Malta
Travel to Malta for a holiday or city break
Travel destination Malta offers more than sunburns and stray cats. One time, a local fisherman tried to sell me a potato, claiming it was the "Maltese gold." I bought two, just in case. Popular things to do or visit often include wandering around silent Mdina, hopping on a bus that seems to have a mind of its own, and losing track of time in Valletta. The coastline throws rocks at your plans—sometimes literally, sometimes just with waves. If you are searching for the best hotel in Malta, try not to book the one where the elevator only goes up. Not all of them serve breakfast at midnight, but you never know until you ask.
Local weather in Malta
Spring
mild & temperate
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
mild & temperate
Winter
mild & temperate
Best places to visit in Malta
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Long-term travel in Malta: best experiences and tips
Travel destination Malta surprises repeat visitors with its blend of busy piazzas, sleepy fishing villages, and bus drivers who interpret 'timetable' as a suggestion. If you want to fit in, pretend you know what rabbit stew tastes like, even if you never try it. Popular things to do or visit include the blue lagoon, which sometimes looks more like a traffic jam than a beach, and the Sunday market in Marsaxlokk, where fish stare back at you with ancient wisdom (and sometimes a little suspicion).
Choosing the best hotel in Malta depends on how much you want to hear church bells at sunrise. Some say the more bells, the better the view, but my eardrums disagree. Pro tip: pack earplugs and sunscreen, but don't expect either to save you from the prickly pears growing wild along the backroads. Everyone will tell you Gozo is quieter, but last time I was there, the local goats threw a party at 5am. Malta, she keeps you guessing, and that is half the fun or maybe more, depends on how much you like surprises.
Accommodations in Malta
Discover the best accommodations for Malta and start planning your holiday.
