What to do in Mdina when it rains
When Mdina turns grey, head for the indoors — centuries of history in its museums, art to lose an hour in, and markets and cafés out of the rain.
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.
- St Paul’s Catacombs Triq Hal-Bajjada, Ir-Rabat, Malta
- St. Paul's Cathedral VCP3+GF8, 2 Triq San Pawl, L-Imdina MDN 1061, Malta
- Domvs Romana Wesgha tal-Musew Rabat, Mdina RBT 1202, Malta
- Tales of The Silent City Triq IL Villegaignon, L-Imdina, Malta
- Palazzo Falson Villegaignon Street, Triq IL Villegaignon, Mdina, Malta
- Malta Aviation Museum VCV8+CC3, Attard, Malta
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Art Academy Malta (Mosta) 131, Constitution Street, Il-Mosta MST 9056, Malta
- camilleriparismode Rabat Santa Katerina Rabat RBT, Rabat 2463, Malta
- Gallery Last Touch Triq il-Bazilika, Il-Mosta, Malta
- Art Space VCRC+XVW, Attard, Malta
- ZARTERA GALLERY - Home Decor | Styling | Restoration 148 Triq Tal-Labour, In-Naxxar NXR9023, Malta
- Gallery23 Malta 23 Triq Idmejda, Ħal Balzan, Malta
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Mdina Gate VCM3+V9W, Mdina, Malta
- Domvs Romana Wesgha tal-Musew Rabat, Mdina RBT 1202, Malta
- Victoria Lines W93H+CGF, Rabat, Malta
- Il-Palazz ta' Sant'Anton 24 G.Portelli, Ħ'Attard, Malta
- Skorba Prehistoric Site Triq L-Imqades, L-Imġarr MGR 2210, Malta
- Casa Bernard 46 Triq San Pawl, Ir-Rabat, Malta
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Farmers Market Ta' Qali WC2C+232, Triq San Gakbu, Ħ'Attard, Malta
- Ventur Motors Co Ltd. (Japan & UK Imports) Tumas Dingli, Il-Mosta MST 3762, Malta
- Mosta Monday Market WC6F+H97, Mosta, Malta
- Daves Siggiewi VC4P+R95, Siġġiewi, Malta
- FNG Supplies Co Ltd SQAQ TAC-CAWLA, Ir-Rabat, Malta
- From My Garden Dingli Cliffs Triq Panoramika, Ħad-Dingli, Malta
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Is-Serkin - Crystal Palace Bar Triq San Pawl, Ir-Rabat, Malta
- Fontanella Tea Garden Mdina, Malta
- Coogi's Restaurant & Tea Garden 5 St Agatha's Esplanade, Mdina MDN1160, Malta
- Santa Lucia Cafeteria Triq Il-Linja, Ħ'Attard, Malta
- Coffee Circus Smile 9 Bir Ir-Riebu, Ir-Rabat, Malta
- Jalie's Coffee Cakes and Bakes VCRV+8CF, Attard, Malta
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- PAVI-PAMA Shopping Village Triq Valletta Il-Mosta, Il-Mosta MST 9017, Malta
- G&G Toiletries & Detergents 2 Triq Il-prinjoli, Attard ATD 2010, Malta
- Creations the Ulimate in Bathroom Elegance Liland Buildings, Triq L-Imdina, Ħ'Attard, Malta
- Meguiar's Malta WC4F+5GW, Mosta, Malta
- Philmar Store WC3W+85V, Triq Preziosi, Ħal Lija, Malta
- Enoteca Marco Vella Wines & Spirits Vinarte Gallery, 115 Main Sreet, Żebbuġ, Malta
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