Malta is an unimaginable island to discover. Nestled proper within the Med, it’s is stuffed with 1000’s of years of historical past, beautiful bays and essentially the most unimaginable cities which can be simply too lovely to overlook. So, that will help you get essentially the most out of your journey, we wished to share our bumper itinerary to go to Malta in your subsequent vacation.

Now, you may be questioning if Malta is for you?

Properly, let me provide you with somewhat snippet of why it must be on each traveller hit record!

First up, Malta (and neighbouring Gozo) is basked in that unimaginable Mediterranean sunshine that’s simply so good. Not solely that, Malta is completely chilled and an awesome place to go to for those who fancy a bout of downtime in your journey.

That being stated, Malta can be a jewel within the Mediterranean for those who fancy a gander round historic cities and historical sights. It’s an island that may (and completely does) match with the sort of journey you’d like.  This is the reason we maintain going again, time and again!

So, because the island begins to soundly open up, we wished to share some locations in Malta that you would be able to’t miss. 

And, as at all times, you should definitely journey safely. Verify your authorities’s steering on journey and official info from the Maltese Authorities on any restrictions that may be relaxed or in place.

Have a look, beneath, at our bumper itinerary to go to Malta on vacation. Oh, and with all our itineraries, be at liberty so as to add, take out or comply with precisely the locations we’ve talked about – it’s your vacation in any case!

Have a tremendous time.

Day one: Valletta

So far as Mediterranean cities go, Valletta is a gem to go to!

In contrast to different giant capital cities in Europe, Valletta is just not too huge to get overwhelmed and never sufficiently small to get bored. Actually, I’d say it’s good for a couple of days exploring.

After arriving, you should definitely take a wander to see the Grandmaster’s Palace and the beautiful Higher (and Decrease) Barrakka Gardens. These are beautiful very first thing within the morning and a good way to stretch your legs earlier than a day head.

For a sugary choose-me-up, head to Amorino (on Republic Road). Right here, you’ll get to pattern a few of the greatest gelatos in all of Malta. Belief me, you’ll return for seconds.

Within the afternoon, take a gander across the centuries-previous Casa Rocca Piccola within the coronary heart of Valletta. All through the day, you possibly can be a part of a information and take a peek right into a basic (and prosperous) palace that’s too beautiful to overlook.

Earlier than sunset, pop into St. John’s Co-Cathedral which’s stood satisfaction of place in Valletta because the 1500s. It’s so lovely and a good way to see a few of Girolamo Cassar works. In any case, he’s one of many islands most famed architects.

Feeling peckish? Head into the beautiful cobbled streets and pop into Noni (on Republic Road) that fuses Maltese dishes with a contemporary flare. Their tasting menu is so scrumptious for a night deal with.

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Day two: Valletta

One factor I might say is that you need to give Valletta at the very least one full day to discover (although, we choose a extra chilled two-day journey). That being stated, for those who’re brief on time, you possibly can simply pack in the primary sights in Valletta in sooner or later; particularly if there are different spots on our itinerary to go to Malta that you just simply don’t wish to miss.

For a morning galavant, head for a stroll across the Grand Harbour space the place you’ll get some unbelievable views throughout the bay. Plus, you’ll be simply in a position to companion up a visit to Fort St. Angelo that has traditionally protected town. You’ll must think about round 2-hours to completely discover the fort; so plan forward and arrive good and early.

For dinner, e book a desk at Rampila; you gained’t be disenchanted, particularly on their terrace. We had the standard Maltese Aljotta broth for the primary course and beloved it! 

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Day three: Mdina

Nowhere is ever actually that far in Malta, which implies it’s an awesome island to traverse and keep in any respect the Maltese gems. That being stated, don’t really feel the strain to maintain shifting lodges or lodging every night time, you possibly can simply do day journeys to all of the spots in Malta and keep anchored in a single lodge for the entire journey. It’s fully as much as you.

Anyway, the place was I… Mdina!

Okay, so Mdina might be my favorite metropolis in all of Malta and one spot you possibly can’t miss for a day journey. It’s round a 25-minute drive from Valletta and completely simple to go to by automobile, taxi or tour relying on what you’d like.

When you’ve headed via the enduring Mdina Gate, you should definitely go to the enduring cathedral that overlooks the entire metropolis. It’s beautiful and the Baroque structure dates again years!

That being stated, for those who fancy going again additional in historical past, get your self over to Domus Romana; a Roman home that was constructed round two thousand years in the past! It’s a comparatively small museum which implies it’s an ideal 30-minute go to.

