Narrow and dark the entrance of Cova de sa Coma des Mal Pas awaits. This small cave is a hidden gem in the Serra de Son Camps between Calvià and Palma. It’s tucked away requiring a short hike. You’ll find it between the Cova Verda and Cova Verge.
This isn’t just any cave. Cova de sa Coma des Mal Pas offers a glimpse into the past. Its low entrance only 0.50 meters high makes entry challenging. But once inside you’ll be rewarded. You’ll discover an elongated chamber. It stretches about 10 meters long. The width varies from 1 to 4 meters.
Inside the cave stalactites hang like frozen waterfalls. Columns and flowstones rise from the floor. Speleothems decorate every surface. Animal bones and skulls are scattered about. Roots weave through the rocks. Abundant seepage nourishes the cave’s life.
The cave’s L-shape is intriguing. It has two entrances at different levels. There’s an 8-meter difference between the upper and lower entrances. The upper entrance is obscured by fallen rocks. It lacks the formations found in the lower chamber.
The lower entrance opens to a larger space about 10 x 15 meters. Its height reaches 8 meters. Here you might encounter swarms of mosquitos. A significant block of rock dominates the center. The walls shelter the nests of the Ptyonoprogne rupestris. This is a type of swift that thrives in such rocky habitats.
The walls show evidence of a lime kiln. This suggests a history of human interaction. The area surrounding the cave has also been used for other purposes.
Cova de sa Coma des Mal Pas is more than a cave. It’s a passage to Mallorca’s past. A place where nature and history intertwine. Its secrets wait to be uncovered by those who dare to venture in.