Things to do in East Mallorca – Four Amazing Day Trips!
From ancient Bronze Age sites and Roman ruins to impressive cave systems, a historic glass factory, and even an all-inclusive boat trip, Eastern Morca has it all. In this video, we’ll take you on four day trips exploring the island’s history, culture, and natural wonders. You’ll see the tourist highlights as well as hidden gems off the beaten path. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the tour. Here we are at the dragon caves near Porto Cristo. We visited in October 2025. We thought that being October it wouldn’t be too busy that we would just pay for a ticket, maybe wait around for half an hour and then go and take a look around the caves, but we were wrong. It was absolutely packed. In 2025, the online price for an adult ticket was €17.50 and €10.50 for a child. I would recommend buying the tickets in advance online. Not only does it save you €1 per person, but it saves having to queue and having to wait for a tour to become available. I will leave a link in the description to where you can purchase tickets and for excursions to the caves that pick up from hotels if you’re not staying locally or hiring a car. Unfortunately, we had a 2-hour wait for a tour to become available. So, we had a little look around the gift shops and we went to the coast. At the end of a quiet road with plenty of parking sits this watchtower. It’s built in 1577 on the hill of the Falcons. It was partly destroyed in 1936 during the pro- Franco bombings and rebuilt in 1960. It’s just a few minutes drive away from the Dragon Caves and a nice spot to stretch your legs and take in the view. If you didn’t book cave tickets in advance, it’s also an easy 10-minute walk from the Dragon Caves car park to pass the time. The tour is about an hour long and takes you through huge caves with spectacular rock formations. There is also a live classical music concert performed from boats on the underground lake with an optional boat ride at the end, but photography is not allowed during the concert. This attraction has a cafe, gift shops, great toilets, and plenty of shaded parking. We really enjoyed the visit, but we recommend that you take a lightweight jacket or cardigan as it is quite cool down in the caves and definitely book ahead. After the caves, it was time to visit Porter Cristo. Just a 2-minute drive from the caves is a free parking area on the Carara del Monell. An elderly gentleman was kindly directing cars to available spots. He mentioned that parking was free, but he appreciated a couple of euros for his assistance. I’ll leave a Google Maps link showing the car park and our route in the description. We left the car park with a left turn, headed downhill, crossed the river, and turned right. Within minutes, we were strolling along the waterfront. We had lunch at the Fuzzio Lounge, although all the restaurants looked inviting to be fair. After lunch, we wandered along the waterfront to the seafront, browsed some lovely shops, snapped a few photos by the large Poto Cristo sign, and treated ourselves to some delicious ice cream. Then it was time to make our way back to the hotel with one final stop to round off the day. The drive from Porto Cristo took 30 minutes, and we arrived at 5:00 p.m. It was quiet, but still difficult to park as it is a small village. We enjoyed a little wander around and went up to the castle, which unfortunately was closed as it was 5:00 p.m. If only we’d booked those cave tickets. In 2025, the entrance fee was €3. I will leave a link in the description for all the attractions that we visited. Our first stop of the day is for lovers of ancient history, says Pahisas. I hope I’m saying that right, but I very much doubt that I am. The place is easy to find, and there’s a free shaded car park with some picnic benches. Next to the ticket office is a shed with a basic but clean toilet. The heart of the site stands a central talot, a megalithic tower. It could have been a lookout, a meeting place, a spiritual center. The experts are just not sure on that. And the whole site is surrounded by a very impressive wall. We arrived at about 10:30 in the morning. We had the place to ourselves and we spent around 45 minutes there. We enjoyed our little trip around. It’s really peaceful and being shaded. It was nice. It wasn’t too hot. Uh you can just about go anywhere. There’s no areas that seem to be off limits. Um interesting site and for €4 with the entrance fee, definitely worth a visit. Our next stop was 30 minutes drive away. The Ethnological Museum Dearo. The museum is free to enter and open Tuesdays to Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On street parking is free, but it is a very busy little town. We barely saw any people, but we did have to park the car a street or so away from the museum. Set inside a beautifully preserved 17th century house, this museum offers a unique look at how people once lived and worked on the island. This is a lovely little museum. Well laid out and informative. Again, very quiet. The only people we saw were leaving as we entered and we spent around 40 minutes looking around here. Very nice little place. A 30-minute drive away from Maro and just across the road from the ancient city walls of Alcudia are the wellpreserved remains of the impressive Roman city of Palentia. Entrance for an adult is €4 and this also includes entry to the museum in town. Palentia is open Monday to Friday 9:30 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. However, the museum in town that holds a lot of the uh artifacts found on the site is open Tuesdays to Fridays 8:30 to 1:30 p.m. Just