Wine tasting at the town-centre cellar of Vins Miquel Gelabert
Tasting of 6 or 7 wines with home-made nibbles and a visit to the old 1909 cellar in central Manacor, about 1.5 hours.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Towns of Mallorca · Llevant (east)
Manacor
A town of furniture and pearls, and on its coast Porto Cristo, the gateway to an underground lake where music plays.
- Things to do
- 27 in town · 6 nearby
- Area
- Llevant (east)
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Things to do in Manacor
In the Coves del Drac, the visit ends beside Lake Martel, explored by the Frenchman Édouard-Alfred Martel in 1896: there, musicians in boats play live classical music. Close by are the Coves dels Hams, open to the public since 1910. In town, the Torre dels Enagistes houses the Manacor History Museum.
Horse ride through the Manacor countryside (2 hours, all levels)
A guided ride of about 2 hours through a private estate beside the stables near Manacor, on livestock tracks with valley views.
Guided sport climbing on limestone
Half or full day of sport climbing with an AEGM-certified mountain guide, tailored to your level with an optional technique focus.
Museu d'Història de Manacor – Torre dels Enagistes
Manacor History Museum – Torre dels Enagistes
A free museum with rooms on prehistory, Roman times, late antiquity, Islamic Al-Andalus and the Christian Middle Ages.
Closed on Tuesdays according to Google
Ajuntament de Manacor – Visit Manacor
Manacor markets: the Monday market and the Mercat Municipal
Weekly Monday market from 9:00 to 13:00 on Plaça Ramon Llull and around, plus the fruit and vegetable market Monday to Saturday on Plaça Constitució.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Mallorca with Mallorca Balloons
A sunrise balloon flight from the Manacor launch field, with optional hotel transfer.
Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience in Manacor
An interactive visit of about 90 minutes to the museum devoted to Rafa Nadal, with a room where kids try different sports.
Ajuntament de Manacor – Visit Manacor
Prehistoric settlement of s'Hospitalet Vell (Manacor)
A Bronze and Iron Age site with naviforms and a square talayot, free to enter and self-guided with panels in four languages.
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Guided aquatic cave exploration (premium)
A roughly 4.5-hour outing with cavers through caves with underground lakes that you swim across, around Cala Romàntica.
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Guided kayak trip to Cala Varques with sea caves and snorkelling
A roughly 3-hour kayak trip from Cala Romàntica to the Cala Varques reserve, with a natural arch, caves and snorkelling.
Cova des Coloms cave excursion from Cala Romàntica
An outing of about 5 hours (9:30-14:30) with a coastal walk, a swim through a tunnel and chambers with lakes, stalactites and stalagmites; May to October.
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Coasteering on the east coast near Manacor
Guided coasteering outing on the Manacor coast: scrambling, jumps, swimming and caves, with technical gear included and a beginner-friendly level.
Sailing Porto Cristo (Malakai)
Private sailing trip to Cala Varques from Porto Cristo aboard Malakai
A private sailboat with a local skipper to Cala Varques and nearby coves, with swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding and a Mallorcan aperitif.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Caves of Hams (Porto Cristo)
Cave near Porto Cristo with hook-shaped formations and a light and music show.
Dinosaurland Mallorca
Theme park with over 100 life-size dinosaurs next to the Hams caves, plus a fossil-dig area for children.
Dinosaurland and Hams Caves with transfer (ROIG)
Half a day with transfer from the east, south or north joining the Hams Caves and Dinosaurland, entry included, from 65 EUR.
Glass-bottom catamaran Porto Cristo – Cala Varques – Pirate Cave
Coast of coves and cliffs from Porto Cristo, passing the Pirate Cave, Cala Romàntica and Cales Varques.
Boat and snorkel tour along the Llevant coast from Porto Cristo
Two hours on a fast boat past caves and coves, with a 30-40 minute swim and snorkel stop in the protected marine area.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Guided boat dives for certified divers from Porto Cristo
Daily dive-boat departures with a guide to reefs, walls and caverns on the east coast; tank, weights and boat transfer included.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
3-hour buggy tour through the hills and coves from Cala Mandia
Departures at 9:00 and 15:00 in an automatic buggy around eastern Mallorca, with a swim stop; instructor, fuel and insurance included.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Discover Scuba Diving in Porto Cristo with Skualo
A first dive with an instructor at a PADI 5 Star centre in Porto Cristo, no prior certification needed, in the waters off Manacor.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Speedboat trip to sea caves from Porto Cristo (Skualo)
A roughly 2-hour speedboat trip from Porto Cristo to sea caves on the east coast, in small groups with a wetsuit and helmet.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Half-day trip to the Caves of Drach with a boat ride and concert (No Frills Excursions)
Five hours with coach transport, pre-booked tickets, a live concert and a boat ride on Lake Martel.
Caves of Drach (Porto Cristo)
Guided visit to one of Mallorca's biggest caves, with an underground lake and a short concert.
