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Malta
Welcome to my Malta travel guide!
Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about visiting the island.
As a local, I share my top suggestions for things to do, places to stay, food to try, and more.
So, let’s dive right in!
Things to know about Malta
- It's a bilingual country. Most people speak English.
- Summers are really hot! The best time to visit Malta is between September and May.
- We drive on the left.
- We have a lot of public holidays and celebrations.
- Malta is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, so expect a lot of noise and traffic.
- Food portions are huge!
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Where to stay in Malta
Sliema
for the nightlife and cafe scene
Valletta
for the culture, history, and wine bars
Birgu
for a quiet, romantic holiday
Bugibba
for the beaches and restaurants
Mosta
for an authentic experience
Julina Boutique Living: a boutique hotel in the heart of Mosta with lush, Baroque-style decor, and a sun terrace.
Palazzo Bettina: a boutique hotel In Birgu, housed in a beautifully renovated 17-century palace.
Soleil B&B: an adults-only B&B in Gozo, housed in a traditional building with a swimming pool.
Adelphi Boutique Hotel: a beautiful hotel located on a quaint street in Rabat, with a restaurant that serves traditional Maltese food.
Provicario: this B&B is housed in an old building in Victoria (Gozo), and offers stunning view of the citadel.
Casa Ricca: a family-run guesthouse in a restored palazzino in St. Paul’s Bay, with beautifully decorated rooms and a nice garden.
Things to do in Malta
- Spend a day in Valletta
- Visit Mdina at night
- Enjoy a traditional meal in Mgarr
- Go for a swim at Golden Bay
- Visit the Hypogeum
- Tour the megalithic temples
- Take a day trip to Gozo
- Go hiking in Dingli
- Explore the old city of Birgu
Beautiful beaches
- Golden Bay
- Gnejna
- Paradise Bay
- Ramla Bay
- Ghadira Bay
Historical sites
- Hypogeum
- Fort St. Angelo
- Hagar Qim
- St. John's Cathedral
- St. Paul's Catacombs
What to eat in Malta
Pastizzi
a savoury pastry filled with ricotta or mushy peas
Rabbit
typically cooked in red wine and garlic, and served with potatoes
Seafood
calamari, octopus, lampuki, tuna, and other local fish
Honey rings
kannoli, imqaret, helwa tat-tork, and other Maltese sweets
What to pack for Malta
- Pest repeller for mosquitos
- Good walking shoes for Malta's uneven pavements
- Stainless steel water bottle to stay hydrated
- Microfibre sand-free beach towels
- Polarised sunglasses for the unrelening sun
- SPF sunscreen
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