With some three hundred days of rays every year, Mallorca may be the Med’s poster child for sunshine, but the occasional soggy spell can still disrupt plans – even in August.
When the rain arrives, there’s no need to resign yourself to screens or hotel lobbies. The island has no shortage of creative, cultural and energetic ways to stay entertained, from underground lakes to indoor pay-to-play padel courts, but sometimes even locals need a nudge to remember them all. So, whether it’s a passing shower or a full-blown downpour, here are the best ways to keep everyone dry, curious and (mostly) cheerful.
Explore & Discover
When the beaches are off limits, go underground, underwater or back in time.
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Caves of Mallorca
Locations: Porto Cristo, Campanet, Artà & Palma
Rain outside? Go subterranean. Mallorca’s caves reveal an ancient world of stalactites, stalagmites and hidden lakes.
- Cuevas del Drach, Porto Cristo: The best-known and busiest, home to Europe’s largest underground lake and a classical music concert that echoes through the caverns.
- Cuevas dels Hams, Porto Cristo: Smaller but atmospheric, with hook-shaped rock formations and colourful light shows. Dinosaurland next door is an easy bonus stop.
- Coves de Campanet, The quiet alternative. Self-guided, low-key and ideal for younger explorers.
- Cuevas de Artà, Canyamel: Vast, dramatic chambers perched above the sea. Best for older children who don’t mind a few steps.
- Cuevas de Génova, Palma: Small, local and right near the city – a great option without leaving town.
Not suitable for pushchairs, but fine for adventurous kids. Drach and Génova can be reached by public transport; others need a car.
2.
Museum of Natural Science (MUCBO)
Sóller
A small but intriguing museum, packed with curiosities. Expect fossils, Tramuntana geology, and a collection of preserved animals. The showstopper is the world’s oldest mammal ancestor, discovered in Mallorca in 2024. It lived around 270 million years ago, long before the dinosaurs.
Join a MUCBO Explorer family tour if you can — they add stories and games that make the visit more interactive. When the clouds lift, head into the adjoining Botanical Gardens.
3.
Els Calderers De Sant Joan
Sant Joan, near Manacor
Step inside an 18th-century manor house frozen in time. Wander through kitchens and workshops filled with antiques, peek into old bedrooms and discover how Mallorca’s rural families once lived. Outside (when the rain takes a pause), children can meet the resident farm animals and roam the gardens. There’s also local food and wine tasting. It’s calm, interesting and easy to pair with a visit to nearby Manacor.
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Palma Aquarium
Palma
Always a crowd-pleaser, this is a safe bet whatever the weather. You’ll find Europe’s deepest shark tank, a hypnotic jellyfish tunnel and the Big Blue – an immersive screen experience that feels like diving without getting wet. Little ones love the Nautilus soft play area, and daily feeding sessions add a nice extra. Easy to reach by bus from Palma centre.
5.
Cabrera Aquarium
Colònia de Sant Jordi
Compact but fascinating, this small aquarium doubles as the Cabrera National Park visitors’ centre. Explore colourful Balearic sea life and learn about the region’s protected ecosystems. You’ll only need about an hour, but it’s calm, educational and rarely crowded
Arts & Culture
Museums in Mallorca are rarely stuffy. Many are interactive, colourful and surprisingly fun.
6.
Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience
Manacor
A slick, high-energy museum celebrating Mallorca’s most famous sportsman. Between trophies, holograms and VR sports simulators, it’s part inspiration, part theme park. Teens and parents will both find something to enjoy, and there’s a good café overlooking the courts.
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Caixa Forum Palma
Palma
Housed in a stunning modernist building, CaixaForum mixes exhibitions, children’s workshops and film screenings. Check the schedule before you go; there’s almost always something hands-on for families.
8.
Miró Mallorca Foundation
Palma
Introduce your family to the colourful world of Joan Miró, one of Spain’s most celebrated artists. This creative centre combines colourful artworks, peaceful gardens, a cafe, and creative workshops for children (check dates online in advance). It’s an easy cultural fix and pairs nicely with a visit to nearby Bellver Castle and its super playground.
9.
Fantasy Museum Palma
Palma
This small but quirky, interactive museum is packed with optical illusions and fun photo opportunities the tweens and teens will love. A great spot to dodge the rain in central Palma.
10.
Can Prunera Modernist Museum
Sóller
A gorgeous modernist townhouse filled with mosaics, curved staircases and stained glass. The collection includes works inspired by Gaudí and plenty to capture young imaginations. Look out for children’s workshops under the Island of Curiosities programme, often held in Spanish.
11.
Museum of Shoes
Inca
A surprisingly engaging little museum celebrating Mallorca’s shoemaking heritage. Displays range from old tools and factory machinery to vintage footwear. Occasionally hosts creative workshops where children can decorate miniature shoes or keyrings. Entry is free.
Creative Workshops & Pottery
Hands-on studios and art clubs where kids (and grown-ups) can make, paint and play whatever the forecast
12.
