Malta is a small country in Europe, located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Although it is quite small, Malta offers so many different unique things to do and to see. I travelled to Malta for 1 month in July of 2023, and I have here to share with you the 10 best places to visit in Malta, which were visited by me.
If you are interested in a full 1 week itinerary around Malta, you can check out this blog post.
Table of contents
- 1. St. Peter’s Pool
- 2. Gozo Island
- 3. Valletta
- 4. Mdina, the silent city
- 5. Comino Island – Blue Lagoon
- 6. Ta’ Marija Cave
- 7. Coral Lagoon
- 8. Blue Grotto
- 9. Riviera Beach
- 10. Marsaxlokk
1. St. Peter’s Pool
St. Peter’s Pool is a rocky beach near Marsaxlokk, located in the south of the island of Malta. It is perfect to visit if you want to relax by the sea, or if you are interested in some cliff jumping. The clear blue water is a beach lover’s dream.
St. Peter’s Pool is a very famous place to visit, so I recommend getting here in the morning if you would to have the place to yourself. If you don’t mind, you can come at the time that works best with you.
2. Gozo Island
Gozo is one of the islands that belongs to the country of Malta. Although even smaller than the island of Malta, Gozo has so many hidden gems. Here are some things that you can do in Gozo:
- Explore the Salt Pans
- Visit Dwejra Bay, where you can also see the Fungus Rock and the Blue Hole
- Scuba dive at the Inland Sea Dive Site
- Walk around the Citadel
- Visit the Tal-Mixta Cave, which overlooks Ramla Beach
- Relax at Ramla Beach… or discover some of their watersports
- Go to Ta’ Cenc Cliffs for sunset
If you are looking for a day trip to Gozo, you can check out this tour.
3. Valletta
Visit the capital of Malta, Valletta. There are many things that you can visit in Valletta, and it can all be done in half of a day. Start at the Upper Barraka Gardens, and make your way to the Parliament of Malta, Triton Fountain, St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Lower Barraka Gardens.
If you are looking for an amazing tour in Valletta, I recommend this street food and culture walking tour!
4. Mdina, the silent city
Mdina, also known as the silent city, was anciently the capital of Malta, before it was moved to be Valletta. The city has its special nickname due to the fact that once it lost its title of the capital city, many people left, which made Mdina seem like a ghost town. Today, you can stroll around peacefully during the day, although there are sometimes other tourists also doing the same. They have a few local shops and cafes where you can look into.
If you are looking for a city tour of Mdina and also Rabat, a city right next to Mdina, check out this guided tour!
5. Comino Island – Blue Lagoon
Comino is another island that belongs to the country of Malta. It is also home to the famous Blue Lagoon. You can get to Comino through various ways, such as a guided boat tour ($$) or a small boat taxi from the northern part of Malta ($). The Blue Lagoon has crystal blue water. I honestly think this is the clearest water I have ever seen. There are sun beds and umbrellas for rent if you plan on spending your day at the Blue Lagoon. They also have food trucks and washrooms.
If you are looking for a guided boat tour to the Blue Lagoon, check out this tour. In this tour, you get to swim at the Blue Lagoon, use the boat’s deckchairs to relax, slide from the boat into the sea, and much more.
6. Ta’ Marija Cave
Ta’ Marija Cave feels like a hidden gem because not a lot of people visit it due to its difficulty to get to. It is located on the coast and only observable by boat or by walking to it on the side. Some people like to hike there, but the method that we did was to rent a kayak at Gnejna Bay. It took us around 20 minutes of paddling to get to the cave. The cave is absolutely stunning.
7. Coral Lagoon
Coral Lagoon is a lagoon located in the north part of Malta. It can be a bit challenging to get to but so worth the effort. Some people cliff jump into the lagoon (although I strongly do not advise because I have seen some people get hurt from it). If you would like to get into the lagoon, you can take boat or even a jet ski.
8. Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is a cave located in the south of the island of Malta. It is a very interesting looking cave. There are many ways for you to see it. You can see the Blue Grotto from above or from the water. To see it from above, you simply need to drive to the Blue Grotto viewpoint. If you would like to see it from the water, there are boat tours that bring you in the grotto. At the time, it cost 10.00 euros per person.
9. Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach, also known as Għajn Tuffieħa Bay is a sandy beach in Malta and is one of the most popular beaches in Malta. It is perfect for relaxing and for swimming. They have a restaurant and washrooms near the beach. You can decide to sit on the beach with your towels or use their sun beds. Għajn Tuffieħa Bay is also separated by two other beaches, Golden Bay and Gnejna Bay.
10. Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is a fishing town located in Malta. Sundays are the best days to visit because the fish market is fully swinging on those days. Make sure to taste some of their sea food if you are interested! Their fish market is open from the morning until 1:30 pm, so make sure to get there before the market closes.
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