Mallorca - Arta caves
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The Artá Caves are located on the coast in the municipality of Artá, in the Cap Vermell, surrounded by mountains that tower over the sea. The caves have been visited since times gone by and it is very likely that the island’s primitive inhabitants knew of them, as did the various populations that later inhabited the island.
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The town of Capdepera is located in the northeast of
Majorca,
in the Levante district. A visit to the
Artá Caves can be an excellent way to gain a more in-depth
knowledge of this region of the island. |
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The first is the Sa Mesquida Valley which stretches down to the
beaches of the same name, where one of the island’s most important
coastal sand dune cordons is located, known as “Munt Gros”. The
second is the Canyamel Valley, through which a river of the same
name flows. The valley stretches to the Canyamel beaches, from where
the entrance to the
Artá Caves is visible. Other interesting sites are the Talayotic settlements of Ses Païses, Son Sastres, Son Cabila, Son Favar and the Claper des Gegants. |
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There is also the fortified town of Capdepera along with its Castle, which is one of Majorca’s most important historical buildings and dates from the year 1300. The construction of the “Castell” was ordered by King James II of Majorca. It was built at a strategic point, from which the island of Minorca is visible across the sea. |
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OPENING HOURS May-October 10AM-6PM November-April 10AM-5PM The visit to the caves lasts between 25 and 40 minutes. Only one group can enter at a time, approximately every half an hour. Guided visits in Spanish, French, English and German. |
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From the entrance, access is gained to the Vestibule and from there
to the Queen of the Columns, a lofty stalactite 22 metres high. Next
is the Chamber of Hell where there is a 3 minute light and sound
spectacle. We then reach the Chamber of Purgatory and after visiting
the chambers of the Theatre and Organ we reach the Chamber of Flags.
The guide strikes three columns, each of which emits a different
tone. We then visit The Elephant and on the way back to the exit we
pass by the Diamond Stones which resemble gemstones as a result of
their carbon composition. At the exit there are spectacular views over Canyamel Bay. |
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