Key facts
| Height of the Queen of the Columns | 20 m2 1 source |
|---|---|
| Elevation of the caves above sea level | 150 m2 1 source |
| Guided tour duration (lower value) | 35 min1,3 2+ sources agree |
| Age up to which children enter free | 7 years1 1 source |
| Interval between group entries | 30 min1,3 2+ sources agree |
| Opening time (all year) | 10 h1,3 2+ sources agree |
| Tickets | The price was not confirmed: the official website gives no prices, and Turismepetit mentions discounts for residents, children and groups without amounts. Children under 7 enter free. Hours: November-April 10:00-17:00, May-October 10:00-18:00; closed on 1 January and 25 December. Contact: 971 841 293. |
| Best time to go | January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December; weekday morning; in hot weather and rain the caves are a good refuge (editorial assessment) |
| Crowds | groups enter about every 30 minutes; the sources give no measurement of visitor numbers |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 77 min, 77.6 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- Ctra. de las Cuevas s/n, Canyamel, municipality of Capdepera; by our own OSM measurement from Palma about 78 km and about 77 min without traffic.
- Parking: Free car park (official website; Turismepetit confirms there is a car park).
- Restrictions: TIB lines run to Capdepera; a stop at the caves in Canyamel was not confirmed. Visits are guided only, in Spanish, French, English and German.
- Without a car: stop Canyamel - Coves d'Artà, about 944 m on foot (about 13 min), lines 424 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Free parking
- Unnamed car park: about 275 m on foot, number of spaces unknown
Car parks tagged as free in OpenStreetMap (fee=no); walking distance = straight line x 1.3. All free car parks
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the Coves d'Artà and how much does it cost to go in?
From November to April the caves are open 10:00-17:00, from May to October 10:00-18:00; closed on 1 January and 25 December. The sources give no prices (Turismepetit mentions discounts for residents, children and groups, and children under 7 enter free), so ask by phone on 971 841 293.
How do I get to the Coves d'Artà and where do I park?
The caves are in Canyamel (municipality of Capdepera) on Ctra. de las Cuevas and have a free car park. From Palma it is about 77 minutes by car. You can reach Capdepera by TIB bus (411 and the 411e express), but a stop at the caves was not confirmed.
How long does a visit to the Coves d'Artà take?
A guided visit takes 35-40 minutes, and groups enter roughly every half hour. Visits are guided only, in four languages.
When are the Coves d'Artà least crowded?
Editorial assessment, not measured: weekday mornings and out of season. Because groups enter about every 30 minutes, at the peak of the season you must expect to wait for your time slot.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Capdepera Castle 5.6 km
- Ses Païsses talayotic village 9 km
Beaches
- Cala Agulla 7.4 km
- Cala Millor 8.6 km
- Cala Mesquida 9.9 km
- Cala Torta 10.9 km
Towns and villages
Festivals and events
- Capdepera Medieval Market 5.6 km
Related
More in this region: Llevant: the east coast
Sources
- turismepetit.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- ca.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- cuevasdearta.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- pomiar-osm-dojazdy (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.