Would you like to discover Ibiza from another perspective? The island holds numerous landscapes that have a singular look given the environment’s geological and geomorphological set up, and are absolutely breath-taking for those who visit them.
Ibiza has many caves and cavities of different sizes. They have been changing over the years and shaping into what they have become today. Getting to know Ibiza’s best caves can be a very original and fun way of discovering the island. Here are the best ones!
Can Marçà Cave
This cave is located on the cliffs on the island’s northern side, near the locality of Sant Miquel. The first people to use these caves were smugglers that hid their goods in them. To this day, it’s quite interesting to spot the red and black marks that signal the cave’s entrance and exit.
To visit it you must join an approximately forty-minute tour that will take you through the small rivers, lakes and waterfalls. You’ll also find a spectacular viewpoint next to the cave with beautiful views of Murada and Ferradura islands.
The cave is open every day from 10:30AM to 5:00PM.
Es Culleram Cave
This cave was discovered in 1907 and is considered a world cultural heritage. It’s particularly interesting given the value of the historical remains that lie within it. Originally, it was an old sanctuary dedicated to Tanit, the Carthaginian goddess of fertility and fortune.
It is located on the road that connects the localities of Sant Joan and Cala San Vicente. You can visit it from the month of April until the month of October, from Tuesday to Sunday, and from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. The access to the cave is free.
Ses Llagostes Cave
You can’t miss out on this peculiar cave, turned nowadays into an aquarium by the name of Aquarium Cap Blanc. Here you will be able to observe some examples that represent the area’s marine fauna. Sharks, groupers, rotjas or rays are just some of them.
The cave is located on the road of Cala Gració, in Sant Antoni de Portmany, and you can visit it on Saturdays from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.
Cova Santa
If you want to let your imagination loose and briefly enter a world of pirates and thieves… This is the cave for you!
It was discovered in the 15th century and you can only access it through a fissure in the mountain. You’ll access a cavity of more than 25 meters in depth which is crowned by incredible stalactites and stalagmites.
You will be able to visit it from Tuesdays to Sundays from 12:00PM to 11:00PM. Currently there are also special events and dinner shows inside the cave.
Other Ibizan caves with free access
Ibiza holds an infinite number of caves that you can visit for free. Some of them are hard to access and require certain agility.
One of the island’s most hidden and inaccessible caves is the Cave of the Light in S’Ullal de na Coloms. It’s not recommended for all visitors since once you’re inside you can only exit it by snorkeling through an underwater gallery.
Other caves that are worth visiting are Ibiza’s Inclinada or Slanted Cave which is special for the shape of the rocks and how it introduces itself in the sea in the shape of a spear; the cave on the Es Vedrà viewpoint, a hidden hippy cave with spectacular views on the natural reserve of Es Vedra; the caves of Los Tesoros or The Treasures, located in Cap de Mossons and frequented by treasure hunters, as well as a popular hiding place during the Civil War; as well as the Cave d’es Pi, the Cave d’en Jaume Orat, the Cave de Ses Estelles or the Cave de Ses Fontanelles, also known as Sa Cova des Vi (Cave of Wine) since it was used as a wine cellar back in the day (this cave also holds a small collection of rural paintings).
By visiting Ibiza’s best caves you’ll get to know another Ibiza that is unknown to most visitors. We encourage you to discover the island’s secret underground world. Enjoy it!
