Mallorca: Cova de Coloms Sea Caving Small-Group Tour

Summary

Mallorca sea cave swim and cova de coloms adventure with local guide

You’ll squeeze into a wetsuit, swim from Mallorca’s shore to Cova de Coloms with your guide and a handful of fellow travelers, then crawl and float through ancient limestone chambers by headlamp. Expect cold water, strange rock shapes, plenty of laughs—and a feeling you won’t shake off soon after you leave the cave behind.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the cold squeeze of the wetsuit against my skin — not exactly flattering, but honestly, who cares when you’re standing on Mallorca’s rocky coast with the Mediterranean right there? Our guide, Toni, handed out water shoes and grinned like he knew a secret. The sun was already high but the breeze carried that salty smell you only get this close to the sea. We laughed about who looked most ridiculous (it was me, hands down) before wading into the water together.

The swim out to Cova de Coloms was longer than I expected — maybe fifteen minutes of steady strokes, waves slapping at my face every so often. I could hear someone behind me muttering about jellyfish (there weren’t any), and Toni kept calling out “just a bit more!” in Spanish and English. When we finally reached the cave mouth, it felt like slipping into another world: cool air, echoes bouncing off stone, everything suddenly dim except for our headlamps flickering along the walls.

Inside, time got weird. We crawled and shuffled over slick rocks while Toni pointed out formations that looked like melted candles or giant teeth. At one point he asked if we wanted to try swimming across an underground lake — it was freezing and I almost chickened out but everyone else jumped in so… yeah. My heart thudded in my ears as I floated under stalactites older than anyone alive. The silence in there was different from outside; thicker somehow. Someone cracked a joke about pirates and it echoed forever.

I didn’t expect to feel so small or so awake at the same time. On the way back out, sunlight hit us all at once and Toni started humming some old Mallorcan song I couldn’t place. Salt dried on my lips and my legs felt rubbery but good. Even now when I think about that day trip to Cova de Coloms from Palma or wherever you’re staying, it’s that mix of nerves and laughter that sticks with me most.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cova de Coloms sea caving adventure

• Put on wetsuit
• Swim from seashore to cave mouth
• Enter cave with guide
• Admire subterranean lakes and stalagmites
• Walk, crawl, and swim through caves
• Marvel at ancient rock formations

Top questions

How long does the Cova de Coloms sea caving tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 6 hours from start to finish.

Is hotel pickup included in this Mallorca sea caving tour?

No, hotel pickup is not included; you meet at the designated starting point.

What should I bring for the Cova de Coloms cave adventure?

Bring comfortable clothes, sport shoes, sunscreen, at least 2 liters of water, your own lunch, bathing suit and towel.

Are safety equipment and guides provided?

Yes, all safety equipment including wetsuits and water shoes are provided along with an experienced local guide.

Is this sea caving tour suitable for beginners?

You should have at least moderate physical fitness; it’s not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What languages do guides speak on this Mallorca cave tour?

Guides always speak English and Spanish; other languages may be available on request but are not guaranteed.

What happens if sea conditions are dangerous?

If conditions are unsafe for Cova de Coloms, alternative caves (including one with water) will be offered for safety reasons.

What is the minimum age for joining this day trip?

The minimum age is 12 years old for participants on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes all safety gear—wetsuit and water shoes—plus guidance from an experienced local guide who leads your small group through Cova de Coloms’ underground lakes and chambers before heading back to dry land together.