What to do in Izmir when it rains

Rain in Izmir? Duck into its museums and galleries, find a covered market for a wander, and warm up with a coffee while it passes.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • Çelebi Unlu Mamuller Alsancak, Kıbrıs Şehitleri Cd. 185/A, 35220 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
  • Kızlarağası Inn Kızlarağası Hanı Hanı 871 Sokak No:19/106 Hisarönü, Konak, 35250 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
  • Casual Coffee & Bakery Küçükyalı Göztepe, Mithatpaşa Cd. No:856/1, 35290 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
  • Starbucks Kültür, 1383. Sk. No:1/A, 35220 Konak/İzmir, Türkiye
  • Shell Güven, Menderes Cd. No:254, 35380 Buca/İzmir, Türkiye
  • Starbucks İzmir TR, Basın Sitesi Mah, İnönü Cd. No:38, 35150 Karabağlar/Hatay, Türkiye

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

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