Travel Tips
Malta
A tiny island nation packed with knights' fortresses, prehistoric temples and clear blue water.
What I love about Malta
People often ask me what I love most about a country. Every country has its good and bad sides, but here I share the positives I found on my travels.
Its old cities, like Valletta and the walled town of Mdina, mix European and North African culture: Arabic and Italian influences side by side. Whole streets are built in the same honey-colored stone, which is really beautiful to see.
- Capital
- Valletta
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Maltese, English
- Best overall
- April to June and September to October
- Emergency
- 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug type G
Top Destinations
This country is in the Schengen Area. Many visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, while others need a Schengen visa. Check the current rules for your passport, including the EES and ETIAS entry systems. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
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Spring and autumn are warm and quieter. Summer is hot and busy, and winter is mild, though some seas get rough.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Valletta
A golden fortified capital above the Grand Harbour.
Mdina
The quiet walled former capital.
Gozo
A slower sister island with cliffs and salt pans.
Blue Lagoon, Comino
Remarkably clear water on a tiny island, very busy in summer.
Hagar Qim
Prehistoric temples on the south coast.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 3 Valletta and the Three Cities
- Day 4 Mdina
- Days 5 to 6 Gozo
- Day 7 Comino boat trip
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Buses cover the islands. Traffic drives on the left.
- Regular ferries link Malta and Gozo.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for buses and small shops.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Pastizzi: flaky ricotta or pea pastries.
- Rabbit stew, a national favorite.
- Ftira: a Maltese ring-shaped bread.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Take care at deep-water swim spots, and check sea conditions first.
- Dress modestly when visiting churches.
Planning a trip to Malta?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.