Things to do in Malta

Activities, attractions and tours
St. Paul\'s Bay featuring a bay or harbour

Top things to do in Malta

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Shared Shuttle: Malta Airport (MLA)

£4
Per adult
Shared Shuttle: Malta Airport (MLA)
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Private Standard Car: Malta Airport (MLA)

£67
Per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Private Standard Car: Malta Airport (MLA)
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The Original Valletta Walking Tour

£16
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Original Valletta Walking Tour
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Gozo and Comino Islands: including Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & caves

£22
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gozo and Comino Islands: including Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & caves
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Excursion to Gozo with Lunch

£55
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Gozo with Lunch
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Explore Malta in a Self-drive Electric Car Tour

£37
Per adult
Explore Malta in a Self-drive Electric Car Tour
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Top places to visit

1. Mellieha Bay

The huge aquamarine ocean opens up in front of you at Mellieħa Bay as you lie on your deckchair under your umbrella, soaking up the warmth of this unique place. Also known as Ghadira Bay, Mellieħa Bay’s beach is just under 0.5 mile (0.8 kilometer) long, which makes it one of the longest sandy beaches in Malta.
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Spend your days in the north relaxing on the sand at this sparkling natural beach perfect for swimming and windsurfing.

2. Malta Experience

Enjoy a show at Malta Experience, a popular theatre in Valletta. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Enjoy a show at Malta Experience, a popular theatre in Valletta. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

3. Upper Barrakka Gardens

The Upper Barrakka Gardens is a beautiful park that lies high above the Grand Harbour. The landscaped grounds were designed as a retreat for Italian knights in 1661 and opened to the public in the 19th century. Enjoy spectacular views of the harbor and its fortified towns and watch the centuries-old tradition of salute by cannon fire.
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Perched above Valletta's Grand Harbour is an exquisite park of flowers and statues, from where a cannon salute is fired every day.

4. Grand Harbour

See Malta’s beauty as it has existed for centuries along Grand Harbour, a natural wonder and one of the country’s premier landmarks. It’s now a huge commercial center, both on and out of the water.
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Ancient peoples were beguiled by the spectacular Grand Harbour, with huge natural cliffs, forts and villages overlooking the shining Mediterranean Sea.

5. Malta National Aquarium

The Mediterranean Sea brims with life. Dive right into it at the Malta National Aquarium, just off the main road on Qawra Point. See all the colorful critters that swim just off Malta’s beautiful coastline and have a fully immersive experience in the shark tunnel as these great beasts swim above you.
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Come face to face with the cute and homely local fish of Malta’s waters in this sleek and modern facility in picturesque Qawra.

Read travel guides and advice on visiting Malta

Why Valletta Should Be Your Next City Break

Why Valletta Should Be Your Next City Break

From fascinating history to beautiful sights to delicious food, here's why you should head to Valletta, Malta, for your next holiday.
Why Valletta Should Be Your Next City Break
A Maltese Mouthful

A Maltese Mouthful

A foodie’s paradise, Malta is known for its delicious food. Here are some of the best Maltese dishes to try for yourself.
A Maltese Mouthful

Popular places to visit in Malta

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Mellieha Bay

4/5(265 reviews)

Spend your days in the north relaxing on the sand at this sparkling natural beach perfect for swimming and windsurfing.

Mellieha Bay
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Malta Experience

4.5/5(427 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Malta Experience, a popular theatre in Valletta. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Malta Experience
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Upper Barrakka Gardens

4.5/5(460 reviews)

Perched above Valletta's Grand Harbour is an exquisite park of flowers and statues, from where a cannon salute is fired every day.

Upper Barrakka Gardens
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Grand Harbour

4.5/5(665 reviews)

Ancient peoples were beguiled by the spectacular Grand Harbour, with huge natural cliffs, forts and villages overlooking the shining Mediterranean Sea.

Grand Harbour
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Malta National Aquarium

4.5/5(117 reviews)

Come face to face with the cute and homely local fish of Malta’s waters in this sleek and modern facility in picturesque Qawra.

Malta National Aquarium
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Sliema Ferry

4.5/5(393 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Valletta with a trip to Sliema Ferry. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Sliema Ferry

Areas of Malta

St. Julian\'s showing a coastal town, a beach and a city

Paceville

4/5Very Good!(264 area reviews)

Bay Street Shopping Complex and St George's Beach are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Paceville. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and island views.

Paceville
Għadira, Mellieha, Northern Region, Malta

Għadira

4/5Very Good!(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Għadira, Mellieha Bay and Ghadira Nature Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Għadira
Santa Maria Estate, Mellieha, Northern Region, Malta

Santa Maria Estate

4/5Very Good!(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Santa Maria Estate and surrounding area, you can visit Mellieha Bay and Mellieha Church.

Santa Maria Estate
L-Aħrax, Mellieha, Northern Region, Malta

L-Aħrax

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in L-Aħrax and surrounding area, you can visit Mellieha Bay and Armier Bay Beach.

L-Aħrax
Għajn Tuffieħa, Mellieha, Northern Region, Malta

Għajn Tuffieħa

4/5Very Good!(37 area reviews)

While visiting Għajn Tuffieħa, you might make a stop by sights like Golden Sands Beach and Gnejna Bay.

Għajn Tuffieħa
Balluta Bay which includes heritage architecture as well as a large group of people

Il-Balluta

4.5/5Wonderful!(17 area reviews)

While visiting Il-Balluta, you might make a stop by sights like Tower Road and Balluta Bay.

Il-Balluta

Day trip destinations from Malta

St. George\'s Basilica which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Victoria

Valletta showing a sunset, heritage architecture and a city

Valletta

St. Julian\'s showing a coastal town, a beach and a city

St. Julian's

Sliema

Sliema

Gzira

Gzira

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Attard

Mellieha which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Mellieha

Qawra which includes boating and a coastal town

Qawra