Oh, and don’t neglect to seize a few of the world-famend Mdina Glass. It’s so lovely and also you’ll discover it all around the metropolis.

Getting hungry? Get your self over to Grotto Tavern, their gnocchi is so scrumptious and the restaurant is so distinctive inside a grotto itself.

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Day 4: Western shoreline and seashores

After three days of metropolis-residing, it’s time to soak up some extra of that beautiful shoreline of Malta. So, pack your swimming wear, slap on that sunblock and prepare for a sleep on the sand.

However first, head over to the Blue Grotto, which’s round a 25-minute drive from Valletta (and 15-minutes from Mdina). As soon as right here, you’ll must get your self on one of many small boats that’ll whisk you proper inside the Blue Grotto itself. That being stated, for those who’re not fancying the boat journey, head to the ‘panorama’ viewing space that’s good at sundown.

The views are beautiful.

Afterwards, for somewhat time within the surf, head over to Golden Bay that’s north of the Blue Grotto. It’s a preferred spot for solar-seekers and the sort of place that’s nice for a morning dip (or night stroll).

If it’s a dip you’re after, pop over to St. Peter’s Pool that’s on the shoreline close to Marsaxlokk. Right here, you’ll get to have somewhat paddle within the beautiful Mediterranean waters and delight in these views throughout southern Malta. Simply you should definitely be careful for uneven waters and solely go for a swim if it’s protected to take action.

Now, we discovered it greatest to hire a automobile for coastal days. Although, for those who don’t drive, fret not; there are oodles of various touring corporations that you would be able to e book and embrace in your itinerary to go to Malta. 

Day 5: Climbing round close to Popeye Village

It’s not on daily basis that you would be able to say you’ve rambled throughout an island, but it surely’s fairly achievable in Malta, particularly from Għadira Bay to Popeye Village.

After a morning dip at Għadira, pop in your mountaineering sneakers and head off for a ramble across the space.

The stroll itself gained’t take you lengthy in any respect (although, you possibly can absorb some detours). We checked out the Pink Tower that’s simply shy of the bay itself (round a 40-minute hike).  It dates again to 1649 and is beautiful to see, particularly for views.

After heading to the west coast, get your self over to the completely quaint and picturesque Popeye Village. It’s the historic movie set for Popeye’s movie that was shot again within the 1980s.

It’s nicely price a gander for an hour or so and completely price together with in your itinerary to go to Malta; even for those who haven’t seen the movie.

Lastly, for an awesome view of Popeye Village, head alongside the shoreline highway reverse the bay. The views throughout the cove is beautiful from right here and also you’ll get an awesome view of Popeye Village itself. 

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Day 6: Gozo

Simply shy of the northern shores of Malta, Gozo is a smaller island that’s completely definitely worth the brief ferry journey to discover! Actually, it’s an ideal day journey when visiting Malta.

Departing from Cirkewwa, you’ll get throughout to Mgarr Harbour very quickly in any respect. From right here, you’ll get to discover all throughout Gozo and absorb some key spots alongside the way in which.

One spot it’s important to go to is Il-Madonna ta’ Pinu, a basilica and shrine that’s as lovely as they arrive. Though the basilica isn’t as previous as another websites throughout Malta and Gozo, it’s nonetheless simply as iconic.

Afterwards, pull out your swimming wear and drive over to the Blue Gap for a dip! It’s a pure swimming pool that sits simply shy of the collapsed Azure Window and is nicely price seeing as you comply with our itinerary to go to Malta.

Oh, and don’t neglect to seize a chew at The Boathouse in Xlendi Bay.

That is the kinda spot that’ll fulfill any seafood craving; particularly with their mouth-watering recent lobster. 

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Day 7: Mosta

Earlier than departing Malta, there’s one ultimate (and completely beautiful) spot to go to. Mosta!

Only round 20-minutes from central Valletta, Mosta is ideal to see in your ultimate day alongside your itinerary to go to Malta. Even for those who’ve solely bought a couple of hours earlier than your flight, you should definitely take a gander.

Now, one of many issues that make this metropolis so particular is the Rotunda of Mosta; a large basilica that’s really primarily based on the Pantheon in Italy.

When you arrive, you’ll quickly see why it’s such a particular spot, particularly with it housing one of many largest, unsupported domes in the entire world!

In case you’ve nonetheless bought time, take a wander over to the Ta’ Bistra Catacombs that’s simply shy of town centre. You’ll get to see a heap of historic catacombs which can be fairly distinctive to go to.

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