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Vacation in Malta : Highlights & Travel Tips

Malta is a compact Mediterranean archipelago that packs an impressive mix of history, sea views, and sun-soaked culture into a surprisingly small space. Travelers are drawn here for its honey-colored stone cities, crystal-clear swimming spots, and layered heritage shaped by Phoenician, Roman, Arab, and Knights of St. John influences. Valletta, the capital, is a standout for its grand baroque architecture, harbor views, and walkable streets, while Mdina offers a quieter, atmospheric glimpse into the island’s past.

Beyond the cities, Malta is ideal for boat trips, snorkeling, diving, and coastal exploration. Popular experiences include visiting the Blue Lagoon, wandering the ancient temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, exploring sea caves along the coast, and taking a ferry to Gozo for a slower, more rural island feel. For practical planning, Malta is easy to explore by bus, ferry, rental car, or organized tours, but summer crowds can be intense in the most famous beach areas. Lightweight clothing, sun protection, and advance booking for accommodation and boat excursions are especially important in peak season, while spring and early summer are excellent for sightseeing with warm weather and fewer hassles.

Best time to travel Malta

Based on the popularity data, August is the clear peak month to visit Malta, with June and July also performing well as part of the main summer season. Choose August for the liveliest atmosphere, hottest beach weather, and fullest range of activities, or June to July for a strong balance of warm conditions and slightly less intense peak-season pressure.

Best travel reports from Malta

Valetta / Malta

Mein Schiff 5Adria with Croatia  July 24 - July 31, 2022 Valetta on Arrival Day Today we are starting another cruise in Valetta. Since our flight was e

Ein Spaziergang durch Valetta/Malta

Welterbestätte der UNESCO

Mdina - auf den Spuren des Altertums

Mdina, die stille Stadt Maltas

We drove to the other end of the island today. But this time not to take the ferry to Gozo, but to spend the day in Mellieha and the surrounding beaches and sights. First, we...

Malta - Mdina: Following Game of Thrones

Today was a bit different: the day started off promising weather-wise, but ended up quite wet. Today's itinerary included the former capital of Malta: Mdina. To get there, we...

Our last day in Malta

Once again, it's the end of a vacation. After our very eventful week in Malta, we didn't want to go very far from our accommodation today and planned to relax on the rocky beach...

Malta - The fishing village of Marsaxlokk

A little bit crushed from the restless night, we were not very excited when the day started with rain. Unfortunately, the accommodation could only be booked without breakfast,...

Valletta/Malta

28.6.2024 Valletta I had booked a tour through Cecilia Wigley. We met our group leader at 8.15am and shortly after set off and disembarked. We had to wait until our tour guide...

Half time!

Hello dear fellow humans, Half time! With the start of this week, I have reached the halfway point of my time here on the ship, and from now on, I am no longer counting...

Malta - Day trip to Gozo (1)

Not far from the main island lies the small neighboring island of Gozo, which is still part of Malta. Gozo is even smaller than Malta and therefore perfect for a day trip. In...

Malta - Rabat: St. Pauls Catacombs

Since we visited Mdina rather quickly, we decided to visit the St. Pauls Catacombs in Rabat. These are just a 10-minute walk away. The museum is hidden in the city center of...

Malta - The Secret Bay

As mentioned before, I discovered something on Google Maps. Something that looked like a nice little bay between the cliffs, very close to Marsaskala, namely St. Thomas Bay....

Malta - Trip to Gozo (3)

Unfortunately, we had to leave behind Victoria with the beautiful Citadella. Our new destination was Xlendi. A small village known for its fjord-like bays. We wanted to check...

Malta - small but beautiful: Valetta

After a rainy start to the day, it fortunately turned out to be nice later on, so we were able to enjoy our day in Valetta. Driving on the left side of the road in Malta is very...

Malta - St. Peter's Pool

After spending enough time in Marsaxklokk, we went to St. Peter's Pool nearby. The wind and weather have carved out the limestone rocks there, creating a natural pool where you...

Malta - Aviation Museum, Buskett Gardens and Dingli Cliffs

For Luke's sake, after visiting Mdina and Rabat, we went to the nearby Aviation Museum. He's very interested in airplanes, so it was quite interesting for him. Not so much for...

Malta in March 2018

To escape the cold weather in Germany for a short time, we decided to fly to Malta for a week in March. Despite the fact that it was already spring, there were still below...

Malta - Day trip to Gozo (2)

After having a meal and enjoying the peace in Marsalforn, we headed to the island's capital, Victoria. It was a bit busier there, but no wonder, it's the largest city on the...

Malta - Walk on the Cliffs

After leaving St. Peter's Pool, we didn't want to go back to Marsaskala just yet, the day was still young after all. We found an interesting looking place on Google Maps, seemed...

Malta

Malta definitely stands out in my memory for its ancient yet remarkably beautiful and unique architecture. There is no shortage of cliffs and fortresses. Additionally, we were...

05.05.18 - 15.05.18 Malta

For our time in Malta, there are only a few words. It was beautiful - THANK YOU to all our dear friends who accompanied us at the start of our journey. We will miss you!! ...

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October 2020