Cave open for visits Can Marça (Ibiza)

Cave open for visits Can Marça

The trace of water
Cave open for visits Can Marça

The trace of water
Cave open for visits Can Marça

The trace of water

Cave open for visits Can Marça

The north of Ibiza is the home to Can Marçà, an impressive cave around 100,000 years old nestled inside a cliff in Port de Sant Miquel de Balansat.

The cave, which is around 14 metres high, was made by telluric faults. It has withstood glaciers and extreme temperatures, although today it is practically fossilised. Only in some inner galleries does dripping water continue to sculpt stalactites and stalagmites.

From the different lookout points, you can catch spectacular views of Port de Sant Miquel, Pas de S’Illa, Murada island and the Es Molar tower. A tour of the cave, which lasts around 40 minutes, enables you to witness unique textures and shapes, ancient geological formations, waterfalls and water courses, all enhanced with water, light and sound effects.

Can Marçà was used by smugglers to hide their wares, which they hoisted up from the sea. Today you can see still the black and red marks that signalled the entrance and exit to the hideaway.