Malta
Discover the island.
From Valletta and the Three Cities to sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs, historic towns and quiet countryside, Malta packs thousands of years of history and a remarkable coastline into a compact island.
What are you looking for?
The Malta section will use the same practical system as Gozo: individual places, useful information, maps and routes organised around the things you actually want to explore.
Beaches
Sandy beaches, rocky shores and coastal places for swimming and relaxing.
Swimming & Bays
Sheltered bays, rocky swimming spots and clear Mediterranean water.
Diving
Shore dives, reefs, wrecks, caves and underwater sites around Malta.
Food & Drink
Restaurants, cafΓ©s, traditional food and local produce around the island.
History & Archaeology
Temples, fortifications, palaces, churches and places shaped by Malta's past.
Walks & Countryside
Cliffs, valleys, rural paths and quieter corners of the island.
Viewpoints
Places to stop for views across the coast, harbour and countryside.
Towns & Villages
Explore Malta beyond the headline attractions through its towns and villages.
Landmarks
Historic buildings, towers, monuments and distinctive natural features.
Activities
Outdoor experiences, boat trips, adventure and things to do around Malta.
Nature
Cliffs, countryside, protected landscapes and Malta's wild coastal places.
Accommodation
Use the map and area guides to choose where to stay and build your base.
Places worth the detour.
Malta's most famous places are only part of the story. The island's character changes between historic cities, fishing villages, beaches, cliffs and rural landscapes.
Valletta
Malta's fortified capital, with historic streets, churches, museums, harbour views and some of the island's most important buildings.
Mdina & Rabat
The old capital and its surrounding town offer historic streets, churches, archaeological sites and a very different atmosphere from the modern coastal areas.
The Three Cities
Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua sit around the Grand Harbour and combine waterfronts, fortifications, churches and layers of maritime history.
Mellieħa & the north
Malta's northern area combines beaches, countryside, coastal viewpoints and routes towards the ferries for Gozo and Comino.
Marsaxlokk & the south-east
Fishing villages, harbours, coastal walks and places such as St Peter's Pool give the south-east a character of its own.
Dingli & the west
High cliffs, open countryside, archaeological sites and rural lanes make western Malta particularly rewarding to explore away from the towns.
Build your Malta guide your way.
The Malta section will be developed using the same approach as Gozo: start with the places and interests that matter to you, then connect them through maps and practical routes.
Explore the finished Gozo section βBeing built next.
Gozo is being completed first. The Malta category pages can then follow the same structure, making the whole e-Malta site consistent.