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Malta✨ 10 best things to do in Malta

Things to do in Malta

1. Explore VallettaWander the grid of honey-coloured streets in Europe's smallest capital, packed with baroque churches and palaces.
2. See Caravaggio in St John'sAdmire the gilded interior of St John's Co-Cathedral and Caravaggio's dramatic Beheading of St John.
3. Stroll silent MdinaWalk the quiet, walled streets of Malta's former capital, especially magical at night.
4. Swim in the Blue LagoonFloat in startlingly turquoise water off the tiny island of Comino, ideally early or late in the day.
5. Visit the megalithic templesStep back over five thousand years at Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra and Ġgantija.
6. Descend into the HypogeumBook well ahead to visit the underground prehistoric burial complex, limited to small groups.
7. Dive famous wrecks and cavesExplore clear waters, shipwrecks and underwater arches, among the best diving in the Mediterranean.
8. Watch the Saluting BatteryHear the cannon fire at noon from Valletta's Upper Barrakka Gardens over the Grand Harbour.
9. Ride a ferry to GozoExplore Gozo's rural villages, salt pans and the hilltop Citadel in Victoria.
10. Eat pastizzi and rabbit stewSnack on flaky ricotta pastries and try stuffat tal-fenek, the national dish.

Malta🗺️ Where to visit in Malta

Where to go in Malta

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  VallettaCapital · baroque cityA UNESCO-listed fortress capital overlooking the Grand Harbour.
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  MdinaCentral Malta · walled cityThe atmospheric 'Silent City', a medieval walled town on a hilltop.
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  The Three CitiesGrand Harbour · historyBirgu, Senglea and Cospicua, the Knights' original base, with quiet streets and marinas.
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  GozoSister island · rural & divingGreener and slower-paced, with the Citadel, temples and great diving sites.
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  CominoIsland · lagoonsA tiny island famous for the Blue Lagoon and crystal-clear swimming.
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  MarsaxlokkSouth · fishing villageA fishing harbour filled with colourful luzzu boats and a Sunday fish market.
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  Blue GrottoSouth coast · sea cavesBoat trips into sea caves that glow with brilliant blue light in the morning.
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  Dingli CliffsWest coast · viewpointMalta's highest cliffs, perfect for sunset walks over the sea.

Malta🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Malta

Best time to visit Malta

Malta enjoys a sunny Mediterranean climate with long, hot, dry summers and mild, damp winters. Conditions are similar across Malta, Gozo and Comino, though sea breezes make the coast more comfortable.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Valletta (approximate averages).

Malta🎉 Festivals & events in Malta

• February
  Maltese CarnivalColourful floats, costumes and dancing fill Valletta and Gozo's Nadur in the days before Lent.
• June–September
  Village festasEach parish honours its patron saint with processions, brass bands, street decorations and fireworks.
• Early October
  Notte BiancaValletta stays open all night with free exhibitions, concerts and performances.
• April–May
  Malta International Fireworks FestivalSpectacular displays light up the Grand Harbour, a centuries-old local tradition.
• July
  Malta Jazz FestivalInternational jazz musicians perform by the harbour in Valletta.

Malta🧭 Malta itinerary ideas

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Malta🎒 Backpacking Malta – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $50–75 a day

• Public buses cover the whole of Malta and Gozo cheaply; a multi-journey card saves money if you are staying a while.
• Hostels cluster in St Julian's, Sliema and Valletta, and booking early is essential in summer.
• Pastizzi shops sell some of the cheapest snacks in Europe – perfect for a quick breakfast or lunch.
• The public ferry from Ċirkewwa to Gozo is inexpensive, and you pay only on the return journey from Gozo.
• Many top sights, such as the old cities, beaches and coastal walks, are free to explore.

Malta🛡️ Safety & money in Malta

Emergency: 112 police, fire & ambulance

Malta🛬 Getting to Malta

Malta International Airport at Luqa has direct flights from many European cities. High-speed ferries connect Valletta with Sicily, and the islands are a popular cruise stop.

✈️ Cheap flights to Malta: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Malta💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Malta

• Maltese is the only Semitic language that is an official language of the European Union.
• Malta's megalithic temples are older than Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza.
• The entire island of Malta was awarded the George Cross for bravery in the Second World War.
• Valletta is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe.
• Malta has been a filming location for many movies and series thanks to its historic streets and fortresses.

Malta❓ Malta travel FAQ

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