In Malta we have lots of things to do and several attractions. We have been to Malta many times and had a lot of fun. We have gathered all the great places in one place in this post and maybe you will get something out of it.
Malta's history dates back 7000 years when the first Phoenicians arrived on the island. Since then many nations have ruled the island such as the Arabs for 200 years, France, Britain and many more such as the Crusaders. Malta was completely bombed during World War II and is now a very beautiful and interesting country with its own language. Let's go!
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1. Discover beautiful beaches
When we were in Malta, we travelled around by car and looked for the most beautiful beaches. Malta is mostly made up of cliffs, but there are a few really good beaches that ...
- Gnejna beach on the west coast of Malta
- Ghajn Tuffieha beach
- Golden bay
- Ramla bay
- Mellieha bay
2. Rent a mountain bike
We had a full day mountain bike tour in Gozo and it was magical. Cycling along the high dramatic cliffs and caves like the "Punic temple" which is older than the pyramids in Egypt along the coast, along the fishing boats in small idyllic villages like Xlendi and taking a break with a beer in a cosy pub. What a day!
3. Mountain climbing can be done in Malta
Climbing mountains with someone watching over you is super fun and it's called Abseiling. There are grades 1-12 and we climbed on a 4 scale. We contacted Gozo Adventure and they were super serious, very nice and we were happy and satisfied.
4. Try different restaurants
We had the chance to try 7 great restaurants in Malta that we can really recommend and if you want to read more about them, just...
- Restaurant Kartell Marsalforn in Gozo
- The Fortina Terrace restaurant in Sliema on the lake and overlooking Valletta
- Cent'Anni restaurant in the picturesque village of Ghargur
- Restaurant Palazzo Preca in the centre of Valletta
- Restaurant Diar Il-Bniet in the village of Dingli
- Chophouse restaurant in Sliema with the best meat.
- Rogantino's Restaurant in Landrijiet in a 17th century hunting lodge
- Restaurant Kartell in Marsalforn on Gozo
5. Have fun in the village of Karl-Alfred
The Popeye Village they built for the film about Popeye is still real. Take a trip and have fun for the whole family, and it can be booked for your holiday if you want to stay for the whole trip.
6. See the ancient capital of Mdina
Here you can experience history from both knightly and Roman times. "The silens city" as the city is called because there are only about 200 people living here today. An absolutely stunningly beautiful baroque city.
7. Stay extra luxurious at a spa hotel
Fortina Spa resort in Sliema with balcony around the entire apartment and top floor where we look and see the whole of Valletta...WOW! The room is super modern and below is the entire pool area. You also have beaches, shops and restaurants and if you want to get to the capital Valletta, you take a small charming boat that takes you over in 10 minutes.
8. Hire a segway for a day
We rented a segway on the island of Gozo in Malta from the company Segwaymalta, and we travelled around the area/village of Dingli. It was very beautiful and a lot of fun because there were dirt roads and lush gardens. A really good experience!
9. Visit the Porsche Club
We visited a Porsche and Ferrari meet in Malta and what an experience! We talked a bit with Porsche Club President Andrew Spiteri to get an idea of how big this is in Malta? The Maltese love fine cars and you are welcome to look.
10. experience Archaeological sights
Malta has settlements dating back 6000 years and has 7 megalithic temples, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here you will also find a prehistoric underground cemetery.
- Mnajdra which was founded around 3500 BC and is located near Hagar Qim.
- The Tarxien temples which are 3 temples from around 3150 BC.
- Temple Hagar Qim which we visited last time in Malta which dates from 3600 BC
- Ta'Hagrat is one of the oldest religious sites in the world, dating from around 3600 BC.
- Skorba temples founded around 4850 B.C.
- 2 are the Ggantij temples on Gozo dating from 3600 B.C.
- Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is a prehistoric multi-storey underground cemetery dating back to 4000 BC and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take bus 82 from Valletta which takes 16 minutes.
11. St Julian's, Sliema, Gozo - stay in different hotels
We stayed in several different hotels and tested how they worked and whether they were up to standard. We tried
- Le Meridien in St Julian's is a large 5-star hotel with swimming pools, SPAs
- Chalet Hotel in Sliema is a much simpler hotel
- Spa hotel Ta Cenc in Gozo
We also had a guide that we asked and here are his tips.
- 5-star Kempinski hotel with spa and pools
- Simpler with Calypso hotel
- Maria Giovanna guesthouse
- Farmhouse In rural settings for whole families where the "Boran Group" is really good.
12. Taste local specialities
We went to Mr Joseph Spiteri at Ta' Mena Estate because they were gossiping about fantastic local produce. Here it was explained how an olive oil should taste and how you know when it is good. They also had in their shop their own sausages, dried "gbejniet" olives, sun-dried tomatoes and homemade bread from Malta which they value highly. Top quality and book on when you come to Malta.