Estany d'en Mas: coastal hike, optional abseil and sea caving (Mes Aventura)
Four hours of adventure along the Manacor coast: hiking, optional abseiling and a sea cave, with full equipment.
Guided deep water soloing on the east and south coast
Four hours of rope-free climbing above the sea on cliffs such as Cala Varques or Es Pontàs, with climbing shoes and chalk included.
Sea caving at Cova des Coloms with Mon d'Aventura
A 4- to 5-hour adventure entering a sea cave at Cala Romàntica by swimming, jumping or abseiling, with guide and technical gear included.
Coves and beaches in Manacor
Manacor on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Manacor
- Wine tasting at the town-centre cellar of Vins Miquel Gelabert0.1 km
- Horse ride through the Manacor countryside (2 hours, all levels)0.1 km
- Guided sport climbing on limestone0.1 km
- Manacor History Museum – Torre dels Enagistes0.1 km
- Manacor markets: the Monday market and the Mercat Municipal0.4 km
- Sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Mallorca with Mallorca Balloons0.7 km
- Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience in Manacor1.7 km
- Prehistoric settlement of s'Hospitalet Vell (Manacor)3.8 km
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When to visit Manacor, and tips
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When to go
Manacor in the morning, the caves in the afternoon. Monday morning brings the market by the parish church; in Porto Cristo, 16 July (Mare de Déu del Carme) closes two weeks of festivities.
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A local tip
Buy cave tickets online to choose your time slot and skip the queue; parking at the Coves del Drac is free.
Quick facts
- Market
- Monday morning
- Lake Martel
- Explored in 1896
- Coves dels Hams
- Open since 1910
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Near Manacor
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Museu del Ferrocarril de Mallorca
Mallorca Railway Museum (Son Carrió)
Immersive museum on the arrival of the railway in Mallorca, in the carriage shed of the former Son Carrió station.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays according to Google
TUI España Turismo (excursiones en Mallorca)
Authentic Mallorca tour with a Mallorcan lunch
Markets, historic villages and viewpoints, with a typical lunch, water and wine included.
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Fra Juníper Serra House Museum in Petra
Free museum in the birth house of the friar who founded missions in California, with documents, objects and models.
Closed on Mondays and Sundays according to Google
Miquel Oliver Vinyes i Bodegues
Miquel Oliver vineyards and winery in Petra
Guided walk through the vineyards and cellar of a historic Pla i Llevant DO house, with a tasting of its Muscats and other wines.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Guía local de astronomía del Puig de Bonany (listado en GuruWalk)
Telescope stargazing night on Puig de Bonany
Guided viewing of constellations, planets and the Moon from Puig de Bonany with a telescope, in Spanish and pay-what-you-want.
Safari Mallorca (Safari Zoo)
Safari by own car or coach plus a walking zoo with zebras, giraffes, rhinos and lions, in the east.
In the rankings
- Boat and snorkel tour along the Llevant coast from Porto Cristo: no. 1 in “With kids”
- Speedboat trip to sea caves from Porto Cristo (Skualo): no. 1 in “Caves”
- Manacor History Museum – Torre dels Enagistes: no. 4 in “Cheap or free”
- Half-day trip to the Caves of Drach with a boat ride and concert (No Frills Excursions): no. 4 in “Caves”
- Discover Scuba Diving in Porto Cristo with Skualo: no. 5 in “Water activities”
- Guided sport climbing on limestone: no. 6 in “Adventure & sport”
- Sea caving at Cova des Coloms with Mon d'Aventura: no. 6 in “Caves”
- Manacor History Museum – Torre dels Enagistes: no. 7 in “Culture & heritage”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Manacor
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Manacor.
Nearby towns
- Sant Llorenç des Cardassar7.8 km
- Petra9.7 km
- Vilafranca de Bonany10 km
- Ariany12 km
- Felanitx12 km
- Son Servera14 km
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What is there to see and do in Manacor?
In the Coves del Drac, the visit ends beside Lake Martel, explored by the Frenchman Édouard-Alfred Martel in 1896: there, musicians in boats play live classical music. Close by are the Coves dels Hams, open to the public since 1910. In town, the Torre dels Enagistes houses the Manacor History Museum. Atlas de Mallorca lists 27 experiences in town and 6 nearby: Wine tasting at the town-centre cellar of Vins Miquel Gelabert, Horse ride through the Manacor countryside (2 hours, all levels), Guided sport climbing on limestone, Manacor History Museum – Torre dels Enagistes, Manacor markets: the Monday market and the Mercat Municipal, Sunrise hot-air balloon flight over Mallorca with Mallorca Balloons.
When is the best time to visit Manacor?
Manacor in the morning, the caves in the afternoon. Monday morning brings the market by the parish church; in Porto Cristo, 16 July (Mare de Déu del Carme) closes two weeks of festivities.
Any practical tips for visiting Manacor?
Buy cave tickets online to choose your time slot and skip the queue; parking at the Coves del Drac is free.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.