What to do in Malaga when it rains
Rainy days suit Malaga: trade the streets for its galleries and museums, a sheltered market, and a café where you can watch the weather go by.
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.
- Principia Science Center Av. de Luis Buñuel, 6, Palma-Palmilla, 29011 Málaga, Spain
- Casa-Palacio La Concepción Cam. del Jardin Botanico, 3, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- Convento de San Andrés C. Eslava, 8, Distrito Centro, 29002 Málaga, Spain
- Espacio Suárez-Chamorro Cruz Roja Málaga Av. de Jorge Silvela, 2, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- MALAGA CF MUSEO&TOUR P.º Martiricos, s/n, Palma-Palmilla, 29011 Málaga, Spain
- Beatriz Romero Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Cliche Gallery C. Antonio José Cappa, 3, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
- Lienzostiviriart C. Juan del Encina, 6, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
- Sensorial Design C. Antonio José Cappa, 3, LOCAL 2, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Monte de la Tortuga Autovía de Circunvalación de Málaga, 605, Bailén-Miraflores, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Acueducto de San Telmo Ciudad Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- Puente Humaina del acueducto de San Telmo Ciudad Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- Convento de la Trinidad Convento de la Trinidad, C. Velarde, 21, Distrito Centro, 29009 Málaga, Spain
- Lagar de Don Ventura Cdad., Cdad. Jardín, 29193 Málaga, Spain
- Cortijo Abandonado en ruta Pinar Los Almendrales PJX3+22, Este, 29193 Málaga, Spain
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Mercado de Salamanca Calle San Bartolomé, 1, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
- Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Jardín Av. Santiago Ramón y Cajal, 148, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- Mercadillo Barriada de Ciudad Jardín Av. de Jacinto Benavente, 22, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- MERCADO DEL MOLINILLO C. Salomón, 1, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
- MAS C. Emilio Thuillier, 114, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- Mercadillo Miraflores de Los Ángeles C. Marqués de Ovieco, Bailén-Miraflores, 29011 Málaga, Spain
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Sueño Pastelería Francesa C/ José Iturbi, 2, Bailén-Miraflores, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- bp Malaga Ciudad Jardin C. Emilio Thuillier, 15, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- Restaurante Bar Oña Pl. del Hospital Civil, 7, Distrito Centro, 29009 Málaga, Spain
- Maysu C. Benito Menni, 1, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
- Dulcero pastry C/ José Iturbi, 7, Bailén-Miraflores, 29010 Málaga, Spain
- Tejeringo's Coffee C. Cristo de la Epidemia, 65, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Rosaleda Shopping Mall Av. Simón Bolívar, s/n, Palma-Palmilla, 29011 Málaga, Spain
- Restaurante Casa Valverde en Malaga C. Toquero, 3, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga, Spain
- Pels y Body C. Platero, 4, Bailén-Miraflores, 29011 Málaga, Spain
- Maroc Espagne Market Av. Málaga Oloroso, Cdad. Jardín, 29009 Málaga, Spain
- Casa C. Cronista Madrid Muñoz, 7, Cdad. Jardín, 29014 Málaga, Spain
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