curtains of flowstone and strange shapes that the guide brings to life with stories and comparisons. Each turn of the walkway reveals a new chamber, with lighting that brings out the colours of the rock.

The cave also has a human history. It was discovered by smugglers, who used its hidden galleries to store their merchandise away from the eyes of the authorities, and you can still see the marks they painted to signal the way in and out. The visit closes with a show of lights, sounds and water effects that turns the largest chamber into a small theatre.

Port de Sant Miquel and its bay

Port de Sant Miquel, also called Puerto de San Miguel, lies in a deep, sheltered bay on the north coast, framed by steep cliffs and pine-covered headlands. Its sandy beach and calm turquoise water make it a favourite with families, and the area around the cave offers one of the finest panoramic views of the bay.

Combine your Can Marçà Cave tickets with a swim or lunch in Port de Sant Miquel to make a relaxed half day. If you are wondering how to get to Can Marçà Cave, it is about half an hour by car from Ibiza Town; the cave is signposted from the road along the bay, on Avenida Benirràs, and there are buses from Ibiza Town to Port de Sant Miquel in summer.

Sant Miquel de Balansat, Benirràs and the north of Ibiza

The cave is a great excuse to explore the green, quiet north of Ibiza. A few kilometres inland, the village of Sant Miquel de Balansat is crowned by its fortified white church on a hill, one of the oldest on the island. The same road that passes the cave continues to Benirràs, a beautiful beach known for its sunsets.

The best time to visit Can Marçà Cave is in the morning, before the beaches fill up, and the 10:30 English-language visit fits that plan perfectly. The cave keeps a steady, cool temperature all year, so it is also a good option on a cloudy day or when you want a break from the sun.