by the ticket office, there’s a block of modern, clean toilets. We spent around 30 minutes exploring the area, but didn’t manage to see everything. It’s far more extensive than it first appears. Uh, with the lack of shade and the heat, it was just a bit of a challenge because we were there around 3:00 in the afternoon. Unfortunately, we missed the associated museum in town with artifacts from the site as it closes quite early. So, if you are planning a visit, I would go in the morning, beat the heat, and make sure you catch the museum whilst it’s still open. And definitely give it more than 30 minutes. After exploring Palentia, we headed into Alcudia’s old town, had a bite to eat, and took a leisurely walk along a section of the city’s historic walls. By 400 p.m., we were feeling tired, and so we called it a day. In hindsight, we’d planned the day a little differently. Although we enjoyed the day out, we would have been better off starting with Palentia in the museum in the cooler morning hours, enjoying a lunch in Nudia, making the stop in Maro, and then finishing the day at the Talotic site. It would have made for a more comfortable and complete experience. If you’d like any further details about any of the sites, I’ll leave links in the description along with a Google Maps route. Here we are just outside the Gordiola glass factory just off the MA15 18 kilometers from the airport. Founded in 1719, this is the fourth oldest glass factory in Spain. Inside is a shop with an Aladdin’s cave, a beautiful glassware. It’s very expensive though, but as you can see, it’s all lovely stuff. I really like these little palm trees, but they were expensive and fragile, so there’s no I was going to get one of those. We did however find this cute little dish for €30. Entry to the shop is of course free. However, if you want to go and see the glass blowers in action and visit the museum, it’s €8 each. Here we are at the toilets where the castle vibe continues. Here we are in the glass blowing factory. It’s quite warm in there. Absolutely fascinating to watch the process. Having watched them work and see how long it takes to make a single piece, you start to understand why they are so pricey. Our visit to Godola took just over an hour. It’s really nice to see something very different from other attractions on the island. I can thoroughly recommend it. A 15-minute drive from the Godiola Glass Factory brought us to this desolate windswept hillside. The 3 hectare site houses the remains of a town inhabited from around the 10th century BC to medieval times. Excavations began in 1975, but it is thought that only 15% of the site has been uncovered so far. This place was absolutely amazing. And this structure, the largest on the site, is thought to have been a communal abattoire. We spent around 20 minutes exploring this impressive site. We had the place to ourselves as well, which is always nice. Free parking, free entry, but no toilets. This museum housed in an old windmill is dedicated to the most significant finds excavated from the Son site and it’s only 10 minutes drive away. We were the only people there and we had a lovely chat with the lady archaeologist in charge who had worked on the site. There’s lots to see in a modern well-laidout building. Small but clean toilets. The entry fee for an adult was €3.50. There’s free parking and we spent around 40 minutes here. A 20-minute drive from the museum is El Calderas, a grand man house built in 1750 with numerous rooms furnished to reflect the life of a noble family in the 18th century. Surrounding the estate are historic outbuildings complete with farm animals and traditional workshops. The estate is open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day from 10:00 in the morning till 5 at night. The entrance fee is €10 for an adult, €5 for a child, but there is a family ticket for €25 that covers two adults and two children. The place is easy enough to find and there’s free parking. I will leave a link in the description for a Google Maps route and details. When we booked our tickets online, we also pre-booked a typical Maloan snack, pambol, which is artisan bread with local produce, tomatoes, olive oil, ham, cheese, and olives. All for €6 each. The prices in the cafe were very reasonable. Elcaleras is definitely worth a visit. The mix of elegant mana house and working farm offers plenty to see and it wasn’t crowded. The cafe is modern and airy with excellent reasonably priced food, though the menu is quite limited. There’s also a lovely small gift shop and excellent toilets. We spent around an hour and a half here. After a 40-minute drive, we arrived at our last stop of the day, the caves at Arta. The caves are open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Entrance fees in 2024 were €12 for an adult, €5 for a child, and no charge for the under sevens. Again, free parking. The highly informative guided tour lasted 40 minutes and included a light show to music. We anticipated a more modest experience compared to the dragon caves given that these caves are less wellknown and cheaper to visit. But we were pleasantly surprised. They’re just as nice as the dragon caves. Nestled by the edge of the sea, these beautiful caves are absolutely fantastic and definitely worth a visit. We had a wonderful varied day out from glass blowing to early civilization, 18th century grandeur to a natural wonder. I will leave links in the description to the Google Maps route that we used and to the attractions that we visited. For our final day trip out, we treated ourselves to a 5-hour boat cruise complete with drinks and lunch. At 10:00 