Float through a green-lit sea corridor and peer up at limestone walls in Cova des Coloms. This family-friendly sea-caving swim on Mallorca’s east coast mixes shallow cave passages with clear water and hands-on geology.
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You push off from a small rocky ledge and the cave swallows sunlight in slow, green slices. Salt and limestone scent the air; vertical walls, smoothed by centuries of water, rise like pale cliffs. In Cova des Coloms the sea becomes a corridor—clear, cool, and inviting—so even beginners can move from open bay into an underground chamber where water holds the light.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; comfortable swimming short distances and basic scrambling on wet rock is required.
Wildlife
History
Mallorca’s coastal caves formed in soluble limestone over millions of years; many were used historically by fishermen and smugglers and now offer accessible geological lessons.
Conservation
Stick to marked entry areas, avoid touching speleothems and marine life, and use reef-safe sunscreen—small actions protect fragile cave ecosystems and water clarity.
Reserve your spot on the Swimming and Caving in Cova des Coloms today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring sport shoes
Shoes with good grip are useful for wet rock approaches; guides may provide professional shoes for a small fee.
Hydrate and snack
Five-hour tours include transfers—carry water and an easy snack to keep energy steady between swims.
Share your measurements
Provide height, weight and shoe size at booking so guides can fit wetsuits and life vests correctly.
Mind the minimum age
Participants must be at least 12 years old; confirm fitness and any medical needs before the tour.
Water shoes or sport sandals
Protects feet on slippery rock and provides grip during cave approaches.
summer
Quick-dry towel
Useful for the return trip and changing after wetsuit removal.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important on the 5-hour excursion—refill where available.
Light wetsuit or rashguard
A thin thermal layer can help in cooler months; basic wetsuits are supplied by operators.
spring