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Malta Travel Guide
Small, dense with history, and easy to fall for. UNESCO sites, the Mediterranean’s best swimming spots, and a food scene punching well above its weight.
As a local, my Malta guides go beyond the usual Valletta-Sliema-Mdina checklist — honest hotel reviews across every budget, lesser-known corners, ferry guides to Gozo, and real advice on cruise port days.
Three islands pack in world heritage sites, beautiful swimming, and a sunshine record few European destinations can match. Whether you’re planning a long weekend, a beach holiday, or a cruise stop, start here.
Malta & Valletta
Best Things to Do in Valletta
The top sights ranked — from Caravaggio’s masterpiece to a Grand Harbour cruise, street food and hidden gardens.
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The Food Lover’s Guide to Malta
What to eat and drink, where locals actually eat, and the best food tours and experiences to book — from pastizzi to a folklore dinner show.
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Where to Stay in Malta
The best areas and hotels across the islands — eight stunning locations and secrets.
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Valletta Cruise Port Guide
A local’s one-day itinerary for making the most of a Malta cruise stop.
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Underground Valletta Tour
WWII bomb shelters and medieval water cisterns beneath the city. Complete booking guide and what to expect.
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The Malta Three Cities
Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua — one of the most historic corners of the island.
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5 Best Luxury Boutique Hotels in Valletta
Where to stay for a special occasion — the island’s finest boutique hotels.
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Mdina & Rabat
The best things to do in the Silent City and beyond — a 2026 local guide.
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Marsaxlokk, Malta
Colourful luzzu boats, the Sunday market, waterfront dining, St Peter’s Pool and the rugged Delimara coast.
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Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Double-decker bus tour covering north and south routes. Skip the car rental, book online, and explore at your own pace.
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Buskett Gardens
Malta’s only real woodland — shaded valley walks, Verdala Palace, and the island’s biggest traditional festival.
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Gozo
5 Best Gozo Activities & Tours
The recommended tours and activities worth your time on Malta’s quieter island.
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How to Get to Gozo
Ferry, fast ferry and the best tours — every option and what to expect.
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Where to Stay in Gozo: Best Areas & Hotels
Victoria, Marsalforn, Xlendi and more, plus our own stay in a historic fort at Fort Chambray.
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Our Apartment at Fort Chambray
A 2-bed, sleeps-4 apartment inside a historic fort, with a private jacuzzi, two pools, and views across the Malta Channel. Book direct.
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Beaches & Swimming
Experiences & Events
Plan Your Malta Trip
Compare hotels and apartments across Malta, Gozo and Comino on one map, or sort out a hire car before you land — the easiest way to see everything above at your own pace.
Compare Car Rental Prices in Malta
Live prices from every major pick-up point on the island, including Malta International Airport.
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