a.m. we set off from Karat Jarda, ready for a relaxing day at sea. On board, there was no shortage of refreshments, cold water, soft drinks, beer, and wine. From the moment we left the harbor, we enjoyed stunning views of the coastline. The seating made the journey really comfortable with padded wooden benches and bean bags to stretch out on. Our swim stop was just off the Costa delpines, which means pine coast. Here, paddle boards and snorkeling gear was provided for anyone who fancied a dip. The facilities are basic. The toilet is tucked away below deck, accessed through this hatch. But when you’re on board for 5 hours with plenty of drinks, it’s definitely appreciated. Lunch was freshly prepared on board, made with local ingredients, and it was delicious. [Applause] Here we are cruising past our hotel, the Aloisel Carolina. If you’d like to see a review of that hotel and the full tour, a link will be left in the description. With a maximum of just 12 passengers on board, the trip felt calm, personal, and relaxed. The pricing for this excursion varies depending upon the season. In April 2025, there was a 3-hour boat trip for €60 per person, or you could charter the whole boat for €660. From May to October, the full 5hour trip cost €100 per person or €1,150 for a private charter. Transfers could also be arranged. We opted for transfers from our hotel in Fonda Sakala, which cost €15 each. With four of us, we could have saved a little by booking our own taxi, around €16 each way. The journey took around 12 minutes, so it’s quick and hassle-free. We’re enjoyed the trip and although it looks a little bumpy in the video, it was actually very comfortable. The food was delicious and the drinks were excellent. If you would like to book this excursion, I will leave a link in the description. That’s the end of our trips around Eastern Morca. I hope you enjoyed them and found a few ideas for your own visit. If you’d like to see more videos like this, please like, comment, and subscribe. Thanks for watching.
Looking for things to do In Mallorca Spain? Discover the best of eastern Majorca with this travel guide featuring the island’s most fascinating landmarks, heritage sites, and hidden gems. From ancient Talaiotic settlements and Roman ruins to dramatic coastal caves, traditional glass-blowing workshops, and a relaxing boat trip, these four day trips are perfect for travellers who want more than just beaches. Explore history, culture, and natural wonders while uncovering the stories and traditions that make eastern Mallorca unique.
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DAY ONE: History in the North
Stop 1: Ses Païsses de Artà – One of Mallorca’s best-preserved Talaiotic sites.
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Stop 2: Ethnological Museum of Muro – Charming museum showcasing traditional rural life.
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Stop 3: Pollentia – Explore ancient Roman streets, a forum, and a theatre.
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Stop 4: Alcúdia Old Town – Stroll through this walled medieval town full of charm.
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DAY TWO: Coastal Views & Caves
Stop 1: Coves del Drac (Dragon Caves) – Explore dramatic rock formations and a classical concert.
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Here are some excursions to the caves with transfer from hotels:
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Stop 2: Torre del Serral dels Falcons – Stunning cliffside views from a 16th-century watchtower.
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Stop 3: Porto Cristo – Enjoy lunch and a stroll along the marina.
Stop 4: Capdepera – Visit a medieval village with a hilltop castle.
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DAY THREE: Tradition, Timeless Craft & Natural Wonder
Stop 1: Gordiola Glass Factory – Watch traditional glassblowing at one of Spains oldest workshops.
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Stop 2: Talaiots de Son Fornés – Wander among Bronze Age ruins.
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Stop 3: Archaeological Museum of Son Fornés – Learn more about the site in a restored flour mill museum.
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Stop 4: Els Calderers – Step into 18th-century noble life in this countryside estate.
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Stop 5: Coves d’Artà – End the day with a dramatic cave experience on the coast.
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DAY FOUR: Boat Trip & Coastal Relaxation
All Inclusive Cruise from Cala Ratjada
Depart from the beautiful harbour of Cala Ratjada for a relaxing 5-hour cruise along the stunning coastline. Enjoy lunch, refreshing drinks, swimming, and soaking up the Mediterranean sun.
🎥 Filmed during our October 2025 visit, this trip captures the laid-back vibes, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking scenery of eastern Majorca.
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📍 Location: Cala Ratjada, Mallorca
🛥️ Boat: Jungle Splash
⏱️ Duration: 5 hours
🍽️ Includes: Lunch, drinks, and swim stop equipment
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Coves del Drac
01:01 Torre del Serral dels Falcons
01:40 Coves del Drac
02:40 Porto Cristo
03.35 Capdepera
04:11 Ses Païsses de Artà
05:36 Ethnological Museum of Muro
07:01 Pollentia
08:13 Alcúdia Old Town
08:57 Gordiola Glass Factory
16:58 Talaiots de Son Fornés
18:50 Archaeological Museum
19:17 Els Calderers
22:07 Coves d’Artà
23:24 Cala Ratjada Boat Trip
28:14 Summary
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