Cova des Coloms Sea Caving Tour with Hotel Transfer Mallorca
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Overview
A half-day sea caving adventure on Mallorca's east coast with a guide and a group of no more than ten. You put on a wetsuit, helmet, light and buoyancy aid, then explore the Cova des Coloms, a coastal cave system of arches, tunnels and clear natural pools reached by walking and swimming. The default option includes hotel transfer from pickup locations, and a second option lets you meet the guide in Manacor. It is an exciting, unusual activity for adventurous adults and older children.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 10 people led by a guide
- Explore the sea caves of Cova des Coloms with light, helmet and wetsuit
- Swim in natural pools inside and beside the caves
- Hotel transfer from pickup locations in the default option
- Alternative option with a meeting point in Manacor
- All caving equipment and insurance included
Full Description
Cova des Coloms: the Cave of the Doves
Cova des Coloms, the name meaning Cave of the Doves, is a sea cave system on the east coast of Mallorca in the Manacor area, cut into limestone cliffs by the sea over thousands of years. The area is wild and unspoilt, with pine-covered hills, rocky inlets and clear turquoise water that makes the caves glow.
This sea caving tour in Mallorca visits the coast on foot and by swimming, entering the caves through natural arches and passageways. The guide explains how the caves formed, points out the rock formations and keeps the group safe throughout.
The sea caving experience
You wear a wetsuit, helmet, head torch, water shoes and a buoyancy aid, and follow the guide over rocks and through the water into the caves. There are places where you swim, wade and clamber through narrow gaps, and the tour is a real adventure rather than a simple sightseeing trip.
The group is limited to ten participants, which keeps the experience personal and allows the guide to give everyone attention. Sea caving is quite physical, but there is no need to be an expert; a reasonable level of fitness and comfort in water is what you need.
Natural pools and the coastline
Between the caves, you swim in natural rock pools filled with sea water so clear that you can see the bottom several metres down. The mix of light and shadow inside the caves makes for some of the most memorable photographs in Mallorca, though you should not bring valuables.
Ask the guide about the area, because the coast between Porto Cristo and Cala Varques has a lot of hidden coves and wildlife. The best time for a sea caving tour is in the warm season, when the water is more comfortable for longer swims.
Choosing your option: hotel transfer or meeting point
The default option includes hotel pickup and drop-off from a wide range of pickup locations across the island. Choose your location when you book, and your exact time is confirmed afterwards. It is the easiest choice if you do not have a car.
The second option has no transport: you meet the guide in Manacor, on Carrer des Castellot, and continue together to the caves. Both options last around four hours in total for the activity, and both include all caving equipment and insurance. Food and water are not included, so bring your own.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup or meet in ManacorBe collected from your pickup location, or meet the guide in Manacor if you chose the meeting point option.
- Equipment and safety briefingPut on the wetsuit, helmet, light, water shoes and buoyancy aid and hear the safety talk.
- Walk to the coastFollow the guide to the entrance of the sea caves.
- Sea cavingSwim, wade and climb through the caves and arches of Cova des Coloms.
- Natural poolsSwim in the clear rock pools and enjoy the scenery.
- ReturnChange and return to your hotel, or to the meeting point, after about four hours.
What's included
- Guide for a small group (up to 10 participants)
- Sea caving tour
- Caving equipment: light, helmet, wetsuit, water shoes and buoyancy aid
- Insurance
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and water
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- A half-day plan — about 4 hours
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 4.9/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- People with claustrophobia or a fear of dark, enclosed spaces
- Non-swimmers and people with poor fitness
- Pregnant women and people with back or heart problems
- Anyone with limited mobility
Meeting point
With the default option, you are picked up at your hotel or the nearest pickup location, and your exact pickup time is confirmed after booking. With the meeting point option, the guide meets you in Manacor on Carrer des Castellot, and no transport is provided. Please arrive on time, since the tide and the group's schedule matter.
Important information
- Bring swimwear, a towel and a change of clothes
- Bring water and a snack, as food and water are not included
- Sea caving equipment (light, helmet, wetsuit, water shoes and buoyancy aid) is included
- The group is limited to 10 participants
- You should be comfortable swimming and moving over rocks
- Leave valuables at your hotel
- The tour may be changed or cancelled if the sea is too rough
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Cova des Coloms sea caving tour cost?
The price depends on the option, hotel transfer or meeting point, and on the number of participants. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child.
What is the difference between the options?
The default option includes hotel pickup and drop-off. The second option has no transport, and you meet the guide in Manacor.
How long is the sea caving tour?
About 4 hours for the activity, with the transfer time extra on the hotel transfer option.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, in the default option, from a range of pickup locations. Not in the meeting point option.
Do I need to be a good swimmer?
You should be comfortable in water, as you will swim and wade. A buoyancy aid is provided.
Is the tour suitable for children?
It is best for adventurous older children and adults who can swim and climb over rocks. Check the requirements in the booking panel or contact us.
What equipment is included?
A light, helmet, wetsuit, water shoes and a buoyancy aid, plus insurance and a guide.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, dry clothes, water and a snack.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, if places are available. Check the date in the booking panel.
How big is the group?
No more than 10 participants, led by a guide.
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