Things to Do in Palma When It Rains

Rainy day in Mallorca? Don’t cancel your plans just yet.

Palma has plenty to do away from the beach, and a little rain can actually be the perfect excuse to discover another side of the city. From pottery painting and contemporary art to local food markets and a relaxing hammam, there are lots of indoor activities in Palma that are worth adding to your Mallorca itinerary.

Here are some of our favourite things to do in Palma when it rains.

1. Get Creative at a Pottery or Art Workshop

A rainy afternoon is the perfect time to make something.

At Fun Art Club Palma in Palma Old Town, you can spend a couple of hours painting pottery, working with clay, creating jewellery or joining one of the studio’s other creative workshops.

You don’t need any previous art experience. The idea is simply to switch off, have fun and make something personal while you’re in Mallorca.

Pottery Painting is particularly nice on a rainy day: choose your ceramic piece, pick your colours and create your own design before the studio glazes and fires it for you.

If ceramics aren’t your thing, you can also choose experiences such as Acrylic Painting, Natural Clay, Jewellery Making, Cyanotype or Junk Journal workshops.

It works equally well for couples, friends, solo travellers and groups — and everything happens indoors, so Mallorca’s weather can do whatever it wants outside.

→ Explore our upcoming workshops at Fun Art Club

2. Spend a Few Hours at Es Baluard

If you enjoy contemporary art, head to Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma.

The museum is one of Palma’s main contemporary-art spaces and is located close to the historic centre. It combines exhibitions with impressive architecture and makes an easy addition to a rainy Palma afternoon.

Instead of rushing through, give yourself time to wander around the exhibitions and discover both Mallorcan and international artists.

It’s also a good option if you’re visiting Palma as a couple or travelling alone and want something cultural that doesn’t depend on the weather.

3. Eat Your Way Around Mercat de l'Olivar

Rain and food are a very good combination.

Mercat de l'Olivar is one of Palma’s best-known food markets and is right in the city centre.

Inside you’ll find fresh produce, seafood, local products and places to stop for something to eat or drink. Rather than treating it as somewhere to simply buy groceries, take your time walking around and make it part of your Palma experience.

It’s especially useful on a wet morning when wandering through the streets isn’t particularly appealing.

Tip: Go earlier in the day rather than saving the market for the evening; its main market activity is concentrated in the morning and early afternoon.

4. Discover CaixaForum Palma

For another cultural stop, visit CaixaForum Palma.

The cultural centre hosts changing exhibitions, workshops and activities, so what you find there will depend on when you visit. In 2026, for example, its programme includes photography, art and interactive workshops.

The building itself is also worth seeing: CaixaForum occupies Palma’s former Gran Hotel, an important Modernist building designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner.

Because the programme changes throughout the year, check what is currently on before visiting.

5. Visit the Fundació Joan March

Another lovely option in central Palma is Fundació Joan March Palma.

It’s a particularly easy rainy-day stop because it sits right in the centre, so you can combine it with cafés, shopping and a walk through Palma Old Town whenever the rain eases.

The wider Juan March cultural programme regularly includes exhibitions focused on modern and contemporary art; Palma’s official visitor agenda also lists current temporary exhibitions at the museum.

If you like art but don’t want to commit an entire day to a large museum, this is an easy cultural stop to add to your itinerary.

6. Turn the Rainy Day Into a Spa Day

Sometimes the best response to grey skies is to stop sightseeing altogether.

At Hammam Al Ándalus you can swap a wet afternoon outside for warm baths and a more relaxing few hours indoors.

This is especially nice if you’ve already spent several days walking around Mallorca, hiking, swimming or exploring beaches and want your rainy day to become the slow day of the trip.

Book ahead rather than relying on last-minute availability, particularly if the forecast shows rain and everyone else has the same idea.

Bonus: Check What’s Happening in Palma That Day

If the weather changes your plans at the last minute, it’s also worth checking Palma’s current cultural agenda.

The city regularly has temporary exhibitions, concerts, workshops and cultural events happening throughout the year. The official Visit Palma calendar lists current events around the city and can be useful when you suddenly need a Plan B.

A rainy day can therefore be a good opportunity to discover something you probably wouldn’t have planned before arriving.

Is Palma Still Worth Visiting When It Rains?

Definitely.

Palma isn’t only a beach destination. The Old Town is full of museums, galleries, cafés, food, shopping and creative experiences, so you can easily fill a day without relying on sunshine.

Our favourite strategy?

Choose one activity, one cultural stop and somewhere nice for food rather than trying to squeeze ten things into the day.

For example:

Morning: Explore Mercat de l'Olivar
Afternoon: Pottery Painting at Fun Art Club
Later: Drinks, dinner or a spa session

And if the rain stops in between, you’re already in the centre of Palma and can continue exploring on foot.

Looking for an Indoor Activity in Palma?

If you’d rather create something than simply wait for the rain to pass, come and spend a couple of hours with us at Fun Art Club.

Choose from Pottery Painting, Natural Clay, Acrylic Painting, Jewellery Making and other creative workshops in our Palma studio.

No experience needed — just come, get creative and enjoy a different side of Mallorca.

→ Explore upcoming Fun Art Club workshops