13. Inspired by the Citadel of Victoria (Rabat)
Rabat, as the city was once called, is located in the centre of the island and offers great views in all directions. The city walls are metres thick and it's a good thing, because here stands a fantastic heritage such as the church (citadel). It will take your breath away and is enormously beautiful in all its ornamentation.
14. You can also go beekeeping in Malta.
In Malta there are many farmers and they are very careful about them. We stayed with Mr Arnold Grech in Bidnija where we got to meet all the bees and he explained what they do for our world. A really fascinating experience.
15. Fascinated by St John's Co-Cathedral
This is the finest cathedral we have ever seen and it is a masterpiece. Built between 1573 and 1577 under Grand Master Jean de la Cassier, the entire floor is covered with beautiful marble tombstones with a few sentences about each person. Experience the feeling of knighthood in one of the world's most beautiful baroque churches with lots of gold and art.
16. ostrich in marshland
The fishing village of Marsaxlokk is crazy picturesque and you just love it. The colourful Maltese fishing boats are called Luzzu or Kajjik, and just take a seat in the harbour and enjoy good fish and a harbour in all pastel colours.
17. Visit a car collector in Malta
Over 100 original cars such as Mercedes 59, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Cadillac, Jaguar and many more were on display. They also had a bar there, and we could talk to Leo Grech who bought all these cars. He was the owner of the Maltese bus company Paramount Coaches that his father Joseph Grech started in the 1930s many years ago.
18. Be a farmer for a day
The farmer Rikkardu of Ta' Rikardu and the restaurant owner and cheesemaker do it in a genuine way. We visited him and I (Peter) got to milk the goats by hand as they have always done. We also learnt how to make traditional cheese gbejniet, real cheese.
19. Things to do in Malta - Valletta
Just being in Valletta is cosy, and the fact that knights once walked the streets makes the city even more attractive. Some things we think you should remember to discover are...
- Pubs for sailors and prostitutes were common in the past, and when the British were stationed in Malta from 1830-1979, they increased again. Search for Strait Street in Valletta and find the old bars.
- Take a boat ride on a traditional Maltese boat (called a dghajsa, a kind of gondola) to the ports of Marsamxett and Grand Harbour, or to the towns of Cospicua, Senglea and Vittoriosa.
- There are 25 churches here
- Beautiful Upper Barrakka Gardens which is also a great photo location
- The Manoel Theatre was built in 1731 by Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena. It is the third oldest theatre in Europe and performances still take place, or take a guided tour.
20. Diving in Malta
On Gozo, the second island after Malta, we went to Marsalforn because I (Peter) wanted to dive. The diving company is called Calypso Diving Centre and they were really good. I had an instructor with me and it was just the two of us diving in the bay.
21. Boat trip to Comino and the Blue Lagoon
As Malta is an island, a boat trip to the Blue Lagoon on the island of Comino is a perfect day trip. The boat departs from the island of Malta (Cirkewwa) or Gozo (Mgarr) and offers world-class turquoise waters. There is a hotel and three people live on the island. If you have a lot of money, you can take the helicopter from Malta's Luqa Airport.
22. Take part in the classic Grand Prix in Malta, Mdina
The annual Classic Grand Prix event on 6-9 October with all the lovely nerds who love their old vehicles racing all day. Everyone dressed up and what vintage cars we got to see, with 50-60 cool old cars in different races.
23. Experience the Festival of Lights in Malta
We were in Malta on 11 October and were told that there is a festival of lights in Vittoriosa outside Valletta and every year there is a "Birgufest". The Maltese are experts at parties and we wanted to join in. Throughout Vittoriosa town, every door was open and everyone was talking to everyone. All electricity was down and candles were everywhere. We met an amazing couple researching megalithic temples which you can read more about here.
24. Go to a museum in Malta
To come to a country and get the right feeling, we usually go to some museums. We are all different and you can understand the country and the people if you know a bit more at the beginning of your time in the country.
- Casa Rocca Piccola is a private home in the centre of Valletta belonging to the noble Maltese De Piro family. At 74 Republic St
- National Museum of Archaeology on Republic St
- Malta Classic Car Collection on Tourists Street, Qawra.
- Mediterranean Conference Centre on Old Hospital Street in Valletta and an AR experience for the whole family.
- National War museum I Fort St Elmo.
- Malta Experience
25. Enjoy nature experiences in Malta and Gozo
In Malta you will find dramatic coastlines and beautiful scenery with crystal clear waters. A wonderful climate almost all year round and how about caving, canoeing or quad biking to get closer to nature. Go on a guided jeep safari or hiking trails in Gozo.
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