Malta guides
Tourism
Thoughtful ways to discover Malta and Gozo.
Planning Your Trip
Updated 3 October 2026
Visiting Malta: Complete First-Time Travel Guide
Plan a Malta holiday by choosing the right trip length, base, transport, Gozo or Comino days, and a realistic itinerary.
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Best Time to Visit Malta: Weather, Crowds and Seasons
Choose the best time to visit Malta for swimming, sightseeing, families or quieter travel by comparing seasons, heat, weather and sea-dependent plans.
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Malta Entry and Visa Requirements for Visitors
Check passport, Schengen visa and 90-in-180 rules for a short visit to Malta using current Identità and representation guidance.
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Getting Around Malta: Buses, Ferries, Taxis and Cars
Compare buses, harbour ferries, Gozo ferries, taxis, ride-hailing and rental cars in Malta and choose the right transport for each day.
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Where to Stay in Malta: Best Base for Your Trip
Choose where to stay in Malta by comparing Valletta, Sliema, St Julian’s, Mellieħa, St Paul’s Bay, southern Malta and Gozo by transport, beaches, nightlife and trip style.
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Updated 2 October 2026
Malta Itinerary: 3, 5 or 7 Days
Plan three, five or seven days in Malta with realistic routes covering Valletta, Mdina and Rabat, the Three Cities, Gozo, Comino and the coast.
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Gozo Day Trip: Ferry, Itinerary and Practical Tips
Plan a realistic Gozo day trip from Malta with ferry choices, car and no-car routes, practical stop combinations and return timing.
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Best Beaches in Malta and Gozo: Which One Should You Choose?
Choose the right beach in Malta or Gozo by comparing sand, access, families, public transport, facilities, swimming conditions and mobility.
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Updated 9 August 2026
Valletta Guide: What to See and How to Plan Your Day
Explore Valletta’s streets, museums, fortifications and waterfront with a practical walking plan, transport advice and opening-hour checks.
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Mdina and Rabat Guide: History, Catacombs and Planning
Plan a day in Mdina and Rabat with the fortified city, museums, catacombs, Domvs Romana, walking routes and practical timing.
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Three Cities Guide: Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua
Explore Malta’s Three Cities around the Grand Harbour with a walking route, Fort St Angelo, ferry access and time for the waterfront.
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Comino and Blue Lagoon Guide: Access, Boats and Safety
Plan a Comino and Blue Lagoon visit with current access rules, boat options, time slots, sea conditions, shade, water and return planning.
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Updated 9 August 2026
Heritage Malta Museums and Sites: Tickets and Planning
Plan Malta museum and archaeological visits using current opening notices, individual tickets, combo products and limited-capacity bookings.
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Maltese Food Guide: What to Try and How to Order
Discover traditional Maltese dishes, pastries and ingredients while choosing restaurants and handling dietary needs safely.
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Malta with Children: Family-Friendly Trip Planning
Plan a Malta family holiday around children's ages, beaches, heat, transport, pushchair access, indoor breaks and realistic sightseeing days.
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Malta Nightlife and Safety: Practical Visitor Guide
Enjoy Malta nightlife with safe transport, drink awareness, emergency contacts, coastal caution and respect for residential areas.
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Accessible Tourism in Malta: Transport, Hotels and Attractions
Plan accessible Malta travel by confirming step-free rooms, bathrooms, transport, gradients, surfaces, attraction access and assistance.
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