Le Petit Atelier nº74
Palma de Mallorca
A beautiful bohemian retail concept in the centre of Palma, filled with sustainably-made home accessories, textiles and fashion. The Atelier also hosts regular (weekly) creative workshops for kids of all ages – with painting, crafting and making things you’ll actually want to keep. Schedule and booking via their website.
13.
Fun Art Club
Palma Old Town
A bright, relaxed studio in Palma’s old town offering drop-in art and pottery workshops. While most drop-in classes are aimed at adults, older children are often welcome. Classes are casual, small-group and no experience is needed, making it ideal for spontaneous rainy days with creative tween & teens.
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Lula Luca Ceramics
Sóller
A peaceful spot in Sóller where kids and parents can slow down and get hands-on with clay. Lula Luca runs small, relaxed workshops (from around age 8yrs up) that cover the basics of hand-building and glazing. It’s friendly, creative and makes a great indoor plan before a wander through town or a stop for almond cake.
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Portal Pots
Pòrtol (near Marratxí)
In the island’s pottery heartland, Pòrtol Pots offers one-day workshops where beginners can throw, shape or paint their own pieces. It’s hands-on, friendly and great for older kids who like a proper project. Combine it with a wander through the nearby ceramic shops.
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Ranxo Cerámica
Ca’n Pastilla
A bright, easy-going studio in Palma that welcomes both adults and children – no experience needed. Ranxo Cerámica runs regular classes and creative workshops where you can build, paint or glaze your own pieces in a friendly, design-led space. Keep an eye on their website or instagram for their weekly family class times.
Sport & Adventure
If the rain keeps falling, burn off energy indoors.
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Indoor Climbing
Palma
Indoor Wall Mallorca (Palma): A bright, air-conditioned climbing centre with routes for all ages and abilities. There’s a spacious café, and holiday camps for children run during school breaks.
InRock Climbing Gym (Palma): New, slightly smaller but a bit hit with serious climbers of all ages. Friendly instructors, all gear included and lots of classes for kids. A good workout and decent coffee!
18.
Indoor Padel
Locations: Palma and Alcúdia (Playa de Muro)
Padel is Mallorca’s unofficial national sport, and more than a few clubs offer indoor courts for year-round play.
- Padel Factory Mallorca (Palma): Indoor and covered courts, lessons, and equipment hire.
- Smash Padel Group (Alcúdia): Modern courts, a gym and café for spectators.
19.
Another World VR
Palma
Swap grey skies for virtual worlds. This small VR arcade next to the Ocine cinema offers immersive games and multi-player experiences that appeal to teens and adults alike. It’s popular on weekends, so book ahead.
Play & Jump
When energy levels are high and the weather isn’t, these spots save the day.
20.
Super Rabbit
Marratxi (just outside Palma)
Huge indoor adventure park with trampolines, bowling, climbing walls and ball pits. The café is basic (and loud) but handy for parents who don’t need to bounce.
21.
Bowling Palma
Palma
Classic ten-pin fun with arcade games and snacks. Simple, social and dry.
22.
Katmandu Park
Magaluf
When you need serious distraction, Katmandu delivers. The upside-down House is full of illusions and puzzles, and Spain’s largest indoor soft play keeps younger children busy for hours. Add 4D cinema and laser tag for the full effect.
Open seasonally only.
23.
Palma Jump
Palma
Trampoline heaven. Foam pits, dodgeball zones and freestyle areas for all ages, plus a toddler section. Book ahead during holidays.
24.
SeaGolf
Magaluf
Mini-golf meets glow-in-the-dark art. Small, silly and surprisingly fun.
25.
Tribu Park
Palma
Indoor play area for under-fives. Compact, clean and calm, with coffee and smoothies for adults.
Movies & Shopping
A few bonus options for retail therapy with space to play, e-kart and monkey around
- Mallorca Fashion Outlet – Shopping, Cinema & EKarts.
An all-in-one option: outlet shopping, cinema (with some English language screenings), restaurants and EKarts. Monkey Park soft play keeps little ones happy while you browse.
Location: Marratxí
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- Porto Pi Shopping Centre & Cinema
Big-name stores, cafés and a cinema showing some English-language films (look for “VOSE”). There’s also an arcade zone for kids.
Location: Palma
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- FAN Mallorca Shopping
Modern, semi-covered shopping mall with cinema, family dining and plenty of shops including a big Decathlon and international fashion favourites like Primark, H&M, and Mango. A good backup plan near the airport.
Location: Palma (near the airport)
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Final thoughts for Rainy Days
A final tip: when it rains, public transport fills quickly, particularly bus routes into Palma from popular resorts such as Alcúdia. With young children or pushchairs, a pre-booked taxi is often easier, or choose an indoor plan closer to your base. Outside Palma, many attractions close over winter, so always check opening times before setting off, and keep a light jacket handy, weather can swing from heavy rain to bright sunshine in minutes.
